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Monthly Archives May 2013
SafeSearch
SafeSearch is a search engine and a toolbar that arrives on your PC via freeware applications. It is very common for computer programs to come bundled together. Sometimes users do not even realize that they install something like SafeSearch on their computers themselves. That is why this browser plugin is often considered to be a browser hijacker. ...
Ib.Adnxs
There are times when it is rather hard to tell apart a computer threat and a legitimate application. The same situation can be applied to Ib.Adnxs as well. It is an adware program or an advertisement platform available at Ib.Adnxs.com. It is else called Appnexus. According to the official website, Ib.Adnxs is one of the most powerful advertising platforms in the world. ...
Tietoverkkorikosten Tutkinnan Yksikkö Virus
Various malicious ransomware threats have been discovered all over the world, including Finland. The devious threat in question is Tietoverkkorikosten Tutkinnan Yksikkö Virus and it may be employed by schemers to trick you into giving up your savings. The clandestine threat is also known as the Poliisi Virus because cyber crooks have designed the misleading screen-locking alert to appear as if it was created by the Finish Police. ...
Luxembourg Police Grand-Ducale Virus
Your operating Windows system should be guarded against Luxembourg Police Grand-Ducale Virus and similar computer threats which may use deception to get your money at all times. The easiest way to ensure that no deceitful malware is infiltrated onto the system is to install reliable security software which could also delete entering threats. ...
Polisen Enheten för databrott Virus
Polisen Enheten för databrott Virus is a dangerous computer infection which can get to your PC if it is not protected by a powerful security tool. The threat modifies the settings of the system so that you cannot access the desktop. Instead of your shortcuts and various folders, you can see nothing but a full-screen warning which you may regard as legitimate due to the logo of the Swedish police and the heading Polisen. ...
Latvijas Valsts Policija Virus
Is your screen blocked by a strange notification that does not allow you to access your desktop? Are you from Latvia? Then the chances are that you are infected with Latvijas Valsts Policija virus. This computer infection is classified as ransomware application. It is very similar to other infections from the same group, such as Politie Office Central Virus. Latvijas Valsts Policija Virus is localized for users in Latvia or anyone, who uses Latvian IP. ...
Politie Office Central Virus
Politie Office Central Virus is a ransomware which may be infiltrated onto your personal computer through the malicious Filmrans Trojan. The clandestine infection is specifically targeted at those living in Belgium, and the only way to keep it away from the operating Windows system is to install authentic and reliable security software. ...
HotStartSearch
Even though you may think that unauthorized redirections to HotStartSearch.com here and there cannot harm your virtual security, you need to be extremely careful with this malicious browser hijacker. The devious infection not only can interrupt your browsing sessions but can also modify Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. ...
WebBrowserSearch.com
Webbrowsersearch.com is a legitimate and user-friendly search engine which is owned by AOL. The search engine does not collect personal information except for the cases when the user makes a purchase or interacts with AOL. The company also owns an advertising network. The user may be provided with various types of advertisements related to the content of the websites he or she is browsing. ...
PC Speed Maximizer
PC Speed Maximizer is a computer application which is presented as a tool that helps you optimize the registry, get rid of junk files, free up disk space, and remove files associated with program that have been uninstalled a long time ago. All of these changes are supposed to speed up the computer and improve your experiences while using the PC. However, is PC Speed Maximizer a safe tool? It is advisable to remove this application as it has been determined to present falsified information. ...
