Trojan.Ransomlock.Y is a Trojan that is a part of the FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus ransomware threat. Trojan.Ransomlock.Y locks the desktop of the compromised PC and makes the computer unusable. Trojan.Ransomlock.Y then asks the PC user to pay a ransom to unlock it. Once executed, Trojan.Ransomlock.Y creates the certain file on the affected computer system. Trojan.Ransomlock.Y creates the certain registry entry so that it can run automatically every time you start Windows. Trojan.Ransomlock.Y also creates several other registry entries. Trojan.Ransomlock.Y deletes the particular...

Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD is a Trojan that exploits an infected computer's resources to generate fraudulent digital currency. Because allowing Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD to remain on your PC encourages destructive financial activity, Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD should be removed quickly and by anti-malware products that are capable of detecting obfuscated PC threats. BitCoin miner Trojans like Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD are often associated with system instability, although Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD may be configured to avoid such side effects, and deleting Skodna.BitCoinMiner.AD by manual methods has been...

Trojan.Fakesig is a Trojan that pretends to be a legitimate and useful application. Trojan.Fakesig enters the targeted machine without a PC user's permission and knowledge. Trojan.Fakesig may download and install other malware threats on the corrupted PC. Trojan.Fakesig allows attackers to gain remote access and control over the infected computer system. Trojan.Fakesig spreads via removable hard drive, spam emails, and malicious downloads, links or websites.

Mal/SEORed-A is a malware threat that is detected as a malicious website created by attackers to drive traffic to suspicious target websites, specifically malicious Blackhole exploit v2.0 websites. Mal/SEORed-A redirects affected PCs user to another remote malicious website, which spreads other malware infections such as scareware. Internet users can face websites blocked as Mal/SEORed-A when clicking on links on search results, mostly fake image search results, in search engines including Bing, Google, Yahoo, Ask, AOL and other.

Troj/Agent-YDC is one of two variants of the Dorkbot worm that have been noted for their distribution through Skype spam messages. While the messages linking to Troj/Agent-YDC claim to be linking to a personal picture, the .zip archive installs either Troj/Agent-YDC or Troj/Agent-YCW , which will then open a backdoor on your computer. This backdoor allows criminals to engage in additional attacks through a remote server. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have two primary pieces of advice for potential victims of Troj/Agent-YDC attacks: avoid suspicious links and scan your...

Troj/Agent-YCW is a Dorkbot variant that's spread primarily by instant messages through Skype and similar programs. Like other Dorkbot worms, Troj/Agent-YCW can also use secondary means of distributing itself – such as USB drives – and attempts to conceal itself from the PC user. After Troj/Agent-YCW is installed, Troj/Agent-YCW creates a backdoor vulnerability and allows criminals to access the infected computer. SpywareRemove.com malware research team classifies Troj/Agent-YCW as a high-level threat to your PC's safety and places high emphasis on preventing Troj/Agent-YCW from...

Searchwebresults.com calls itself only a 'premiere spot on the web' to search for other websites, but unlike popular alternatives, Searchwebresults.com displays results for the purpose of acquiring profit from traffic, rather than sorting its links according to how relevant they are to your search terms. Malware experts have also noted that Searchwebresults.com, like many sites that are cloned from the same template, benefits from browser-redirecting attacks that are caused by various PC threats. These browser hijackers should be considered malicious and an open danger to your computer's...

Backdoor.Moudoor is a Trojan that opens a back door on the compromised PC. Once executed, Backdoor.Moudoor may create several potentially malicious files. Backdoor.Moudoor may also create several registry entries so that it can run automatically every time you start Windows. Backdoor.Moudoor connects to one of the several locations. Backdoor.Moudoor allows attackers to gain remote access and control over the affected computer system. Backdoor.Moudoor may collect the victim's personal information and send it to a remote server.

The Cridex Trojan can refer to any member of the Cridex family, a group of worms that steal account/financial information and use removable devices to distribute themselves to new computers. As SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have observed, Cridex Trojans usually are installed by drive-by-download exploits (such as the Blackhole Exploit Kit), by hacked websites or by other Trojans with explicit downloading functions. Cridex Trojan attacks, despite their invasiveness, don't display obvious symptoms, and you should use anti-malware programs to block Cridex Trojan installations and...

Livesearchnow.com is a search engine that browser hijackers often use as a landing page. Because Livesearchnow.com is designed to mix profitable results into its searches, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts note that Livesearchnow.com may be responsible for linking you to unsafe content and recommend a high level of browser security if you do feel the need to use Livesearchnow.com's search engine. Browser hijackers for Livesearchnow.com and similar sites are often distributed by being packaged with unrelated applications – usually through sources such as P2P networks and free software...

