Europol Interpol Ransomware, also known as Europol Interpol Virus, is a malware threat detected as ransomware, which attempts to steal money from trusting computer users in Germany. Europol Interpol Ransomware is spread by a 'Police' Trojan, which blocks the targeted computer and asks the affected PC user to make a payment as a ransom to receive an unlock code. Europol Interpol Ransomware Virus blocks the desktop of the targeted PC and makes the victimized computer completely unusable. Europol Interpol Ransomware displays a pop-up warning message 'Ihr Internet Service Provider...

The modification of malicious code by hackers for the purposes of avoiding detection has long been a means for creating advanced malware infections that basically slip past defense mechanisms or your every-day antispyware/antivirus applications. What has been discovered about these new concealed malware threats, most of them technically described as Remote Administration/Access Tools (RAT) , is that they leave tracks that can be discovered through network traffic much like malware successors. In the event that a computer is infected with an concealed or hidden malware threat, the...

Trojan:Win32/Estiwir.A is a Trojan that downloads and installs other security threats onto the affected computer and can block some programs or applications from functioning appropriately. Trojan:Win32/Estiwir.A is downloaded onto the targeted computer system by other security threats. Trojan:Win32/Estiwir.A may download other malware threats that can steal a victimized PC user's information by recording usernames and passwords. After removal of Trojan:Win32/Estiwir.A, it is recommended to change your passwords. Trojan:Win32/Estiwir.Ae may prevent AhnLab security application or ESTsoft...

Pcspeedplus.com/scan is a scamware-promoting site that's associated with XP Micro Antivirus Online Scan and PC Speed Maximizer, both of which will generate fake system scans to encourage you (in the former case) to install scamware or (in the latter case) spend money on PC Speed Maximizer's registration process. You should avoid any possible contact with Pcspeedplus.com/scan and always scan your computer with a real anti-malware program after loading Pcspeedplus.com/scan unintentionally. Fake system cleaners linked to Pcspeedplus.com/scan aren't able to engage in high-level attacks...

Searchpig.net is a search site that provides results of questionable accuracy, as well as being promoted by browser-based attacks from PC threats such as an archetypal browser hijacker. While Searchpig.net isn't included in any major blacklists, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts haven't confirmed any cases of Searchpig.net promoting online PC threats, links from Searchpig.net are unlikely to match well with your search queries and may be hazardous to your machine. If you have any evidence of a Searchpig.net-related infection, such as your browser being redirected to Searchpig.net...

Web Browser Search (or WebBrowserSearch.com) is a search site that sometimes is promoted through browser hijackers or the presence of its browser add-on, the Web Browser Search Toolbar. The Web Browser Search's browser plugin is not necessarily dangerous to your PC, but since it takes control of your web-browsing experience away from you and tracks your online browsing habits, malware analysts do, in most cases, suggest removing the Web Browser Search add-on from your browser. Since Web Browser Search software may continue to redirect you to the Web Browser Search site after an...

The 'Jūsu Dators ir Bloķēts' Ransomware is a Police Trojan that displays a fraudulent legal alert and blocks you from using Windows (and most other programs) to force you to spend money on its fake Ukash/Paysafecard fine, which, in reality, transfers all money into criminal possession. Similar to the Latvijas Valsts Policija Ransomware or the Latvijas Policijas Virus , the 'Jūsu Dators ir Bloķēts' Ransomware targets residents of Latvia and claims to be authorized by that country's police, but doesn't have any legitimate legal standing. To unlock your computer and rid your...

The 'Your Computer is Locked' Ransomware is a British Police Trojan that displays a fake legal warning regarding supposed crimes related to child pornography and other forms of online erotica. In addition to its unmistakable pop-up warning, the 'Your Computer is Locked' Ransomware also locks your computer and may display any accessible webcam feed (to make it appear as if your actions are being monitored). Although the 'Your Computer is Locked' Ransomware cites the IPA, the 'Your Computer is Locked' Ransomware is not a lawful program, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts certainly don't...

Fastfreesearch.com is a search site that claims to be 'powered by Yahoo'. With little to say about its actual content, the primary relevant details left to mention regarding Fastfreesearch.com all are tied to its promotion by browser hijackers – PC threats that redirect your browser to Fastfreesearch.com in multiple ways. These attacks may typically load Fastfreesearch.com without your permission and may be the mark of a PC infection or, in less dangerous cases than that, the presence of an unwanted browser add-on. In either case, anti-malware products can be trusted to detect, isolate...

Trojan:Win32/Matsnu.D is a Trojan that makes changes to the infected computer to make it more vulnerable for other malware infections, and contacts a remote host to retrieve commands that can have practically any intention. Once installed and executed, Trojan:Win32/Matsnu.D makes system changes by modifying the Windows Registry. Trojan:Win32/Matsnu.D copies itself to the certain locations with a random file name. Trojan:Win32/Matsnu.D modifies the registry entries to make sure that its copy runs automatically every time Windows is started. Trojan:Win32/Matsnu.D disables registry editing...

