Trojan.Ascesso.B is a Trojan that sends spam emails and downloads malicious files from a remote location. Once executed, Trojan.Ascesso.B creates several registry entries on the affected computer. Trojan.Ascesso.B also creates a certain registry entry to block Windows from shutting down appropriately. Trojan.Ascesso.B contacts a randomly created domain name and downloads several files to the certain location and runs them. Trojan.Ascesso.B steals data from the infected computer and transmits...

Hijacker.StartPage.KS is a browser hijacker recently identified as one of the top most thoroughly-distributed types of PC threats for casual PC users as of the last three months. Indicative of its name, Hijacker.StartPage.KS's main symptom is to change your web browser's homepage to an undesirable one, such as a spam-based search engine or a malicious website. However, Hijacker.StartPage.KS may also include other functions related to hindering your web browser. SpywareRemove.com malware...

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar can be classified as adware, spyware and a browser hijacker due to its variety of web browser-oriented attacks. Spyware.SCN-ToolBar is very widely distributed and has been detected as one of the most prolific PC threats with respect to home networks, along with other toolbar-based PC threats that are likely to be distributed with freeware programs (such as movie players, file-downloading clients and other media-oriented utilities). Symptoms associated with...

Searchsafer.com is a search engine site that enjoys promotion by browser hijackers that redirect searches and conduct other browser changes to force you to use Searchsafer.com's services. Although analyses of Searchsafer.com by various PC security companies haven't, so far, found Searchsafer.com to be a threat to your computer, Searchsafer.com may, nonetheless, expose you to potentially risky websites or filter your search results in undesirable ways. However, browser hijackers that are...

Win32/Alureon.FO is a data-stealing Trojan with rootkit capabilities that hides itself in the kernel and is difficult to detect and remove by many security software. Win32/Alureon.FO allows attackers to intercept incoming and outgoing Internet traffic in order to gather personal information such as user names, passwords, credit card data, and other details. Win32/Alureon.FO may also enable attackers to transfer malicious data to the affected computer system. Win32/Alureon.FO may change DNS...

The Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus is a ransomware Trojan that creates a fake infection warning on your computer, blocks you from loading Windows and requests money in exchange for removing the lockdown. While Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus is a semi-innovative type of ransom scam in that Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus claims that there's an actual infection to divert you from the fact that Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus is, itself, a Trojan, SpywareRemove.com malware experts haven't seen any...

IRP Hook Rootkit Trojan is a generalized name for a rootkit that adds its code to normal system drivers so that IRP Hook Rootkit Trojan can avoid detection and removal. Because IRP Hook Rootkit Trojan covers a broad category of similar but individual PC threats, the exact identification, symptoms (if any) and attacks from any one IRP Hook Rootkit Trojan may be very different from a second one. However, IRP Hook Rootkit Trojan infections have often been used to conceal other PC threats or...

Trojan.Lechiket.A is a Trojan that can set your PC system and personal data security in danger. Trojan.Lechiket.A can download additional high-risk malware threats and is difficult to detect, because some of its files use a rootkit technique to cover Trojan.Lechiket.A's processes. Trojan.Lechiket.A can gather your data and download other malware infections. Once installed, Trojan.Lechiket.A will block you from accessing Windows Registry and Task Manager, so you won't be able to remove the...

Trojan-Downloader.JS.Agent.gsv is a Trojan downloader that uses browser exploits to run a payload from a randomly-generated domain. This allows Trojan-Downloader.JS.Agent.gsv to circumvent filters against malicious websites and may also hinder general anti-malware detection, although alert PC security vendors are updating their databases for this recently-detected Trojan at the time of this writing. Because Trojan-Downloader.JS.Agent.gsv's payload isn't set to a specific PC threat,...

'Sur votre ordinateur est infecté' French Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that, innovatively, blocks your computer with a pop-up that claims an unrelated PC threat is doing the same, and then insists that you pay a Ukash fine to remove this infection. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers don't see any need to give in to 'Sur votre ordinateur est infecté' French Ransomware's ransom attempt, since 'Sur votre ordinateur est infecté' French Ransomware can be removed by suitable anti-malware...

