Searchqu is a potentially unwanted software application (toolbar) that is classified as adware. It is not a virus and it does not corrupt your files. It functions as a browser extension and modifies your default Internet browser settings. Searchqu is a potentially unwanted software application because it is related to pop-up advertisements that might lead to infected websites. Read more »
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HornyMatches Removal
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 13, 2012
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Browser hijackers are particularly dangerous operating system infections that target computer owners through their Internet browsers. HornyMatches is on the most devious of the kind and this report will provide you with the necessary information about how dangerous this application is and why you need to remove it from your computer. Read more »
Remove Luxemil
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 13, 2012
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Luxemil is a browser hijacker that infects users when they land on malicious websites. Also, it is common for Luxemil to come bundled with various types of shareware or freeware that user downloads from suspicious sources. The reason why this browser hijacker enters your computer is money. Luxemil generates a mass of pop-up advertisements and once a user clicks on them, he is redirected to websites affiliated with Luxemil, Read more »
CouponDropDown Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 13, 2012
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If you are greeted with a notification “Never miss another coupon sale!” whenever you are browsing the Internet, there is no doubt that your PC has been infected with CouponDropDown Virus. The infection can be dangerous to computer owners using most popular Internet browsers including Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, and it can travel into operating systems via bundled downloads or misleading online advertisement. Read more »
Tá do ríomhaire cosc curtha ar shárú ar dhlíthe na tíre Éirinn
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 12, 2012
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Dangerous ransomware infections terrorize users all over the world. Tá do ríomhaire cosc curtha ar shárú ar dhlíthe na tíre Éirinn attacks innocent users in Ireland. The ransomware infection does not allow the user to access his desktop. Instead of his desktop the user sees a big notification that claims he has violated the Criminal Code of the Republic of Ireland. At first glance the message seems legal, because Tá do ríomhaire cosc curtha ar shárú ar dhlíthe na tíre Éirinn uses a few well-known company logos that make it look more reliable. Read more »
Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 12, 2012
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Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! is a headline found in a message displayed by a ransomware infection, which should not be respected or trusted, because the only aim of the threat is to make you give your money up. Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! paralyzes the system so that no actions can be performed on the PC. Read more »
Attention! L'ordinateur a été verrouillé!
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 9, 2012
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There is no end to ransomware infections that impersonate law enforcement agencies. Attention! L'ordinateur a été verrouillé! is yet another computer threat that locks users' computers in France and then demands for a ransomware payment. This infection is able to deny access to your desktop by displaying a fake security notification across your screen. It seems that the message is delivered by the National French Police, however no Police office has a right to lock down personal computers as of yet. Therefore, the message within the notification is not real. Read more »
Latvijas Policijas Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 9, 2012
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Latvijas Policijas Virus is a computer infection which makes the computer inoperable and presents a bogus notification aimed at making the user believe that his or her computer is locked by the Latvian police. The impression that one is dealing with the police is created by an emblem of the police (Latvijas Policijas) and a faded flag of the country. Moreover, it is stated in the message that the user might have used copyrighted content, Read more »
Dutch Police Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 9, 2012
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Dutch Police Virus is equally as detrimental and dangerous as the Nederlands Politie Virus, Eenheid Voor de Bestrijding Cybercrime Virus and Buma Stemra virus, infections that keep threatening Windows users living in the Netherlands. All of these viruses are represented through computer locking notifications with authentic Police logos attached. This trick is one of the main attributes that could guarantee success for devious cyber criminals, who will use the infectious applications in order to get as much as 100 Euro from each of their victims. Unfortunately, losing your money could not be the worst that happens, because with the virus controlling your PC, Read more »
