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Monthly Archives March 2013
POLITIE Belgique Police Fédérale Virus
POLITIE Belgique Police Fédérale Virus is a ransomware infection which probably does not surprise the majority of computer users who have ever come across this type of infection. This time this threat is aimed at deceiving computer users in Belgium. The threat, as well as the majority of the latest ransomware threats, is distributed by Urausy Trojan which locks the computer down and displays a fraudulent message representing the police of Belgium. ...
Facebook has Changed their Privacy Settings Once More warning
If you use Facebook on a daily basis, you will not overlook any setting changes or new privacy policy modifications. However, if you are not a frequent user, Facebook has Changed their Privacy Settings Once More warning could be used to intimidate you into performing completely purposeless and disturbing actions. The scam is presented through a misleading message which can be distributed via Facebook news feed, private messages or even email, if you have made your email address visible to the public. ...
VirTool:MSIL/Injector.P
VirTool:MSIL/Injector.P is one of those infections that can remain in your system for indefinite period of time until you realize that something is wrong. It is a Trojan that can connect to remote websites and download malware onto your computer. As it is possible to tell from its name, VirTool:MSIL/Injector.P has been created using Microsoft's Intermediate Language. This infection can go as far as collecting your personal data which can later on be used for various illegal operations. ...
Trojan.Weelsof.C
There are many types of Trojans and each of them has different functions. Trojan.Weelsof.C is type of Trojan that runs in the background of your system and connects to a remote server behind your back in order to download various files. The files that Trojan.Weelsof.C downloads are usually malware updates and other infections that eventually cripple your computer. ...
Trojan-Spy.Win32.GreenScreen
Trojan-Spy.Win32.GreenScreen is one clandestine infection which could be used for various malignant, dangerous processes. Do you want your operating Windows system beleaguered by hazardous programs? Do you want schemers to steal your personal data and utilize it for spyware distribution or illicit financial gain? Unfortunately, if you do not remove the infection from your computer, this is likely to happen without any of your notice. ...
Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M
Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M is a dangerous backdoor Trojan which is aimed at downloading more malware to your PC. Not surprisingly, this threat connects to a remove IRC server which is used to receive commands from a remote attacker. Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M can located itself in different directories and name itself differently. ...
iMinentSmile Toolbar
IMinentSmile Toolbar is an interactive browser add-on which enables you to enhance your browsing experience by adding various smileys, winks and emoticons to your instant messages, emails including Gmail and Yahoo! Mail, and so on. IMinentSmile Toolbar is available on iminent.com; however, this application can be downloaded from other sources. ...
GetSavin Ads
GetSavin Ads is one of those browser extensions that are ought to help you economize on how much you spend on online purchases. It is possible to download this plug-in at getsavin.com, but like most of browser applications GetSavin Ads arrive at your system bundled together with freeware downloads. Although this application is not a computer virus, the question is whether you really need it. ...
System Failure Warning Virus
Everything gets developed as time goes by and the same can be applied to ransomware infections. System Failure warning Virus is a new type of ransomware program from Ukash Virus group. This infection attacks users in Great Britain. When this threat enters your system, the fake security notification appears as a kind of system failure message. However, the rest of the message is very similar to the one seen in other variants of ransomware infections. The main thing you have to understand about System Failure Warning Virus is that the message displayed on your screen is fake and you should never do what you are told by this program. ...
StartNow Toolbar By Zugo
StartNow Toolbar By Zugo is a browser add-on or a toolbar powered with a search box and various button directing you to well-known websites. The add-on can be installed alongside free application or on its own after you download it from about.startnow.com. If you do not read the license agreement of the program you want to install, you may think that StartNow Toolbar By Zugo is a browser hijacker as it can change your home page and search provide; however, the truth is that this application is not a virus but a free application which can alter the settings of your browser with your consent. ...
