DoubleClick is a browser plug-in that provides Internet advertising services and officially is a subsidiary of Google. Its main focus is on uploading ads. However, DoubleClick makes use of tracking cookies to monitor users' browsing activity and check which adds they view exactly. A lot of users have been complaining that they cannot remove DoubleClick even when they try to opt-out option offered by the company. If that is your case as well, it means that DoubleClick has been exploited by a third party and it must be deleted by a computer security program. Read more »
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Backdoor.Popwin.B
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on December 10, 2012
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Backdoor.Popwin.B is a relatively old backdoor Trojan that infected its first target computer back in 2006. Although it has been while, the backdoor has not disappeared anywhere, and it is still used to infect computers worldwide, so that hackers could gain illegal access of the compromised systems. It is necessary to remove Backdoor.Popwin.B from your computer immediately, otherwise your system will be crippled and you will lose important data to the criminals behind the infection. Read more »
Backdoor.Radmin.BD
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on December 10, 2012
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Backdoor.Radmin.BD is a computer infection that allows hackers to take control of your computer. This threat bypasses normal authentication and secures illegal remote access to your computer. As such, Backdoor.Radmin.BD can be used as a tool to infect your computer with even more malware. Therefore, it is very important that you remove Backdoor.Radmin.BD as soon as the infection is detected on your computer. Read more »
Freecause Redirect
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 29, 2012
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Freecause toolbar is a browser extension that gets installed on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and other main Internet browsers. According to the privacy policy posted on the official freecause.com website, the toolbar can be uninstalled at will, if the user does not want to share such private data and web browsing history. However, there are cases being reported when users cannot uninstall Freecause tool via Control Panel. Then it is a sign that the toolbar is being exploited by hacker through the loopholes in its security. Read more »
Adware.Webalta
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 26, 2012
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Adware.Webalta is an adware application that performs forceful web browser redirections to a website called webalta.ru. In order to keep on working efficiently this adware program can constantly connect to the Internet without your knowledge and download updates from update.webalta.ru. Adware.Webalta can collect your personal information and transfer it to a third party for marketing purposes. Read more »
Adware.PlayMP3Z.biz
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 26, 2012
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Do you receive annoying pop-ups offering to acquire a free music player? If you are directed to PlayMP3z.biz, then your PC is infected with Adware.PlayMP3Z.biz. This threat is an adware infection which you should remove from the system to protect your personal information and privacy. It has to be done urgently because the infection can collect your personal information. Not sure how to do this? Click on the download button below and download a free scanner to find out what infections are running in the background without you being aware if it. Read more »
Mal/Bredo-Q
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 26, 2012
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Mal/Bredo-Q is a Trojan infection which penetrates into the system through an email attachment, which, depending on the victim’s geographical location, is sent by USPS or Royal Mail. The threat comes as a ZIP file or Microsoft Office document and can cause a lot of damage to the system. In the case of USPS, the sender is presented as “Postal Service” contact@usps.com, Read more »
Beast
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 5, 2012
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Beast, or Beast virus, is a cunning computer infection classified as a remote access Trojan (RAT). The unwanted infection enters the system unnoticed, and after modifying the settings, the infection allows remote attackers to access the targeted computer. Read more »
Vista Antivirus Pro 2013
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 5, 2012
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Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 is a new rogue antispyware application that strikes right after we had to deal with XP Antivirus Pro 2013. Yes, you have guessed it right – Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 is a new version of the previously mentioned infection, so you have to have the same tools at the ready in order to deal with as soon as possible. Unfortunately, a lot of users get tricked by this application and they lose their hard-earned money before they even manage to remove Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 fair and square. Read more »
XP Antispyware Pro 2013
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on November 5, 2012
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As you are the “boss” of your computer, you should be aware that there is a danger that you might be affected by cyber criminal, and XP Antispyware Pro 2013 is one of the dangerous issues which camouflages itself with attractive interface and real-life looking scans. Just like older version Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013, XP Antispyware Pro 2013 is a fraudulent application which should be removed from the computer. Read more »
