Searchya! Toolbar

Posted: August 24, 2012 | Category: Bad Toolbars | Threat Level: 1/10
Screenshot Searchya! Toolbar is a search engine toolbar that's used to promote the searchya.com website. Although Searchya! Toolbar and its associated site do possess search features, most PC users have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of these functions, and malware researchers have found clear indications of Searchya! Toolbar including characteristics of a PUP or browser hijacker. To remove Searchya! Toolbar's unwanted browser changes, you should delete Searchya! Toolbar with a trustworthy anti-malware application; other removal methods may fail to remove all of Searchya! Toolbar's...

W32.Changeup

Posted: August 24, 2012 | Category: Worms | Threat Level: 5/10
W32.Changeup is a dangerous computer worm that may easily spread through mapped drives or networked systems. W32.Changeup usually uses an autorun feature to load during boot of Windows where it continues to run in the background. Other functions of W32.Changeup may cause a system to download unwanted files further infecting a system with malware. Eliminating the threat of W32.Changeup is essential to restore a system back to normal operating conditions.

Game Card Ransomware

Posted: August 23, 2012 | Category: Ransomware
Screenshot Game Card Ransomware is a dangerous threat notification that is related to the Ukash Virus. Game Card Ransomware usually renders a bogus message while it locks up certain functions of an infected computer. The Game Card Ransomware message itself asks that a fee be paid for supposedly performing illegal copyright actions. Removal of Game Card Ransomware may be performed automatically with an antispyware program.

BDS/ZAccess.V

Posted: August 23, 2012 | Category: Rootkits | Threat Level: 10/10
BDS/ZAccess.V is a vicious rootkit threat that may be installed without any indication to the computer user. Once installed, BDS/ZAccess.V is apt to performing malicious actions while undetected by security software such as antivirus applications. BDS/ZAccess.V may also allow remote attackers access to the infected system where stored data could be stolen. BDS/ZAccess.V usually blocks downloads or installation of other programs. Removing BDS/ZAccess.V may be accomplished with an antimalware application with rootkit detection and removal features.

Trojan.Mdropper

Posted: August 23, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan.Mdropper is a dangerous Trojan horse parasite that may be associated with the spread of iPhone 5 rumor spam emails. These emails contain a malicious word doc attachment file and could lead to further infections. Trojan.Mdropper could be used by hackers to exploit an adobe flash player CVE-2012-1535 vulnerability. Removal of Trojan.Mdropper may be done through the use of an updated antispyware application.

Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k

Posted: August 23, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k is a dangerous Trojan horse threat. Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k is known to target PCs running Windows software in the 64-bit versions. Remote servers may be connected by systems infected with Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k allowing hackers to obtain data from that system. At times Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k may run while having no indication to the PC user of its existence. The task of removing Trojan:Win64 Alureon gen!k from a system is recommended to be performed by an antispyware program.

Information Security And Control Act 2012 Ransomware

Posted: August 23, 2012 | Category: Ransomware
Screenshot Ransomware Information Security And Control Act 2012 is a ransomware threat that uses fake messages to extort money. The Ransomware Information Security And Control Act 2012 message usually attempts to relay a notion that the user has somehow performed illegal actions and must pay a fine. Ransomware Information Security And Control Act 2012 could lock up a system and prevent normal usage until it is completely removed. Paying the ransom will not eliminate all issues. Removal of Ransomware Information Security And Control Act 2012 can be performed with an updated antispyware application....

‘Windows Genuine Advantage’ Trojan Ransomware

Posted: August 22, 2012 | Category: Ransomware
Screenshot 'Windows Genuine Advantage' Trojan Ransomware is a clone of the West Yorkshire Ransomware , ' Votre ordinateur est bloqué' Belgium Ransomware and related ransomware Trojans, and uses an updated hoax for German Windows users but, otherwise, the same basic attacks against your PC – including displaying a fake pop-up alert that blocks your ability to use other programs. 'Windows Genuine Advantage' ransomware may also take additional measures to encrypt media files and make them unusable. While 'Windows Genuine Advantage' ransomware's pop-up tries to pass itself off as a legitimate...

FakeAlert!bb3

Posted: August 22, 2012 | Category: Malware | Threat Level: 7/10
FakeAlert!bb3 is a malware infection that may come from a malicious site or malware download. FakeAlert!bb3 may load misleading pop-up messages, which could lead to other malware infections if clicked on. Detection and removal of FakeAlert!bb3 is usually performed with an updated antispyware application.

BrowserModifier.MSConfig.BHO

Posted: August 22, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 8/10
BrowserModifier.MSConfig.BHO is a dangerous Trojan horse that may install other malware onto an already infected system. BrowserModifier.MSConfig.BHO could modify internet settings and allow remote connections from outside sources. BrowserModifier.MSConfig.BHO puts stored data at risk and may install browser helper objects without any indication to the PC user. Removing BrowserModifier.MSConfig.BHO may be done with an antimalware program.