Trojan.Ransomlock.X is a Trojan that locks the desktop of the compromised PC and makes the PC unusable. Trojan.Ransomlock.X locks the targeted machine and displays a fake pop-up warning message, which states to come from law enforcement. The bogus pop-up notification related to Trojan.Ransomlock.X claims that the PC user has been recognized to perform illegitimate activities on their computers. Trojan.Ransomlock.X then asks the affected PC user to pay a so-called fine of 100 Euro through various online payment systems, such as Ukash or Paysafecard to unlock it. Once executed,...

Trojan:JS/Medfos.B is a malicious Chrome extension that redirects your searches and exposes you to irrelevant advertisement-based sites. Trojan:JS/Medfos.B is often, but not always, installed by Trojan:Win32/Medfos.B , which malware experts have linked to the presence of Translate This! Toolbars. Although Trojan:JS/Medfos.B's main attacks are designed for Chrome, Trojan:Win32/Medfos.B can be used for a variety of attacks that can affect other types of browsers. Due to the presence of related PC threats and the fact that Trojan:JS/Medfos.B uses file names that make Trojan:JS/Medfos.B...

Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU is a Trojan that downloads a malicious code from a remote server. When successfully downloaded and installed on the vulnerable machine, Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU performs its payload. Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU allows attackers to obtain remote access and control over the affected PC. Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU may propagate via spam email attachments, and usually hides or consists of PDF on its name. Once the recipient opens an attached file, Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU immediately downloads a malicious file and creates numerous registry entries. Then, Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU connects to another PC and...

SOPA Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that pretends to be a software representative from the never-implemented Stop Online Piracy Act by blocking your PC with a warning message, encrypting various files and then instructing you to pay a ransom if you want your files back. Due to the legal references used, along with the preferred payment method (MoneyPak), SpywareRemove.com malware experts consider SOPA Ransomware to be targeting the United States explicitly, although other countries – including Canada and even some parts of Europe – are also in danger from SOPA Ransomware...

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vundo.J is a Trojan downloader that may download and execute arbitrary files on the affected computer. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vundo.J belongs to the Win32/Vundo family, a multiple-component family of programs that distribute 'out of context' pop-up advertisements. Once installed on the infected computer system, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vundo.J makes system changes by modifying the Windows Registry and dropping potentially malicious files. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Vundo.J invades the vulnerable PC with an icon and version information that differs between samples,...

Search.gboxapp.com is a search-based subdomain of a site that promotes an add-on, Gadgetbox Search, which uses attacks typical to PUPs or browser hijackers to force your browser to load Search.gboxapp.com. As is often true for Potentially Unwanted Programs, Search.gboxapp.com's Gadgetbox Search add-on may be distributed through unrelated programs and media files that are distributed via sources like P2P torrents and free download sites. Caution while downloading a popular file may be able to save you from redirects to Search.gboxapp.com, but if your browser does start displaying...

DarkAngle is a Trojan that steals confidential information from your PC. Installation for DarkAngle relies on social engineering techniques – with DarkAngle's icon and file information set to make DarkAngle look like a popular anti-virus program, victims may install DarkAngle thinking they're getting additional anti-malware protection. Due to the deceptive nature of DarkAngle's packaging, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend scanning any installers for anti-virus programs prior to launching them, particularly in cases of files that are downloaded from potentially compromised...

Downloader.Parabula is a downloader Trojan that downloads other malware threats onto the affected computer. Downloader.Parabula may spread as a PDF or Word icon. Once executed, Downloader.Parabula creates the certain file. Downloader.Parabula runs using the certain command line. Downloader.Parabula strives to download and run potentially malicious files from the remote websites.

Trojan.Apdahost.A is a dangerous Trojan horse that is known to mislead PC users through fake pop-up alerts. Usually the PC user is not aware that their system is infected with Trojan.Apdahost.A. Most times Trojan.Apdahost.A will run in the background where it could allow remote users to connect and pilfer data stored on the system’s hard drive. Trojan.Apdahost.A is a serious threat and could lead to other system issues if not removed promptly.

Phorpiex is a worm that has been known to install other worms, infect removable HD devices, distribute itself via Skype (as well as e-mail) spam and create backdoor vulnerabilities on affected computers. Despite its distributive versatility, Phorpiex's Skype spam currently appears to be centered around the country of Japan, although SpywareRemove.com malware research team stresses that Phorpiex is capable of affecting Windows PCs throughout the world. Since Phorpiex's backdoor attacks allow criminals to have a dangerous amount of control over your computer, Phorpiex infections are...