Backdoor.FJW

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Backdoors | Threat Level: 6/10
Backdoor.FJW is a heuristic label of a sub-type of backdoor Trojan that also displays the basic traits of spyware: attempting to steal personal information that it then sends to a remote attacker. Variants of Backdoor.FJW also may install other forms of malware, modify your network security settings or, in some cases, even delete themselves (after stealing your info). Because the term Backdoor.FJW can be applied to several types of similar Trojans, you should use general PC security techniques to avoid a Backdoor.FJW infection. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers additionally recommend...

Trojan Horse Generic31.APJE

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan Horse Generic31.APJE is Trojan that is able to restore itself after extermination from the affected computer system. Trojan Horse Generic31.APJE is difficult to detect and remove from the compromised PC by many security tools. Trojan Horse Generic31.APJE allows attackers to gain remote access and control over the corrupted PC. Trojan Horse Generic31.APJE may drop and install other security threats on the victimized computer system.

bSaving

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
bSaving is an adware program that will display its own ads on Amazon, Walmart, Dell, and other websites that computer users are visiting. These advertisements will be illustrated as boxes carrying a variety of coupons that are available or as underlined keywords, which when clicked will show an advertisement that claims it is sent to computer users by bSaving. bSaving is an add-on for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome that is mainly added when computer users install other free applications. When PC users install these free applications, they will also install bSaving...

Lucky Savings

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Lucky Savings is an adware program that will display its own ads on Amazon, eBay, Facebook and other websites that computer users are visiting. These advertisements will be displayed as boxes including a variety of coupons that are available or as underlined keywords, which when clicked will show an advertisement that declares it is sent to PC users by Lucky Savings. Lucky Savings is an add-on for Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome that is usually added when PC users install other free software products. When computer users install these free software products, they...

UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is a variant of Reveton family ransomware, and targets Netherlands-based PC users with fake police pop-ups and broad program-blocking behavior. While UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware can't detect any form of criminal activity, its pop-up will claim that your PC has been locked due to Internet-related misdeeds that require you to pay a fine. Of course, this money goes into criminal hands, rather than funding the Dutch government, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts see no positive side effects of paying UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware's...

Confederation Suisse Ransomware

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
Designed to attack residents of Switzerland, Confédération Suisse Ransomware generates a fake police alert through an HTML pop-up and prevents you from using other programs on your computer. Even though Confédération Suisse Ransomware's pop-up is built to look like a warning from the police about your computer activities, Confédération Suisse Ransomware is installed without any regard for your online actions and isn't linked to Switzerland's police force. True to the same standards that have been set by other ransomware-based PC threats (such as the Urausy , Weelsof and Reveton...

CIBS Pol Virus

Posted: February 21, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 7/10
The CIBS Pol Virus is a variant of an Urausy family Trojan that claims to be a representative of Switzerland's law enforcement while it locks your PC and demands a (completely illegal) ransom fee through either Ukash or Paysafecard. The CIBS Pol Virus's attacks may prevent you from using other programs or your desktop, and, although the CIBS Pol Virus's pop-up says that this is a lawful penalty for your online crimes, SpywareRemove.com malware experts stress the CIBS Pol Virus's lack of ability to detect such activities. Appropriate anti-malware strategies and software-based solutions,...

Apple Pushes Out Urgent Java Update to Fix Chinese Hack on Mac OS X

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Mac Security
By now you have probably heard of Chinese hackers attacking U.S. companies in what has become a media whirlwind of surprising news to all of us, even those on the computer security frontline. Recently, during the Chinese hacker infiltration, Facebook came under attack in what Reuters reportedly described as the "widest known cyber-attacks targeting Apple computers used by corporations." With this attack targeting Mac computers, Apple quickly responded with an update for their Mac computers for what was determined to be a security hole within the Java infrastructure. History will clearly...

Eazel.com

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Screenshot Eazel.com is a browser hijacker and potentially dangerous web site. Through Eazel.com cybercrooks are able to generate money by forcing clicks or redirecting PC users to unwanted sites. The Eazel.com hijacker could change web browser settings and redirect PC users to sites that potentially harbor malware. It is best to remove all instances of Eazel.com using an updated antispyware application.

Search.fastaddressbar.com

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Screenshot Search.fastaddressbar.com is a browser hijacker and potentially dangerous site. Through Search.fastaddressbar.com, PC users may take notice to getting redirected to unwanted sites. Additionally, the Search.fastaddressbar.com hijacker may load different search engine pages where the search results could redirect users to sites designed to force clicks for monetary gain. Removal of Search.fastaddressbar.com and all related files may be performed using an antispyware application designed to remove browser hijacker threats.

