Category Archives: Adware
Iexplore.exe Errors
Generally iexplore.exe is a process that represents the Internet Explorer browser in your Windows Task Manager. However, there are some Iexplore.exe errors that are related to iexplore.exe and they have nothing to do with the browser. These errors that you receive are generated by infections that plague your computer. These viruses imitate legitimate programs and when you see iexplore.exe in your Task Manager, make sure that the location of the file corresponds to the original one. …
Virtumonde
Virtumonde is a Trojan which forms part of the well publicized and despised Vundo family of Trojans. It does not seek the user’s permission before forcefully entering and rooting itself in the system, and will proceed to cause havoc on the user’s system. It carries the infection of rogue security applications, some of which have been identified as WinFixer, SysProtect and WinAntiSpwyare. …
MyGeek/CPVFeed
MyGeek/CPVFeed is an obnoxious application that installs a tool bar in the browser and might be considered as adware. This fraudulent program might lure you into paying money for fabricated antispyware which might cause more damage to a Windows user’s system. …
ErrorGuard
Error Guard is adware which comes bundled with spyware applications. It is designed so as to monitor users’ activities on their PCs, and relay the stolen information back to its developers. This stolen data may include the user’s sensitive personal information such as financial information, credit card numbers, usernames and passwords. What is more, Error Guard creates serious security holes in the system which makes the PC even more susceptible to future infections and attacks by malware. …
180Solutions.SearchAssistant
180Solutions Search Assistant is an adware application which tracks your search and browsing sessions. It derives from the same family as Epipo, and is bundled with other advertiser supported software. This adware monitors your surfing habits and then generates pop up ads based on your search keywords. This is not only annoying but can also be dangerous as the pop up ads can contain malicious links. …