Win32:Necurs-E is a rootkit that's designed to attack 32-bit Windows systems, although many rootkits similar to Win32:Necurs-E also include compatibility with 64-bit OSes. Win32:Necurs-E infections tend to use multiple PC threats to protect each other from deletion, and your anti-malware program may be able to detect but unable to delete Win32:Necurs-E initially. However, since rootkits like Win32:Necurs-E compromise critical system files habitually, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers don't recommend deleting Win32:Necurs-E's files yourself. If your anti-malware scanner of choice...

SVC:MBAMSwissArmy is an alert for a rootkit-based PC threat that's infecting a component of the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program. Besides being a warning for a high-level threat to your computer's safety, some cases of SVC:MBAMSwissArmy alerts have been verified as false positives, or fake warnings due to unintentional program conflicts. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you update any anti-malware programs as regularly as possible, which should minimize false positives for SVC:MBAMSwissArmy. However, if SVC:MBAMSwissArmy is a real alert, SVC:MBAMSwissArmy should be...

Search.us.com is a search engine site that's promoted by browser hijackers through undesirable settings changes. Search.us.com hijacks have been active PC threats for quite some time – since SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have noted reports of them as far back as 2010, but unwanted redirects to Search.us.com are still occurring as of this year. Like any self-respecting type of adware, browser hijackers that promote Search.us.com will resist normal deletion/uninstall techniques and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you remove them with appropriate anti-malware...

Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE is a Trojan that serves as a spying program. Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE is created and used by remote attackers. Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE executes selective extraction of information including login information (account names, passwords). Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE runs automatically every time you start Windows. Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE stores its codes into Windows directory and creates the startup Registry entry. Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE can also drop other PC threats on the affected computer.

Backdoor.Joggver is a backdoor Trojan that opens a back door on the affected computer. Once executed, Backdoor.Joggver opens a back door on the targeted PC and, thus, allows remote attackers to perform numerous malicious activities on the infected computer system. Backdoor.Joggver can download and run files from a remote location, upload files to a remote location and execute simple shell commands including dir, cd, md, del, copy, ren, type, ps, kill, touch, help, exit. Backdoor.Joggver is difficult to detect and remove from the corrupted machine by many security programs.

W32.Fixflo is a virus that is able to download and run executable files on an infected computer. When W32.Fixflo is executed, it creates a malicious file. W32.Fixflo affects executable and .dll files on the affected PC and on network drives and removable media. W32.Fixflo may download and run other executable files. W32.Fixflo slows down the compromised PC and redirects hijacked web browser to unwanted websites.

Win32.ZAccess.m is an alert for Windows system files that have been infected by ZeroAccess (AKA Sirefef or Max++) rootkits and Trojans. These attacks target specific Windows files and insert code for ZeroAccess to launch automatically as part of your operating system's processes, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts haven't seen any cases of Win32.ZAccess.m or related PC threats infected benign nonsystem files. Win32.ZAccess.m usually is related to launching or protecting other parts of a multi-component ZeroAccess infection, which can, themselves, launch severe attacks such as...

Searchamong.com is a fake search site that uses a Google-reminiscent interface to make up for its minimal reputation, poor search results and nonexistent marketing on the web. While it would be nice if these were the worst things that Searchamong.com did, Searchamong.com also is guilty of promoting a browser hijacker or PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) in the form of its SearchAmong Toolbar. This toolbar replaces your browser settings so that you're forced to use Searchamong.com as your homepage and search engine. Like all browser hijackers with adware associations, SpywareRemove.com...

Startpins.com is a website that claims to offer social bookmarking and favorite website/image features. To be fair to Startpins.com, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers haven't seen any signs of Startpins.com going back on its word regarding its site functions, but these mild features are overwhelmed by Startpins.com's drawbacks – as just one more destination for browser hijackers to promote in their browser-altering attacks. Browser hijackers that redirect you to Startpins.com have been seen recently in fake software updates, although similar low-level PC threats are often...

Search.foxtab.com is a Google-powered search engine that's hosted at a subdomain of foxtab.com, a browser plugin site. Unfortunately, while foxtab.com is quick to praise features for its plugin and related Search.foxtab.com search features, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers are forced to be less positive – since Search.foxtab.com-related browser hijacks are a regular occurrence for anyone who installs this company's add-on. These failings have been sufficiently severe for some PC security companies to list Search.foxtab.com, foxtab.com and related domains as adware distributors,...

