VAF player is an application that allows you to collect online videos and then combine them into playlists on your PC. It is a legitimate program that does not pose any danger to your system security, but quite often VAF player is called a computer virus, because of other programs that may come bundled with it. When you install this application it should inform about the additional software, but most of the time users simply ignore that they are about to install something else as well. Also, quite often removing VAF player from your PC does not guarantee that the bundled programs will be removed as well. Read more »
Arestocrat virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on June 4, 2013
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Arestocrat virus is a ransomware infection else known as Department of Justice Virus, or Fake DOJ (FBI) warning infection. This malicious program blocks users from their desktop access by displaying a fake notification all over their screen. The notification delivered by Arestocrat virus is supposed to push users into paying a fine for something they have not committed. As far as this infection is concerned, it claims that the user has been visiting websites containing pornography, child pornography and other illegal videos. Not to mention you are accused copyright infringement. You need to remove Arestocrat Virus before situation goes out of hand. Read more »
ContinueToSave Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on June 3, 2013
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ContinueToSave Toolbar is a browser extension that displays coupon and discount offers when you visit online shopping malls. This add-on is supposed to improve your online shopping experience, helping you to save money on your purchases. According to the official website, all you have to do is “search the item you would like to purchase online and click on the coupon that will pop at the right corner”. ContinueToSave Toolbar is compatible with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers. Despite what some reports may say about this plugin, ContinueToSave Toolbar is not a computer infection, but even so, you should consider removing it from your system, because of possible malware infections. Read more »
Internet Security Pro
Posted by Max Lehmann
on June 3, 2013
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Internet Security Pro is a fake antivirus program else known as rogue antispyware application. It looks and behaves like a regular computer safeguard application, but it constantly displays fake security notifications about false infections. Everything Internet Security Pro does is devised in order to reap financial gain – when user is convinced that his/her computer is infected with malware, he/she is pushed into purchase the full version of Internet Security Pro. Needless to say, that this is the main reason why the rogue enters your PC, and you have to close the program and remove Internet Security Pro right now. Read more »
YTDownloader virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 31, 2013
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YTDownloader Virus is a dangerous computer application that may look useful at first. It can be classified as potentially unwanted program. It would seem that YTDownloader application helps users to save YouTube videos in mp3 and then carry them around wherever they would want to. Nevertheless, YTDownloader Virus comes a variety of side effects, such as, for example, pop-up advertisements, and it is one of the few things that make this applications suspicious and even dangerous. Thus, even though you may have downloaded and installed the application yourself, you are highly recommended to remove YTDownloader Virus from your PC as soon as you can. Read more »
Qone8.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 31, 2013
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Even if Qone8.com appears as a legitimate and reliable search engine, you definitely should not trust it once your browsing sessions are interrupted by unauthorized rerouting attacks. In the About Us section of the search engine it is disclaimed that all of the searches are powered through Google. Nonetheless, it is not the search results that you need to be cautious about once the devious browser hijacker takes over your personal computer. According to the researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, the seemingly authentic search engine has been employed as a browser hijacker because of its abilities to track your virtual activities and present you with third-party content. Please continue reading to learn why you should delete Qone8.com and what removal strategies you should employ. Read more »
System Doctor 2014
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 31, 2013
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System Doctor 2014 is a malicious computer infection classified as rogue antispyware or fake antivirus. It means that this program pretends to be a legitimate computer security application in order to swindle you out of your money. This fake AV wants to push you into purchasing a product that cannot live up to its promises. The problem is that System Doctor 2014 really looks like a legitimate antivirus product, so a lot of users fall for this trick and reveal their banking information to cyber criminals. You should not do that. In fact, remove System Doctor 2014 from your system immediately, before it managed to cause a lot of damage. Read more »
Websearch.pu-result.info
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on May 30, 2013
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Unauthorized rerouting to Websearch.pu-result.info should not be ignored at any point because this is the main symptom signaling the existence of a potentially dangerous browser hijacker. Generally web hijackers are utilized to expose the targeted user to various sponsored websites and advertisement. Besides being extremely irritating, this is what schemers could use to infect your personal computer with spyware. Therefore, even though at first the suspicious infection may appear harmless, you certainly need to remove it from the operating Windows system. Note that you also may need to change browser settings as before you delete Websearch.pu-result.info hijacker it can modify the home page and search engine of your web browsers. Read more »
Save As Deal Finder
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on May 29, 2013
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Save As Deal Finder is the label of the window that pops up when you are browsing the Internet. The application which generates the Save As Deal Finder advertisements is displayed by Superfish Windows Shopper, or simply Windows Shopper, which can get to the computer via bundled downloads. If you have installed some application recently, it is likely that its installer contained the program which now you want to get rid of. Save As Deal Finder is not a virus but you should remove it from the PC and your browsers if you do not want to get annoying pop-up offers whenever you browse some online shop. Read more »
United States Courts Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 29, 2013
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The malicious United States Courts Virus is a ransomware which is targeted at those Windows users who live in the U.S. and who are familiar with the practices of the Federal Judiciary. The infection is part of a clandestine Trojan running within the operating Windows system and there is no doubt that you need to delete the infection from your personal computer. How did this malicious program enter your PC? In reality, there are quite a few different security vulnerabilities (e.g. spam email attachments) which schemers could employ for illicit and secretive spyware infiltration. Please continue reading to find out more information regarding ransomware tactics and United States Courts Virus removal. Read more »