Crisis

Posted: August 22, 2012 | Category: Rootkits | Threat Level: 10/10
Crisis is a rootkit that is also known as Morcut and includes broadly-applicable spyware functions – such as keylogging – along with an impressively-varied set of installation tactics. Unlike most rootkits, Crisis is fully functional for both Windows and Mac OS X environments, besides including installation routines for virtual machines and Windows-based mobile platforms. All variants of Crisis should be considered dangerous and highly-invasive to your PC's privacy, since Crisis can install other PC threats, transfer confidential information to remote attackers or disable important...

Trojan.Backdoor.HE

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan.Backdoor.HE is a Trojan that's designed to compromise your PC's security after you've been tricked into launching Trojan.Backdoor.HE manually via misleading e-mail spam messages. E-mail messages that carry Trojan.Backdoor.HE as a file attachment use templates to make themselves appear as communications from the UK's Royal Mail service. Naturally, these e-mail messages aren't affiliated with the real Royal Mail, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers remind UK-based PC users that there isn't any need to wonder whether or not an e-mail file attachment has been sent by a...

Speebdit.com

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Speebdit.com is a search engine site that claims to be powered by a combination of Google and Bing, in addition to borrowing most of its website layout from the former. While Speebdit.com hasn't been found to be guilty of distributing or promoting PC threats, browser hijackers installed through other methods besides Speebdit.com have been noted to promote Speebdit.com through browser redirects and undesirable settings changes. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you treat Speebdit.com-promoting browser hijackers as malicious software to be removed as soon as anti-malware...

Isearch.babylon.com

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Isearch.babylon.com is a search engine-based sub-domain of Babylon.com, a website that promotes free translation software. While these services might sound harmless, Isearch.babylon.com has been associated with a browser hijacker. Because browser hijackers and other PC threats associated with Isearch.babylon.com are resistant to standard removal methods, you should be prepared to delete Isearch.babylon.com-related PC threats with anti-malware software if you find your browser headed to Isearch.babylon.com without your consent. Browser hijackers for Isearch.babylon.com, like most forms of...

FunDial

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
FunDial is a browser hijacker that sets your homepage to its own template, which displays various (mostly blank) thumbnails along with a search bar. FunDial infections are especially associated with malicious browser add-ons or PUPs that use misleading installation methods to gain access to your PC with a bare minimum of your consent – such as by including themselves as accessories with totally unrelated applications. Like other PUPs that hijack your browser to promote unwanted sites and services, FunDial should be considered malicious, and SpywareRemove.com malware analysts recommend...

Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj]

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj] is a computer Trojan that is known for conducting malicious actions without alerting the PC user. Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj] may cause a system to crash or perform poorly. Once loaded, Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj] may open up a port to allow remote attackers to gain access to the infected PC. Fake alert messages and other pop-ups could be repeated on a system infected with Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj]. Removal of Win32:Sirefef-AHF [Trj] is recommended to be performed with an antimalware tool.

PWSteal.Karagany.C

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 8/10
PWSteal.Karagany.C is a rootkit Trojan that can distribute various ransomware threats known as Metropolitan Police Virus, FBI Moneypak, and Cybercrime Investigation Department virus and numerous other PC infections to the affected computer. PWSteal.Karagany.C is difficult to detect and remove by many anti-virus software. PWSteal.Karagany.C is able to affect numerous web browsers by changing Internet settings. PWSteal.Karagany.C exploits various system vulnerabilities and drops more malware threats on the infected PC.

Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ

Posted: August 21, 2012 | Category: Viruses | Threat Level: 8/10
Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ, is a virus that is supported by rootkits and infects Windows computers. Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ compromises your computer's and personal security. Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ spreads via security vulnerabilities, and connects to remote servers in an attempt to receive instructions from hackers and perform malicious actions. Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ can download and install other PC threats on the targeted PC which can lead to identity theft and financial losses. Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ tends to disguise itself from detection and removal of anti-virus programs. Virus.Obfuscator.ZJ can...

Mp3tubetoolbar.com

Posted: August 20, 2012 | Category: Rogue Websites
Mp3tubetoolbar.com is a search engine site that borrows the basic appearance and features of Google, but promotes itself in a substantially different way from that site. Visitors to Mp3tubetoolbar.com usually are victims of browser hijacks that redirect their homepages and online searches to Mp3tubetoolbar.com without their consent. Although SpywareRemove.com malware analysts report that browser hijackers for Mp3tubetoolbar.com only display limited compatibility with specific browsers, any potential Mp3tubetoolbar.com browser-related infection may also include other types of malicious...
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