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Monthly Archives August 2012
Your system has been blocked
Your system has been blocked is a part of the cunning Microsoft Security Essentials Alert scam, which has been targeting operating Windows systems all over the world. The fictitious alert that pops up on your screen is fueled by a vicious Trojan, which you need to remove from your system as soon as possible; otherwise, you will have no chance of having the irritating message Your system has been blocked removed from your PC’s screen and your system will be locked down without a chance for you to access the Internet or those Windows tools that could help you delete the obnoxious application from your computer manually. ...
West Yorkshire Police Virus
If you find that you cannot use the computer properly but receive a message with a logo of West Yorkshire Police, it means that your PC is infected with Yorkshire Police Virus, which is a British variant of the virus that has different names and interfaces depending on the targeted region. The virus presents a message claiming that West Yorkshire Police have blocked your PC because you have breached the laws of copyright or visited pornographic websites. ...
Investigation Department Virus
Investigation Department Virus is a Canadian version of a piece of ransomware known as Interpol Department Trojan or Interpol Trojan. The cunning program penetrates into the system through its vulnerabilities and bypasses all security tools presented on the PC. The infection has been developed with the aim of deceiving the user into paying a considerable sum of Canadian dollars which has to be paid in order to unlock the computer as Investigation Department Virus freezes the system. ...
Interpol Department Trojan
Interpol Department Trojan is a treacherous infection that you will definitely notice on your PC. Once in the system, the infection messes the Registry up, which results in immobilization of the infected computer. You will be unable to access the Internet, launch different application or navigate through different parts of the system. ...
Windows Safety Series
Windows Safety Series is a phony antivirus program having the interface of Windows applications to bluff unsuspecting Windows users into purchasing its non-functional full version. As the only target of the malware is your money and access to your bank account, ignore all the misinformation present and remove Windows Safety Series from the system as soon as you notice that it is trying to deceive you. ...
Windows Secure Workstation
Rogue.VirusDoctor is an umbrella name for rogues like Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, and tens of others. All of these cunning antispywares have been designed by schemers mimicking Microsoft and its core security programs Windows Security Center and Firewall. ...
DropinSavings
DropinSavings is said to be a browser plug-in displaying various coupons. The application can be downloaded form the official website dropinsaving.com where different coupons are available as well. If you are sure that you have not downloaded this annoying tool on your own, ...
Windows Anti-Malware Patch
Do you want to keep your personal information private? Then do not let cyber criminals behind Windows Anti-Malware Patch fake antispyware control your operating Windows system, and ensure that the rogue is deleted from your computer immediately. The malignant infection is the clone of infamous Windows Virtual Security, and it can not only stop you from operating your PC as usual, but can also ensure that you are fooled and deceived into believing that your system is overcome with various malware. ...
PC MightyMax
Although there are many computer optimization tools that can improve your overall system performance PC MightyMax is not one of them. This program is a fake system optimization tool that targets your money. Since PC MightyMax looks a lot like a real system optimization tool, it manages to fool a lot of users into purchasing the so-called "licensed" version of the program. ...
Windows Virtual Security
Windows Virtual Security is a clone of Windows Antivirus Release, the latest rogue antispyware from the devious Rogue.VirusDoctor family. This cunning application can invade your system so silently that only after its bogus computer scanner’s windows pop up you will find out about its presence. During those hours or days of silence, the infection can breach your registry, modify autostart programs, disable low level security applications, block Internet connection, remove access to Task Manager, Registry Editor ...