Btsearch.name is a Google-powered search engine site that was recently-detected by PC security companies as a potential threat to your computer. Attacks associated with Btsearch.name have, so far, been limited to unwanted browser redirects and settings changes, similar to browser hijacker attacks that have been seen on other poorly-promoted search sites. Although Btsearch.name is unlikely to be an extreme danger to your PC, browser hijackers that promote Btsearch.name may block safe websites,...

Win64:Sirefef-A is a Trojan variant from the Sirefef family, a group of PC threats that are dedicated to creating backdoor vulnerabilities, downloading other forms of hostile software and disabling default security features. Win64:Sirefef-A, like many members of Sirefef , bears some traits of a rootkit and may often (but not always) be installed along with other Trojans and Sirefef-related malware. Side effects from Win64:Sirefef-A's attacks can include system freezes and critical system...

Trojan.Acbot.A is a computer Trojan horse that has a tendency to hide from detection. Trojan.Acbot.A may allow remote attackers access where they may collect data from the infected computer. Trojan.Acbot.A could also port other malware files onto a system further causing issues. Trojan.Acbot.A may be eliminated with an updated antimalware application.

Trojan.Tracur.AU is a Trojan that redirects web search results in search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, AOL and Bing to suspicious or malicious URLs and may download and execute arbitrary files that include other malware threats. Once installed on an infected computer system, Trojan.Tracur.AU can drop malicious files and modify the Windows Registry. Trojan.Tracur.AU allows attackers to gain remote and control over the affected computer system.

Spyware.Zbot.out is a member of the Zeus family of Trojans, a kit-produced series of banking Trojans that steal bank account information and lower your computer's overall security (particularly with regards to your firewall and web browser). Spyware.Zbot.out attacks have been confirmed in the wild as of late July 2012, and should be considered ongoing threats to your computer, bank account and related assets. Because Spyware.Zbot.out, unlike some members of the Zeus Trojan family, have been...

Home.sweetim.com is a sub-domain of sweetim.com, a website that promotes an emoticon product for Internet Explorer. In spite of its seemingly benevolent function, the SweetIM product has been found to be guilty of having several traits of malicious software, including changing your browser's settings to promote Home.sweetim.com and related sites without your consent. In general, malware analysts recommend that you remove SweetIM software with an anti-malware product to ensure the full...

The SGAE Virus is Spain's very own variant of a regional Lockscreen Trojan that varies its language and the legal bodies referenced with the country (determined by your IP) of the infected computer. Like other members of Lockscreen , the SGAE Virus claims, wielding the hefty authority of the SGAE, that your computer has been locked due to its association with intellectual property violations (such as downloading or uploading copyrighted music). While the SGAE Virus would love for you to...

The SIAE Virus is an Italy-specific ransomware Trojan from the Lockscreen family. True to the standards of its family, the SIAE Virus presents itself as a warning from a legitimate agency and claims to have locked down your PC due to detected illegal activities. Although the SIAE Virus warns that you must pay a fine or face heavy legal penalties that can include imprisonment, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have confirmed that the SIAE Virus is unrelated to the real SIAE and doesn't...

Troj/Bredo-ABB or Gen:Variant.Barys.7136 is a recently-detected Trojan that's distributed by fraudulent e-mail messages that claim to be from Groupon – a discount website that e-mails its bargains straight to the mailboxes of its members. Unlike normal Groupon e-mails, Troj/Bredo-ABB e-mails include a zipped file attachment that infects your PC with Troj/Bredo-ABB. The recently-identified nature of Troj/Bredo-ABB has left its payload and overall capabilities uninspected as of the time of this...

Black Hat USA, a yearly premier conference on security information attracting thousands of attendees, was the brunt of over 1,500 severe independent security events on its wireless LAN during this year's conference. Wireless networks remain to be an open target for those with just enough 'hacker' experience. During this year's Black Hat 2012 event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, there were a variety of devices used by attendees accessing the WLAN. It was estimated that 3,155 of the...