Backdoor.Necurs is a malicious computer infection which is also known as Trojan:Win32/Necurs. The clandestine threat can take over your Windows operating system without much notice. Cyber criminals who are responsible for administering the infection can use drive-by download scams to infiltrate the Trojan, and in most cases dangerous files are distributed via compromised websites. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the clandestine backdoor may be installed by other dangerous threats, including malware from Beebone and Dorkbot families. What is more, Backdoor.Necurs removal might be aggravated by the clandestine rogue anti-spyware programs which might be downloaded onto your personal computer with the help of the backdoor itself. Read more »
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Windows AntiBreach Patrol
Windows AntiBreach Patrol is a rogue anti-spyware program, which you should remove from the computer once you find that it is running system scans. The application replaces Windows Antivirus Patrol, Windows Pro Defence Kit, Windows Defence Unit, and many other rogue security programs. Windows AntiBreach Patrol is attributed to the Rogue.VirusDoctor family, which is a group of fraudulent security tools that display the same behavior and have identical interfaces. Rogue.VirusDoctor programs resemble Microsoft’s programs because their interfaces contain icons typical of Windows operating systems. These well-planned features help remote attackers to deceive unsuspecting computer users into purchasing the full version of Windows AntiBreach Patrol, which you should ignore if you want to save money and protect your credit card information. Read more »
istart.webssearches.com
If you are not sure how istart.webssearches.com has become the home page of your browsers, it suggests that you tend to pay no attention to the websites that you browse and programs that you install. The home page istart.webssearches.com is promoted by a browser hijacker called Webssearches, which can hijack your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The removal of istart.webssearches.com is a must if you want to browse the Internet as usual. Read more »
NRA Toolbar
NRA Toolbar is a browser plugin that can easily be considered to be a potentially unwanted application as well. Based on its name, the application seems to be directly related to the National Rifle Association of America, which is a nonprofit organization, founded to promote firearm safety, competence and ownership. Nevertheless, it seems that NRA Toolbar is more of a nuisance rather than a useful browser application, not to mention that it might be exploited to make your system vulnerable to outside threats. It is obvious that you need to remove NRA Toolbar from the PC to ensure its safety. Read more »
search.webssearches.com
Even if you are not a computer expert, you can definitely tell that search.webssearches.com has something to do with online web search. It is actually an address of a search engine that can be forcefully set as your default search provider when you get infected with Webssearches browser hijacker. Browser hijackers are considerable computer threats that can further on expose you to other malicious programs, such as Trojans, worms or even fake antivirus applications. It goes without saying that you need to terminate search.webssearches.com and other related applications from your computer; otherwise you may suffer dire consequences. Read more »
Windows Antivirus Patrol
Windows Antivirus Patrol is a fraudulent computer application which looks like a computer security tool. The bogus program is likely to be installed without your permission; hence, the computer should contain a reputable malware prevention tool. Windows Antivirus Patrol is part of the Rogue.VirusDoctor family, which includes Windows Security Master, Windows Protection Booster, Windows AntiVirus Booster, and a great many other threats. All these malicious programs can be installed onto your computer in different ways, including file sharing websites and websites for adults. Once installed, the application launches its fake scanner, which provides you with a list of Trojans, worms, and other threats. Read more »
Hyves Toolbar
Hyves Toolbar is a browser plug-in that is supposed to provide you with an instant access to Hyvesgames website. However, the website itself does not seem to be offering any type of toolbar at the moment, so if you have this extension installed, it is very probable that it is created and distributed by a third party, such as Conduit. Consequently, it is highly recommended to remove Hyves Toolbar from your computer, because it could display a wide range of commercial advertisements that promote unreliable content. The plug-in is not a computer infection, but it still poses some security concerns one should not ignore. Read more »
CouponPeak
CouponPeak is an adware program which can be installed onto your PC without your permission. CouponPeak is distributed by other free programs and you may not suspect that the application is installed. You can find CouponPeak on your browsers, but bear in mind that its name may contains some randomly added letters. Instead of the name CouponPeak you may find cuopOnpEak or any other randomly generated name. Read more »
Pc Speed Test Ads
If you ever encounter PC Speed Test ads you should know that you have come across server side ads. These ads might appear on those computers that do not contain malware; however, different advertising-supported programs might display them as well. These commercials might appear on all the main browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Even though some of them might look decent and even match to your interests, you should definitely not click on them because you might be taken to unreliable websites. Do you want to get rid of PC Speed Test ads? You will have to remove the adware program responsible for their distribution first. Read more »
Windows Pro Defence Kit
Windows Pro Defence Kit is a rogue anti-spyware program which you will definitely notice on your PC. It is installed without your knowledge, but once it is installed, it is impossible not to notice its scanner and recommendations to activate it. Windows Pro Defence Kit is aimed at convincing you that the computer is infected and that you need to invest in the program to have all those threats removed. Since the bogus security tool is not powered by any malware and spyware detection technology, it cannot identify and terminate malicious code. Visually, the application looks like a regular security tool; it contains icons typical of Windows operating system. Read more »
