Search.fantastigames.com

Posted: September 10, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Search.fantastigames.com Search.fantastigames.com is a MetaCrawler-based search engine that's also known for an associated browser hijacker that redirects you to Search.fantastigames.com without your permission. Even though SpywareRemove.com malware researchers haven't confirmed cases of Search.fantastigames.com linking to deliberately malicious content, unwanted redirects to Search.fantastigames.com and other Search.fantastigames.com-related settings changes should be considered low-level security risks to your...

Trojan.Antivar

Posted: September 10, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Trojan.Antivar is a Trojan that opens a backdoor on the affected computer. Once executed, Trojan.Antivar copies itself to the certain location. Trojan.Antivar creates files and registry entries on the compromised PC. Trojan.Antivar connects to several remote domains. Trojan.Antivar allows attackers to gain remote access and control over the infected computer system.

Trojan.Paramis

Posted: September 10, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Trojan.Paramis is a Trojan with rootkit functionalities that spreads via malicious bundled downloads or social engineering scams. Trojan.Paramis enters the targeted computer without a PC user's permission and knowledge. Trojan.Paramis runs on cloaked files that allow it to compromise Virtual Memory, destroy Windows Security Center, block access to Task Manager and Registry Editor, or even disable the Safe Mode. Trojan.Paramis can steal your personal information and drop other malware threats...

Gaeilge Ransomware

Posted: September 10, 2012 | Category: Ransomware
Gaeilge Ransomware is a rare example of a ransomware Trojan that targets the nation of Ireland in its attacks. Like similar examples of ransomware Trojans from various branches of the Ukash Virus and Lockscreen families, Gaeilge Ransomware pretends to be an alert from a local government agency that has locked your PC due to illegal behavior. However, Gaeilge Ransomware is unrelated to law enforcement or any other branch of the government of Ireland and SpywareRemove.com malware experts...

Virus.Padvia.A

Posted: September 7, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Virus.Padvia.A is a Trojan that is difficult to detect and remove by many anti-virus software. Virus.Padvia.A can connect to the Internet without a PC user's permission in order to download and install other PC threats on the infected computer system. Virus.Padvia.A may monitor, record, steal and erase a victim's essential information. Virus.Padvia.A spreads via malicious websites, unsafe downloads and removable drives. Virus.Padvia.A consumes a large amount of your computer system resources...

Backdoor.Winnti.B

Posted: September 7, 2012 | Category: Backdoors
Backdoor.Winnti.B is a backdoor Trojan that opens a back door on the infected computer. Once executed, Backdoor.Winnti.B creates several potentially malicious files. Backdoor.Winnti.B also modifies the Windows Registry by creating the certain registry entries. Backdoor.Winnti.B sets a handler routine using SetConsoleCtrlHandler that downloads the infection in the file system so that it runs automatically every time Windows is started. Backdoor.Winnti.B contacts a command-and-control server,...

Backdoor.LV

Posted: September 7, 2012 | Category: Backdoors
Backdoor.LV is a backdoor Trojan that includes some additional spyware features that could be used to compromise your PC's security and privacy. SpywareRemove.com malware research team has seen a rise in reported Backdoor.LV infections as of mid-2012, although the majority (but not all) of Backdoor.LV's attacks have been associated with Middle Eastern domains and IP addresses. Backdoor.LV gathers basic system-identifying information about your computer, monitors web-browsing behavior and also...

Get-amazing-results.com

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Get-amazing-results.com Get-amazing-results.com is a clone of similar fake search engine-based websites with identical content, including a tag line about Get-amazing-results.com supposedly being the 'premiere' place on the Internet for finding great search results. However, the truth behind Get-amazing-results.com's marketing is that Get-amazing-results.com and sites identical to it are well-known by SpywareRemove.com malware analysts as distribution points for various PC threats, including phishing attacks,...

Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.atfl

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.atfl is a banking Trojan that's designed to steal confidential information related to your bank account; Brazil-based accounts appear to be particularly-favored targets of Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.atfl's attacks. Along with a standard assortment of spyware-based functions, Trojan-Banker.Win32.Banbra.atfl also includes fake file information and a (now-revoked) digital certificate to enhance its appearance of authenticity. While this isn't the first time...

Genieo.com

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Genieo.com Genieo.com claims to be a personalized news site, but PC threats closely associated with Genieo.com have shown obvious tendencies of typical browser hijacker-related antics. Malware researchers have noted browser redirects, unwarranted changes to browser settings and even monitoring of online activities linked to Genieo.com. Unless you're absolutely sure that you want Genieo.com's features as part of your browser, it's recommended that you uninstall software related to Genieo.com with an...

FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Ransomware
FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus is a ransomware Trojan that displays fake FBI warnings along with webcam input to make it appear like the FBI are monitoring your computer due to illegal activities. This alarming state of affairs is the FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus's way of not-so-gently encouraging you to pay a MoneyPak ransom in exchange for a code that supposedly unlocks your computer. While the trappings of the FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus's pop-up alert look fairly realistic,...

Trojan.Ticboin.B

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Trojan.Ticboin.B is a computer Trojan horse that is a serious threat to the security and stability of an infected PC. Once Trojan.Ticboin.B loads on a system, usually during the boot process for Windows, it may open up connections to remote attackers where a hacker may be able to seek out data stored on the infected system. Also, Trojan.Ticboin.B may change system settings and cause the system to perform poorly. Different executable files may also be loaded into memory upon installation of...

Buzzdock Ads

Posted: September 6, 2012 | Category: Adware
Buzzdock Ads Buzzdock Ads is an adware program that inserts advertisement listings above your Google search results. Some victims of Buzzdock Ads infections have also experienced other browser hijack-related symptoms such as 'new tab' settings changes or unwarranted usage of system resources. While Buzzdock Ads is especially associated with the Addict-Thing add-on, Buzzdock Ads installations are also promoted in the disguise of fake software updates. Since, unless you enjoy looking at extra...

Mybrowserbar.com

Posted: September 5, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Mybrowserbar.com Mybrowserbar.com is a Yahoo-based search engine site that's acquired a poor reputation due to indirect association with browser hijackers and adware. Some PC users have also reported that Mybrowserbar.com engages in malware distribution – although SpywareRemove.com own malware analysts have been unable to confirm such reports or any other direct browser-related attacks from Mybrowserbar.com, itself. Be that as it may, the primary concern most people have with Mybrowserbar.com is that unwanted...

Win32:Necurs-E

Posted: September 5, 2012 | Category: Rootkits
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...

SVC:MBAMSwissArmy Rootkit

Posted: September 5, 2012 | Category: Rootkits
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...

Search.us.com

Posted: September 4, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Search.us.com 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...

Win32/Spy.Shiz.NCE

Posted: September 4, 2012 | Category: Trojans
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

Posted: September 4, 2012 | Category: Backdoors
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...

W32.Fixflo

Posted: September 4, 2012 | Category: Viruses
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.