W32/Patched.UA is a PC threat that corrupts the Windows Services Control Manager (the file services.exe) so that W32/Patched.UA may launch itself automatically and stay hidden while W32/Patched.UA conducts other attacks. Because W32/Patched.UA usually is discovered next to other PC threats, including high-level threats such as rootkits, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers encourage you to use anti-malware detection methods that can find and remove any type of infection from your PC along with W32/Patched.UA. Improper removal methods for W32/Patched.UA can damage your operating system...

Trojan.Sinis.C is a Trojan that masquerades as a helpful software program. Trojan.Sinis.C can access the affected computer stealthily without the victim's consent and knowledge. Trojan.Sinis.C can drop infected files and modify the Windows Registry by adding certain registry entries. Trojan.Sinis.C can gather personal information and computer data. Trojan.Sinis.C can then forward the collected information to remote attackers. Trojan.Sinis.C can use the stolen data for malicious purpose. Trojan.Sinis.C can propagate via malicious email attachments, unsafe downloads on system...

Trojan.Malscript!gen is a Trojan created to look like a useful file or software program but performs malicious functions once installed on an infected computer system. Trojan.Malscript!gen is either distributed as the payload of another malware threat or through manual PC user's action by downloading malevolent files or inserting malicious drives into a PC. Trojan.Malscript!gen can also spread via spam email attachments. Once installed on a corrupted PC, Trojan.Malscript!gen can steal PC user's information, perform malicious activities, or even drop additional computer infections....

PUP.wxDfast is a technical identification for wxDownload Fast, a download management program that's been noted for several forms of mildly malicious behavior and, thus, labeled as a Potentially Unwanted Program. Besides installing PUP.wxDfast intentionally from the site dfast.sourceforge.net (which some PC security companies have noted to be linked to a subdomain that hosts harmful content), you may also acquire a PUP.wxDfast infection after you install a completely unrelated program that bundles with PUP.wxDfast. PUP.wxDfast is classified as a low-level threat, and while PUP.wxDfast may...

Win32:Downloader-PKU is a Trojan that can steal personal information from the infected computer system. Win32:Downloader-PKU can steal your login credentials and then access various accounts. Win32:Downloader-PKU invades the targeted machine without the affected PC user's permission and knowledge. Win32:Downloader-PKU can also download and install other malware threats on the corrupted PC. Win32:Downloader-PKU can spread via malicious spam email attachments or websites.

Troj_Sirefef.kby is a malicious DLL file that's inserted into the memory processes of other programs by associated Sirefef-based PC threats, similar to (for example) Win32/Sirefef.FB.Gen , Win32/Sirefef.FY and Trojan.Sirefef.Ga. The primary and potentially sole symptom of a Troj_Sirefef.kby-related attack is a series of alerts from relevant anti-malware and security programs, and the high degree of sophistication in Troj_Sirefef.kby's ability to hide itself makes Troj_Sirefef.kby a danger to your PC even if you can't tell if any attacks are occurring. Troj_Sirefef.kby, like many other...

JAVA_SMSSEND.AB is a Trojan that spreads as a fake version of Skype application which was created by scammers. JAVA_SMSSEND.AB attempts to benefit from Android users. The fake Skype application is not a very professional program because the program only runs on older Symbian phones or Android devices that enable execution of Java MIDlet. The fake Skype application is promoted through tricky websites, mainly hosted on Russian domains (.ru) but the bogus app itself is hosted on Nigerien domains (.ne). Android does not allow you to download and install applications from any sources. In...

Win32/Sirefef.FY is a rootkit Trojan that hides its existence on the affected PC. Win32/Sirefef.FY also attempts to evade detection by security programs that are installed on the infected computer. Win32/Sirefef.FY can cause repeated web browser redirections to suspicious websites. Win32/Sirefef.FY can also change the homepage settings of the hijacked web browser. Win32/Sirefef.FY can damage the targeted computer and steal personal data. Win32/Sirefef.FY may collect personal information from a victim and transmit this data to remote attackers. Win32/Sirefef.FY can connect to a remote...

Trojan.Dididix is a Trojan that modifies the master boot record (MBR) of the infected computer. Once executed, Trojan.Dididix copies the certain file. Trojan.Dididix then writes a driver file and an encrypted .exe file into sectors after the end of the last partition on the disk drive of the affected PC. Trojan.Dididix saves the existent master boot record (MBR) and then overwrites it (Boot.Dididix). The modified MBR hooks the BIOS interrupt to load the driver file when Windows is started, and then loads and runs the saved MBR. The driver file then decrypts the encrypted .exe file and...

