TrojanDownloader:Win32/Zetdorm.A

Posted: May 13, 2015 | Category: Trojans
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Zetdorm.A is a detection name used by anti-malware scanners to name a Trojan infection that is currently on your PC. Typically, Trojan downloaders such as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Zetdorm.A are created for the purpose of downloading other files to the infected machine without the users' permission. Certain variants of Trojan downloaders may also have the capability of launching files that were downloaded or installing other computer threats. A Trojan such as...

Software-now.net

Posted: May 13, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Software-now.net pop-ups are a sign of an adware infection on your computer. Typically, users install adware accidentally when downloading freeware or shareware, visit malicious domains, or become victims of spam campaigns. Either way, an adware infection might cause pop-ups such as the ones from Software-now.net and other types of advertising materials that are often in excessive amounts. Consequently, your system may become rather sluggish and disrupt your normal browsing experience. Adware...

Poztol.info

Posted: May 13, 2015 | Category: Adware
Poztol.info is a questionable domain that is an indication of an adware infection that is currently affecting your system. Often, users install adware applications disguised as useful web browser add-ons or extensions, toolbars, etc. Customarily, adware tends to travel bundled with other free programs in order to get a higher distribution rate. Once infected with adware, your web browsers might display plenty of annoying advertising materials such as pop-ups, banners, pop-unders, etc. Such is...

Trojan.VBS.UEF

Posted: May 12, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Trojan.VBS.UEF is a Trojan infection that is was created via the Visual Basic Scripting language. Customarily, Trojans such as Trojan.VBS.UEF are known to infiltrate users' computers without permission and disguises itself as a useful software or software updates. Computer security experts have discovered that Trojan.VBS.UEF pretends to be an Avast! Free Antivirus installer. Once it has infiltrated your computer, Trojan.VBS.UEF installs a malicious script that may be utilized to download more...

MySoftToday

Posted: May 12, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
MySoftToday is classified an adware-related web browser extension or add-on that claims to help users in finding the cheapest and most useful Android applications. Users may accidentally install MySoftToday as it is often distributed by bundling with other free applications. It is also possible to install MySoftToday by downloading it yourself from their official website at mysofttoday.com because you were under the assumption the app is useful. MySoftToday claims to provide useful features...

Check24.how2safeupdate.org

Posted: May 12, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Check24.how2safeupdate.org is an adware-related pop-up that is promoted to users while they browse the Web. Adware developers often create misleading products, so that users would install them. However, as useful as it may seem, an adware app is going to promote annoying advertisements and pop-ups such as the ones from Check24.how2safeupdate.org. Computer security experts have discovered that the pop-ups from Check24.how2safeupdate.org are disguised as software update requests. In the...

‘Los Pollos Hermanos’ Crypto Virus

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Ransomware
The 'Los Pollos Hermanos' Crypto Virus is a file encryptor that targets files on the infected PC with a data-scrambling attack, afterward displaying a ransom message requesting payment for the restoration of your lost information. Although the 'Los Pollos Hermanos' Crypto Virus uses a whimsical ransom note referencing pop culture, in all other respects, the 'Los Pollos Hermanos' Crypto Virus is identical to prior file encrypting Trojans already surveyed by malware experts. Deleting the 'Los...

NetSpeed App

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Adware
NetSpeed App NetSpeed App is an unreliable application, promoted as a tool for testing the Internet speed of the users. This feature serves as an excuse for the Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) to reach the computers of its clients, and after that NetSpeed App proceeds with its true purpose. The program is a classic example of adware because it is designed in order to improve the web traffic towards sponsored third-party sites. This happens with the use of numerous pop-ups, banners and in-text ads that...

Adware.WinOff

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Adware
The WinOff application from Softmaking SRL is deemed by security experts as adware that is promoted as a shopping helper in freeware bundles. The WinOff adware may appear on the 'Programs and Features' list of 'Control Panel' and may not have a functional uninstaller to obstruct users from removing WinOff manually. The WinOff adware functions as an advertising engine that can display numerous pop-up windows, floating ad boxes, coupons, discounts and banners. Also, the WinOff adware may use...

Rapidez.info

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Rapidez.info is a Brazilian website that promotes download links to a broad range of programs. The peculiar thing is that a significant fraction of the offered applications have paid licenses, so downloading them will most likely result in downloading pirated software. Furthermore, Rapidez.info is a potentially harmful website that might try to trick users into downloading malicious files. One thing is for sure, staying away from the download links on Rapidez.info will also keep you away from...

