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Monthly Archives September 2012
Polizia postale e delle comunicazioni virus
Ukash virus is a computer ransomware that has many versions. Polizia postale e delle comunicazioni virus is one of them. Just like FBI Moneypak or Interpol Departament of Cyber Virus, this new infection locks the user's desktop and then displays a threatening message in Italian. ...
Google Redirect Virus
Google Redirect Virus is a browser hijacker infection that does not have any common symptoms. We know for sure that this computer threat forcefully redirects users to malware-related websites. Actually, this browser hijacker has more than one name, but security experts agree to call it Google Redirect Virus for the simplicity's sake. ...
Trojan.MSIL.Agent
Trojan.MSIL.Agent is a family of malware downloading applications, which includes such devious applications as Trojan.MSIL.Agent.azf and Trojan.MSIL.Agent.rzr. All of these infections are programmed using Microsoft Intermediate Language; however, this does not change the fact that the infection is dangerous and should be deleted. ...
Interpol Departament of Cybercrime virus
Interpol Departament of Cybercrime Virus is yet another version of the Ukash ransomware. It infects target computer and then locks the desktop, displaying a worrying message that spreads all over the screen. It says:
Your PC is blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below. ...
Trojan.Nitol.A
Trojan.Nitol.A is a computer infection that has to be delivered by sophisticated distribution mechanism. Since Trojans cannot spread on their own, they have big distribution systems that ensure they arrive at the target system. Thus Trojan.Nitol.A has many ways to trouble users worldwide. ...
SearchYa Toolbar
SearchYa Toolbar is an unwanted application that looks like a broswer helper object, because after invading the computer, it creates a search box; however, the truth behind this cunning browser extension is that it is a cunning infection able to cause damage to a computer. The intrusive application can infect Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and other browsers, and this usually happens if a user downloads a compromised program or visits infected websites. ...
Backdoor.Radmin.BD
The most threatening thing about computer infections is that most of them do not manifest themselves. Backdoor.Radmin.BD is a backdoor Trojan that runs in the background of your system and functions as a remote control tool, allowing a hacker to gain access into your computer without you even knowing about it. ...
Gendarmerie Nationale Virus
Ukash virus is at its peak, because more and more versions of this virus are detected by researchers and computer users. Gendarmerie Nationale Virus is one of the variants in the group, and even though it has been in the wild for a while, it has recently become extremely violent, which means that you should be ready for its attack, especially if you live in France. The virus displays a bogus alert containing a logo of Gendarmerie Nationale (the National Gendarmerie), which is supposed to scare users into believing that the police is about to arrest them. ...
BearShare Mediabar
BearShare Mediabar is a peer-to-peer file sharing program which is accessible at bearshare.com. It enables users to connect to their friends, share the latest music and videos, upload music to an iPod, and even change the design of the tool. However, these features are nothing compared it with the inconvenience that arises after its installation. ...
Galileo System Cleaner
Galileo System Cleaner is a fake antispyware tool which researchers have come across recently. The application is a predecessor of Great Antispy 2012, which is also a bogus security tool. Galileo System Cleaner was the most popular in June, 2011. Now, the application is already detected, which suggests a revival of the infection, which, like any other fake antispyware program attempts to deceive computer owners and make them update the bogus program by sending money to the developers of the program. ...