Win32:Hupigon-ONX is a Trojan with backdoor capabilities that inserts a malicious code into legitimate files. Win32:Hupigon-ONX's malicious code executes its payload which can differ but causes damage to the targeted PC. Win32:Hupigon-ONX can also download and install other malware threats on the infected computer. Win32:Hupigon-ONX allows attackers to gain remote access and control over the corrupted machine.

'Uw computer is vergendeld' Ransomware is a variant of the International Police Association (I.P.A.) Virus that's been localized in countries that speak the Dutch language, such as Belgium and the Netherlands (similar to ' Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware 's localization to Germany). An 'Uw computer is vergendeld' Ransomware infection is easily noticed, given that 'Uw computer is vergendeld' Ransomware's first act consists of displaying a fake police warning while barricading access to the rest of your operating system. This pop-up claims that your computer has been locked down as a...

'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware is a German-specific clone of the International Police Association (I.P.A.) Virus, a ransomware that displays inaccurate legal alerts while requesting money before 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware allows you to access your computer. However, although the transfer of funds that 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware recommends is very real, 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware isn't linked to any branch of government and should never be given money. Legal threats from 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware can be ignored safely, and...

Trojan.Ledap.gen!A is a Trojan that may use system vulnerabilities to access the targeted computer system and then perform numerous illegitimate actions in order to steal financial information or distribute other malware infections. Trojan.Ledap.gen!A can take over virtual memory, generate latect connections to the Internet, gather login credentials and then use them to enter the victim's personal email or online chat accounts for spreading malware threats. Trojan.Ledap.gen!A may disguise itself from removal of security software by implementing rootkit functionalities to make it...

Trojan.Maljava!gen24 is a behavior-based alert for attacks associated with certain types of malicious Java Runtime Environment content, including some zero-day exploits that have not yet been issued a patch by the Oracle company. Trojan.Maljava!gen24 attacks are currently closely-associated with payloads that include backdoor Trojans such as Trojan.Taidoor , although Trojan.Taidoor has also been found to use alternate methods to infect new PCs. Contact with Trojan.Maljava!gen24 can be precipitated by links in e-mail spam, browser redirects or any other means of exposure to websites that...

Den Svenska Polisen IT-Sakerhet Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that displays fake police alerts that are localized for Sweden, simultaneously locking down your computer (by blocking other programs) and insisting that you pay a legal fine to remedy the situation. Even though Den Svenska Polisen IT-Sakerhet Ransomware's pop-up warning accuses your PC of being involved in pornography-related crimes, ESG malware researchers haven't found any signs that Den Svenska Polisen IT-Sakerhet Ransomware is linked to actual Swedish law enforcement, nor have they seen circumstances indicative of Den...

The Cash Edge Pop-up is a symptom of infection by a banking Trojan that attempts to steal personal information for online financial accounts. As expected, the Cash Edge Pop-up preferentially appears after you attempt to access the Cash Edge website, and requests that you enter confidential information as part of a recently-added security protocol. Victims who fall for this ruse will end up handing the information entered over to the Cash Edge Pop-up's corresponding Trojan, which will transmit this info to criminals that can use Cash Edge Pop-up to compromise your account and finances....

Specialist Crime Directorate Virus is ransomware and a duplicate of Police Central e-crime Unit (PCEU) ransomware . Ransomware like Specialist Crime Directorate Virus uses names of law enforcement agencies to scare PC users into believing they've done something illegal. Specialist Crime Directorate Virus uses a pop-up message with threatening language that states that the PC users has committed several law violations, like visiting websites with child pornography. To make matters worst, the ransomware will lock the affected computer. In order to unlock the infected PC, victims of the...

Security researchers have overturned an aggressive Botnet threat that is spreading through a multitude of instant messaging services, such as Skype, Facebook Chat, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger ICQ and Windows Live Messenger. It is nothing new to find where a malware infection utilizes an instant messaging platform to spread. What is new, is the idea of a botnet threat spreading through virtually all popular instant messenger services with the capability to turn vulnerable PCs into zombies awaiting instructions from a remote attacker. This new Botnet threat , typically having a file...

HackTool:Win32/WpePro is a Trojan infection that slows down your PC performance and even harms your computer. HackTool:Win32/WpePro is used as a hacktool for remote attackers to obtain access to the affected computer system, and use it as part of DDoS attacks. HackTool:Win32/WpePro downloads and installs other malware infections on the targeted computer. HackTool:Win32/WpePro may also gather your web browser's history. HackTool:Win32/WpePro can log keystrokes, steal and crack passwords or violate your privacy.