Trojan-Dropper.Win32.FrauDrop.ahoyj

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Trojans
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.FrauDrop.ahoyj is a detection name utilized by anti-malware scanners to name a Trojan Dropper. Trojans such as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.FrauDrop.ahoyj are specially built for the purpose of installing other computer threats. Users may often get infected with Trojans such as Trojan-Dropper.Win32.FrauDrop.ahoyj as they disguise themselves as software updates, codecs, Movie Players, game cracks, etc. Either way, once you have Trojan-Dropper.Win32.FrauDrop.ahoyj installed on your...

Mstechsupport.info

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Mstechsupport.info pop-ups are a part of an advertising campaign that is currently infecting your system. Pop-ups from Mstechsupport.info typically promote bogus tech support services. Often, false alerts, warnings and pop-ups such as the ones from Mstechsupport.info may claim that your system has been infected with multiple threats. However, pop-ups from Mstechsupport.info are discovered to be a result of an adware infection. Consequently, your system is genuinely infected. However,...

Consumerview.co

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Consumerview.co is an adware-related domain that may be a result of visiting malicious websites, Trojan infections, spam e-mail campaigns, etc. Typically, adware creators utilize questionable delivery methods in order to get as many computers as possible. Pop-ups from Consumerview.co may be accompanied by other irritating pop-ups and advertising materials. If a pop-up from Consumerview.co tries to convince you to download and install missing Video player updates, it is advised not to do so....

Application Nationwide Ads

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Application Nationwide is yet another adware that claims to provide users with an enhanced online experience. Often, users may install adware such as Application Nationwide accidentally as a part of pay-per-install based bundles. The method of bundling is a questionable delivery method used by adware creators for generating revenue by providing users with low-level products such as Application Nationwide. Once installed, Application Nationwide starts producing intrusive online advertisements...

Savvy Suggestor

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Savvy Suggestor is a web browser extension or add-on and a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that is known to exhibit adware capabilities. At first glance, Savvy Suggestor may seem like a useful online tool that is equipped with all sorts of buttons that enhance users' online experience. Savvy Suggestor claims to provide keyword suggestions related to your searches, watching videos from YouTube without leaving Google, image suggestions, the latest news related to your search, Wikipedia articles,...

ComparingGenie

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
ComparingGenie is yet another adware that installs as a web browser extension or add-on that is compatible with Google Chrome and the Mozilla Firefox browsers. The ComparingGenie is marketed as a free and safe extension or add-on that helps users to make decisions when shopping online. The ComparingGenie also claims to offer alternative products or services for cheaper by displaying deals, product comparisons, suggestions, etc. However, on the downside, ComparingGenie may keep a record of...

WajWebEnhance

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
WajWebEnhance is classified as adware that installs as a web browser extension or add-on that is frequently distributed by means of third-party applications. Adware creators often utilize questionable delivery methods for their products such as WajWebEnhance to infiltrate multiple computer systems. By bundling with other free applications, WajWebEnhance is supposed to reach a higher distribution rate. Once installed, mostly due to lack of attention, WajWebEnhance starts collecting personal...

Remarketer Ads

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Remarketer is an application that claims to provide users with coupons, deals, and product suggestions in order to simplify their online experience and also save money and time. However, as appealing as it may seem, Remarketer is yet another piece of adware that is not as useful as advertised. Typically, users may find Remarketer bundled with other free programs and install it unwillingly. Once installed, Remarketer starts keeping track of your online activities and habits by carefully...

Walmeris

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Walmeris is an adware application that is advertised as a web browser extension that enhances the online shopping experience of users. However, Walmeris is not as useful as advertised. Adware extensions and add-ons such as Walmeris are often distributed via questionable methods developed by adware creators. In case you did not download Walmeris yourself, it is highly likely that it was installed accidentally. Adware extensions such as Walmeris are often bundled with other free programs like...

Inbox3

Posted: May 11, 2015 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Inbox3 Inbox3 is a web browser that is developed by Inbox.com and compatible with systems running Windows 8/7/Vista/XP. Inbox3 web browser is advertised as an easy to use application that customizable, fast and free. In addition, users may install additional plugins for a feature-rich online experience. However, computer security experts have discovered that the Inbox3 web browser may display unwanted commercial advertisements and collect personal but non-identifiable information. Ads displayed...