Save Valet

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Save Valet is adware known for being extremely annoying from it display random pop-up ads attempting to sell products and offer savings through coupons and online deals. Many of the advertisements displayed by Save Valet are repeated to disrupt web surfing. Save Valet may install onto a computer without any knowledge to the computer user possibly bundled with other software. Removal of Save Valet is recommended to be done using an updated antispyware application.

Supreme Savings

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Supreme Savings is an annoying adware threat that is known for rendering multiple advertisements offering savings and coupons on products. Usually Supreme Savings will load advertisements on popular shopping sites like eBay or Amazon. These offers may lead to other unwanted web pages. Supreme Savings could load into the popular web browser applications like Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Supreme Savings can be automatically eliminated with the use of an updated antispyware application.

Adware.2YourFace

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Adware.2YourFace is an annoying adware parasite that is known for displaying random advertisements of products. Adware.2YourFace may also add video or audio functions to chat windows while it loads various adverts. Many of the ads displayed by Adware.2YourFace are for monetary gain or forced clicks. Usually a web browser has settings changed by Adware.2YourFace and then repeats the various pop-ups where surfing the web is a difficult task due to the unwanted ads. Removing Adware.2YourFace is a task that may be safely performed with an updated antispyware tool.

IRC/BackDoor.SdBot4.ACUL

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
IRC/BackDoor.SdBot4.ACUL is a dangerous Trojan horse that opens up a backdoor where a remote attacker could gain access to a compromised system. Through IRC/BackDoor.SdBot4.ACUL a hacker could collect data stored on the infected computer. IRC/BackDoor.SdBot4.ACUL may also connect to designated control servers to receive additional instructions for performing other malicious actions on the infected computer. Detection and safe removal of IRC/BackDoor.SdBot4.ACUL is usually best when performed with an updated antispyware application.

The Policia Federal Virus

Posted: February 20, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 7/10
Screenshot The Policia Federal Virus is a ransomware message that infects a computer from a Trojan horse like the police Trojan. Through this infection, PC users are bombarded with a pop-up message claiming to have detected illegal actions and it then asks that a fine to be paid to unlock the system that it has locked. The Policia Federal Virus message pretends to come from a local police department where they may several false claims violations detected. Through The Policia Federal Virus a hacker is able to extort money from unsuspecting computer users in asking them to pay a fine through ukash...

OSX.Dockster.A

Posted: February 19, 2013 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
OSX.Dockster.A is a dangerous Trojan horse that mainly infects Mac OS X systems. Through OSX.Dockster.A a backdoor may be created where remote attackers could gain access to the infected system. A remote hacker could utilize OSX.Dockster.A to steal data stored on a Mac system and then use that information against the computer user potentially leading to issues like identity theft.

Adware.Keenval

Posted: February 19, 2013 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Adware.Keenval is an adware parasite that is known for rendering pop-up messages or advertisements without warning. Many of the advertisements may lead to unwanted websites. A system infected with Adware.Keenval may suffer from reduced performance and erratic behavior as various actions are performed by the Adware.Keenval threat.

Trojan-GameThief.Win32.Magania

Posted: February 19, 2013 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan-GameThief.Win32.Magania is a Trojan Horse parasite that usually installs onto a computer without any indication or notice to the computer user. Once this takes place, Trojan-GameThief.Win32.Magania may load when Windows starts where it could open up a portal for remote systems to gain access. Through the remote access, Trojan-GameThief.Win32.Magania may allow a remote attacker to steal information or personal data from the infected computer. Creating an autorun.inf process will prompt automatic loading of the access for a remote attacker. It is best that...

22Apple

Posted: February 19, 2013 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Screenshot The 22Apple add-on promotes the 22Apple.com website by resetting your homepage and default search engine. Because the 22Apple add-on ignores your normal browser settings and tries to avoid being deleted, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers consider 22Apple a potentially unwanted program, and recommend deleting 22Apple with any anti-malware software that you happen to favor. Although a browser hijacker should be considered a security risk, any temporary exposure to 22Apple.com shouldn't be a significant threat to your PC's safety – SpywareRemove.com malware researchers haven't seen...

Trojan.Zlob.G

Posted: February 19, 2013 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan.Zlob.G is a dangerous Trojan horse that is known for downloading and installing fake antispyware or fake antivirus applications onto an infected computer. The Trojan.Zlob.G threat comes from a large group of malicious threats that attempt to load when Windows starts so it may later perform unwanted actions without interaction from the computer user. Trojan.Zlob.G may load random files through the hard drive of an infected Windows PC. Detection and removal of Trojan.Zlob.G may be difficult to perform manually, which is why the use of an antispyware application may be needed to rid...
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