The website is the front line of your business. It represents your business and presents your vision and goals. Also, it is like the top of an iceberg as your potential customers and partners only see what is above the water and do not notice what information is below the surface. Attacking the top of the business iceberg may be crucial to all of it. How that is possible? It is quite clear, a website is a public information vehicle which is usually stored together with company email, CRM, project management solutions, internal social network and local file sharing server. A website is not...

Worm/Generic2.ceag is a worm that currently has poor distribution in the wild. Like most worms, Worm/Generic2.ceag has the potential for distributing itself by copying itself to removable drives or network-shared directories, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers especially recommend that you keep your security intact to monitor these infection vectors. SpywareRemove.com malware research team also notes that recent Worm/Generic2.ceag infection reports are indicative of a potential false positive where Worm/Generic2.ceag may be detected as infecting explorer.exe when...

Trojan.Patchep!sys is a heuristic detection for PC threats that infect native Windows components to enable the easy execution of other PC threats, such as spyware. Since Trojan.Patchep!sys, like similar Trojans such as Trojan Horse Patched_c.LYT , Trojan horse Patched_c.LZE or Trojan Horse Patched_c.LYU , will most likely be detected as an infection for services.exe, you should never try to delete the 'host' file of a Trojan.Patchep!sys infection due to the mandatory nature of this file for the smooth operation of Windows. Competent anti-malware software should be able to detect and...

File Recovery is a rogue defragger that pretends to check for errors on your hard drive, while File Recovery creates fake lists of malfunctions and encourages you to spend money on a purchasable fix module to resolve these issues. File Recovery and other members of its family aren't able to find real hard drive errors or defragment your hard drive. This will not stop File Recovery from displaying varied types of fake system error messages, however; File Recovery may also attempt to block unrelated programs up to blocking everything else that you attempt to launch. The solution to this...

Red Raider is a virus that spreads on the corporate networks. Red Raider Virus creates a vulnerability on the IIS (Internet Information Server) software. Red Raider Virus enters the targeted PC through a hole in Internet Information Server (IIS) software, which is widely used for powering Internet servers. Then, Red Raider Virus scans the Internet for vulnerable systems to affect them and continue the process.

Love Hurts is a virus that spreads through the chat messenger system and emails. Love Hurts is able to overwrite numerous files. Love Hurts Virus arrives to your email box with a message 'I Love You'. Love Hurts is dangerous for the Internet Explorer because it modifies the start page. Love Hurts Virus also overwrites .jpg and .gif files and transmits copies through Microsoft Outlook.

Trojan.Mayachok.1 is a ransomware Trojan that uses fraudulent pretenses to get you to send an SMS message to a mobile service scam. Although Trojan.Mayachok.1 has been observed primarily in Russian webspace, PCs in other areas are also likely to be vulnerable to Trojan.Mayachok.1, which is identifiable by its fake website alerts that include traffic overload warnings and Trojan.Mayachok.1's characteristic SMS-related 'feature.' Since your Internet connectivity may be disabled, or various websites may be blocked until Trojan.Mayachok.1 is deactivated and removed, SpywareRemove.com malware...

Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AL is a Trojan that represents the Sirefef malware family and encompasses rootkit functionalities. Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AL can change DNS settings in order to change your queries in search engines on the targeted web browser and redirect you to suspicious advertising websites designed by scammers. Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AL might be difficult to detect and uninstall from the corrupted machine by many security applications.

Win32/Sirefef.AN is a Trojan that contains ZeroAccess rootkit capabilities and, thus, is difficult to detect and remove by many security tools. Win32/Sirefef.AN hides its components in certain locations on the affected computer system in order to evade detection and removal by security software. Win32/Sirefef.AN tuns off numerous system services to assure its payload's execution. Win32/Sirefef.AN can completely damage the targeted machine.

The Nginx Virus is a casual name for a browser hijacker that blocks popular websites to display a Nginx server-based site instead of your normal content. Since Nginx is a popular open source program that can be used by both malicious and benevolent websites, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you assume that your PC may have been exposed to potential browser-based attacks after contact with sites that resemble the end results of a Nginx Virus's hijack. In some cases, what looks like a Nginx Virus may be a simple server glitch that doesn't indicate that anything is wrong...