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Backdoors: Zlob.Media-Codec

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October 15th, 2008, by Roselle | Posted in Adware, Backdoors, Trojans

Zlob.Media-CodecThreat Level: Zlob.Media-Codec   is a Major Danger

Zlob.Media-Codec screenshotZlob.Media-Codec is a warning issued by a Trojan that claims to be a needed Windows Media Player upgrade. You’ll receive a Zlob.Media-Codec prompt when trying to view adult videos on some sites.

Zlob.Media-Codec is instead a Trojan that downloads and installs additional Malware on your system.

With its ability to download any unknown number and severity of Malware once it is installed on your PC, Zlob.Media-Codec is a serious threat indeed.

What would you rather do: wait until you’re penniless and without a functioning computer, or detect and remove Zlob.Media-Codec with my free instructions now? Entirely your choice.

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Backdoors: Pripecs

October 15th, 2008, by Roselle | Posted in Adware, Backdoors, Trojans

PripecsThreat Level: Pripecs   is a Danger

Pripecs , AKA Priceps Trojan, is a severe threat to your system. Trojans like Pripecs usually end up on your PC when you install a game or open an image/video file.

Pripecs tries to convince you that it is a nice freeware program or plug-in while it lurks in the shadows, waiting to infect your computer, download more Malware, and turn over your PC’s control to a hacker.

You might have received Pripecs as a “free gift” with a Peer-to-Peer download, but Pripecs is also capable of lurking in hidden content at Rogue Sites, where it carries out a drive-by download.

It can be extremely difficult to detect and remove Pripecs, and Pripecs can do incredible damage - not only to your PC, but also to your privacy and security.

If you feel like giving, give to charity instead of giving control to a hacker via the Pripecs Trojan. I’ll show you how to remove Pripecs for free.

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Backdoors: e-Card.exe

October 15th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

e-Card.exe Threat Level: e-Card.exe is a threat

e-Card.exe screenshot e-Card.exe is a Trojan you can download from spam that links to a scam site, http://82.199.173.85. e-Card.exe gets linked to from a fake Hallmark email, subject line “You’ve received A Hallmark E-Card!”

Sounds friendly, right?

Wrong.

Although, e-Card.exe will allow a hacker to get very close and cozy with your PC — and likely all your personal and financial information.

Let me show you how to block e-Card.exe.

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Backdoors: U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator

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October 13th, 2008, by Roselle | Posted in Backdoors, Worms

U.Z.A. O/S EliminatorThreat Level: U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator  is a Threat

U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator screenshotU.Z.A. O/S Eliminator is a worm that uses the autorun feature in windows to replicate itself on different computers via removable drives.

U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator changes your desktop wallpaper to a black graphic with white lettering reading: U.Z.A. Operating System and adds an icon next to the clock in the system tray. U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator hinders your access to task manager and adds what looks like a folder labeled My_Personal_Data to the root of your USB/removable drive. This folder is actually an executable file that simply hides behind a folder icon. With the autorun feature activated on your system, then propagates itself into every computer it is attached to. Pretty nasty, huh?

Don’t despair. I’ll show you how to get rid of U.Z.A. O/S Eliminator for free.

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Backdoors: Cutwail

October 13th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

Cutwail Threat Level: Cutwail is a danger

Cutwail is a backdoor Trojan that spies on you, logging every keystroke you type, and sending this info to a hacker. Cutwail nestles into your system using root kit techniques, and might try to connect to servers to download more malware onto your PC. Ultimately, Cutwail gives a hacker power to control your computer.

Unless you bought your computer hoping it’d become part of a hacker’s botnet, remove Cutwail.

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Backdoors: KB225571.exe

October 10th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

KB225571.exe Threat Level: KB225571.exe is a danger

KB225571.exe is a Trojan attached to a scam email that pretends to be a security update from Microsoft.

This KB225571.exe email reads:

From: securityassurance@microsoft.com
Subject: Security Update for OS Microsoft Windows

Dear Microsoft Customer,

Please notice that Microsoft company has recently issued a Security Update for OS Microsoft Windows. The update applies to the following OS versions: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millenium, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista.
Please notice, that present update applies to high-priority updates category. In order to help protect your computer against security threats and performance problems, we strongly recommend you to install this update.
Since public distribution of this Update through the official website http://www.microsoft.com would have result in efficient creation of a malicious software, we made a decision to issue an experimental private version of an update for all Microsoft Windows OS users.
As your computer is set to receive notifications when new updates are available, you have received this notice.
In order to start the update, please follow the step-by-step instruction:
1. Run the file, that you have received along with this message.
2. Carefully follow all the instructions you see on the screen.
If nothing changes after you have run the file, probably in the settings of your OS you have an indication to run all the updates at a background routine. In that case, at this point the upgrade of your OS will be finished.
We apologize for any inconvenience this back order may be causing you.
Thank you,
Steve Lipner
Director of Security Assurance
Microsoft Corp.

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Attachment: KB225571.exe

If you open this KB225571.exe attachment, you’ll probably launch a Trojan that’ll give a hacker control over your computer.

I’m sure identity theft sounds like a fun weekend, but if you’d rather spend your weekend otherwise — church? Family? Strip club? — I can show you how to get rid of KB225571.exe for free.

Next time you get an email about a software update, type the software’s website into your browser and download the application directly from that trusted site. Opening email attachments you aren’t expecting is almost always a bad idea.

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Backdoors: picFUNNY.gif.exe

September 26th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

picFUNNY.gif.exe Threat Level: picFUNNY.gif.exe is a threat

picFUNNY.gif.exe screenshot picFUNNY.gif.exe is a Trojan you can download from spam that links to a scam site. picFUNNY.gif.exe gets linked to from a fake Hallmark email, subject line “You’ve received A Hallmark E-Card!”

Sounds friendly, right?

Wrong.

Although, picFUNNY.gif.exe will allow a hacker to get very close and cozy with your PC — and likely all your personal and financial information.

Let me show you how to block picFUNNY.gif.exe.

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Backdoors: AceBot

September 12th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

AceBot Threat Level: /

AceBot is a Trojan that disables your anti-virus software and infects your computer with more malware and spyware.

Unless identity theft and popups sound like a fun weekend to you, remove AceBot.

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Backdoors: Pigeon AYBK

September 5th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors, Trojans

Pigeon AYBK Threat Level: Pigeon AYBK is a danger

Pigeon AYBK is a backdoor Trojan that spies on you, logging every keystroke you type, and sending this info to a hacker. Pigeon AYBK nestles into your system using root kit techniques, and might try to connect to servers to download more malware onto your PC. Ultimately, Pigeon AYBK gives a hacker power to control your computer.

Unless you bought your computer hoping it’d become part of a hacker’s botnet, remove Pigeon AYBK.

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Backdoors: E-greetings.exe

September 4th, 2008, by Kristopher | Posted in Backdoors

E-greetings.exe Threat Level: E-greetings.exe is a threat

E-greetings.exe screenshot E-greetings.exe is a Trojan you can download from spam that links to a scam site. E-greetings.exe gets linked to from a fake Postcards.com/Postcards.org email, subject line “You have received a card from a family member!”

Sounds friendly, right?

Wrong.

Although, E-greetings.exe will allow a hacker to get very close and cozy with your PC — and likely all your personal and financial information.

Let me show you how to block E-greetings.exe.

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