Trojan:Win32/BeeVry is a Trojan that modifies numerous computer settings to block the affected PC users from accessing security-related websites, and reduce the security of the affected computer. When installed and executed, Trojan:Win32/BeeVry makes system changes by dropping the potentially malicious files. Trojan:Win32/BeeVry also makes registry modifications. Trojan:Win32/BeeVry may be downloaded by other malware threats, or it may come as an email attachment with an attractive file name. Trojan:Win32/BeeVry modifies the Windows Hosts file. The local Hosts file overrides the DNS...

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Delf.GK is a Trojan that downloads files, which include other malware threats onto the affected computer system. Once installed on the corrupted PC, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Delf.GK makes system changes by adding the potentially malicious files. When run, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Delf.GK creates a file named 'explorer.exe', and inserts itself into this file in an attempt to disguise its existence on the infected computer. If TrojanDownloader:Win32/Delf.GK finds older versions of itself on the targeted PC, it deletes them.

Kexqoud is a Trojan that uses an affected computer without a PC owner's consent to create a specific digital currency known as Bitcoins. Kexqoud uses a legal program used for mining Bitcoins, using multiple accounts, to create this currency. Kexqoud is often bundled with legal applications such as games and productivity tools. Once executed, Kexqoud adds a copy of itself to the %APPDATA% directory with a random file name. Kexqoud also adds a legal Bitcoin-mining tool in the %TEMP% directory, also with a random file name. Kexqoud may also make the modifications to the Windows Registry, to...

Worm.Dorpiex.A (Worm:Win32/Dorpiex.A) is a worm that sends Facebook messages that carry a web link that downloads additional malware threats onto the affected computer. When installed on the infected computer, Worm:Win32/Dorpiex.A makes system changes. Worm:Win32/Dorpiex.A displays messages from an affected PC user's Facebook account that he/she does not recall writing. Once run, Worm.Dorpiex.A to a remote server, from which it gains the list of web links that it uses in the messages it delivers on Facebook. Worm.Dorpiex.A then attempts to get Facebook authentication cookies from the web...

'Ihr Computer Wurde Gesperrt und Alle Daten Verschlüsselt Wurden' Virus is ransomware, which targets vulnerable computers in located in Austria. 'Ihr Computer Wurde Gesperrt und Alle Daten Verschlüsselt Wurden' Virus Ransomware propagates with the help of a Police Trojan and displays a bogus pop-up image/notification supposedly sent by the Austrian police in an attempt to dupe attacked PC users into believing they have committed cybercrime. A misleading pop-up alert shown by 'Ihr Computer Wurde Gesperrt und Alle Daten Verschlüsselt Wurden' Virus Ransomware on the screen of the...

Decrypt Protect Ransomware is a new Police trojan that's directly related to previous Police trojans like FBI MoneyPak Ransomware , ACCDFISA Protection Program Ransomware and Spamhaus Ransomware . By displaying a fake legal alert and encrypting various files on your hard drive, Decrypt Protect Ransomware attempts to force you to pay a fake fine '48 hours.' While many of Decrypt Protect Ransomware's attacks are real, Decrypt Protect Ransomware cannot contact the legal authorities, enable them to seize your computer or conduct any kind of legal penalization scheme against your PC....

Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B is a worm, which can use a vulnerable computer to send spam messages to a victim's Skype contacts. Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B is usually installed by other malware threats or by a drive-by download already existing on the affected computer. Once installed, Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B drops the potentially malicious file. Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B is saved in the %TEMP% folder. Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B is then run using Windows Script Host (wscript.exe) and deleted. Spammer:VBS/Skypams.gen!B contains a malicious script that is written in Visual Basic Scripting...

Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AIK is s Trojan that spreads as a malicious PDF file exploiting a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader (CVE-2010-0188). The vulnerabilities enable Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AIK to download and execute arbitrary files. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader earlier than 8.2.1 and Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader earlier than 9.3.1 are vulnerable to Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AIK. Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AIK spreads via compromised websites spam email attachments. If Exploit:Win32/Pdfjsc.AIK successfully exploits a targeted computer, it may cause the Adobe application to crash, or...

Virus:Win32/Virut.gen!AO is a virus, which allows attackers to gain access to a vulnerable computer. Virus:Win32/Virut.gen!AO downloads and runs potentially malicious files and blocks an affected PC user from visiting security-related websites. Virus:Win32/Virut.gen!AO circulates through affected networks and removable drives such as USB sticks, floppy disks or flash card readers. Virus:Win32/Virut.gen!AO searches for all the removable drives on the affected computer system from drive D:\ to Z:\. When a removable drive is found, Virus:Win32/Virut.gen!AO installs a copy of itself with a...

'YontooDesktop.exe - Application Error' message is a pop-up that's associated with a botched installation of a Yontoo-based application – in most cases, an adware program that changes your browser's display for the purpose of showing you advertisements. Because Yontoo and, by natural consequence, 'YontooDesktop.exe – Application Error' message are associated with multiple brands of browser add-ons, you should put a stop to 'YontooDesktop.exe – Application Error' messages by using a general anti-malware program to remove all adware and other PC threats from your computer....