Have you heard of a computer infection called Skype Scam? In reality, this name hides two different infections – the Fake Virus Call which leads to rogue AV infiltration and the malicious MoneyPak ransomware. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have detected the infection as a threat to those Skype users who live in the U.S.; Read more »
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SaveByClick
Posted by Max Lehmann
on January 9, 2013
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It may come as a shock, however SaveByClick may be categorized as a malicious adware program which can be linked to cyber criminals and their deceitful scams. Yes, this browser extension looks completely legitimate, reliable and beneficial, even when it is not. Do you think that the add-on can offer you coupons useful for online shopping discounts? Computer users report that the application is useless and nearly impossible to remove. There are plenty more reasons why you should delete SaveByClick, and if you continue reading you will find out all you need to know about the removal. Read more »
Complete a Quick Survey to Continue Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on January 8, 2013
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There is no doubt that you need to remove Complete a Quick Survey to Continue Virus once it starts corrupting your computer. The malicious infection follows similar patterns of Complete an Offer to Continue Virus – a comparable infection which uses the same scare tactics. Schemers depend on the amount of surveys you submit to generate profit and make your operating Windows system more vulnerable. You should delete Complete a Quick Survey to Continue Virus from your PC as soon as possible, and you will find out how to remove the infection if you continue reading. Read more »
PornHub
Posted by Max Lehmann
on January 7, 2013
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It has been discovered that some computer users struggle with the removal of PornHub tracking cookie. This is a sign of potentially dangerous activity managed by schemers, which is why Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend you read the following information and take appropriate measures to delete PornHub related infections. Note that malicious cookies are unrecorded by many popular security tools, meaning they may exist within your operating system even if it is protected by anti-spyware software. Read more »
Adware:Win32/FastSaveApp
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on January 5, 2013
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Adware:Win32/FastSaveApp is categorized as an adware application because of its complexity and characteristics which encourage users to act so that the unwanted application is removed. Adware:Win32/FastSaveApp is installed onto your Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer as a browser extension or plug-in but it operates like a violent adware program. Wondering how it got to the system? Usually the applications of this type are installed simultaneously with third-party programs, which means that you should not install freeware or share blindly because every installation wizard may contain some details which should be taken into consideration before you agree to have the program installed. Read more »
Trojan:JS/Medfos.B
Posted by Max Lehmann
on January 4, 2013
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Trojan:JS/Medfos.B is a computer infection which will change your search results when you are using such browsing engines as Google, Yahoo, Ask, Bing, and AOL. It has been noticed that the threat mainly targets Google Chrome and is installed as a browser extension even though it is a malicious JavaScript file. If you have noticed that you are provided with irrelevant search results, immediately scan the system with SpyHunter to remove Trojan:JS/Medfos.B. Read more »
Virus Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft
Posted by Max Lehmann
on January 3, 2013
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Virus Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft is a ransomware infection aimed at deceiving computer users living in Switzerland. The virus locks the screen and displays a bogus notification which looks as thought it was sent from a particular law enforcement agency. It has been found that Virus Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft has over 10 different interfaces, all of which explain why the PC has been locked. Read more »
Uw computer is geblokkeerd virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 31, 2012
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If you live in the Netherlands and you cannot access your computer due to strange notification on your screen, then it is very likely that you have been infected with Uw computer is geblokkeerd virus. This ransomware program targets everyone who live in the Netherlands and/or have a Dutch IP address. Since Uw computer is geblokkeerd virus has a Dutch Police logo on this interface, it might seem that it delivers a message directly from the law enforcement authorities. Read more »
Cyber Crimes Unit Virus
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on December 31, 2012
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Should you remove the Cyber Crimes Unit Virus from your operating Windows system? There is no doubt about that and it would be best to act rapidly with this task because cyber criminals behind this ransomware have a few objectives. Firstly, it could be used to trick you into giving up your savings. Secondly, it could expose your PC to secondary infections which is dangerous to the security of your personal data and the integrity of your operating Windows system. Read more »
Den svenska polisen it-säkerhet virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on December 31, 2012
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Den svenska polisen it-säkerhet virus is a ransomware infection that wants your money and tries to rip you off at all costs. It pretends to be a legal representative of Swedish police office, thus presenting a reliable image and making the users think that they have really breached the Swedish laws. However, Den svenska polisen it-säkerhet virus is very far from being a reliable application, because it locks you out of your desktop, and wants you to pay a kr500 fee for unlocking your computer.
