Win32.Generic.494775

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Viruses | Threat Level: 8/10
Win32.Generic.494775 is a generic PC virus that is distributed through unsolicited email messages. Win32.Generic.494775 is involved in the spam email as an executable attachment. Win32.Generic.494775 creates copies of itself for affecting other PCs. Win32.Generic.494775 may corrupt or delete data on the infected computer and even delete all information on the hard disk. Win32.Generic.494775 also propagates via malicious downloads on the Internet. Win32.Generic.494775 can be hidden in fake software programs or other files. Select a genuine security application for removal of...

Win32.Generic.497472

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Viruses | Threat Level: 8/10
Win32.Generic.497472 is a generic computer virus that propagates via malicious spam emails. Win32.Generic.497472 is included in the fake spam email as an executable attachment. Win32.Generic.497472 is downloaded onto the affected computer without a PC owner's permission and knowledge. Win32.Generic.497472 can also replicate itself. Win32.Generic.497472 uses all available PC memory and can delete your data and damage your machine. Win32.Generic.497472 can spread itself across networks and bypass the detection of security software. Use a legitimate anti-virus program to get rid of...

Worm.Generic.23834

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Worms | Threat Level: 5/10
Worm.Generic.23834 is a generic Internet worm that is a part of unsolicited spam emails. Worm.Generic.23834 is involved in the spam email message as an executable attachment. Worm.Generic.23834 uses different ways to access the compromised PC system. Worm.Generic.23834 can also proliferate through P2P file sharing applications and network shares. Worm.Generic.23834 replicates itself for corrupting as much computers as possible. Worm.Generic.23834 contaminates genuine software programs, affect the victim's private details, system files and other information. Worm.Generic.23834 might be...

Worm.Generic.24461

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Worms | Threat Level: 5/10
Worm.Generic.24461 is a generic detection for a worm that's often distributed by mass e-mail 'spam' messages, and is frequently used to identify members of the Win32/Mydoom family. Besides spreading through e-mail by exploiting the very resources of the computers that Worm.Generic.24461 infects, Worm.Generic.24461 may also include network-propagation functions that cause any PC that accesses a network-shared drive with an infected system to be next in line for infection by Worm.Generic.24461. Worm.Generic.24461 can also include support for backdoor Trojan functions, which...

Win32.Worm.Mytob.C@mm

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Worms | Threat Level: 5/10
Win32.Worm.Mytob.C@mm is a variant of the Win32/Zotob worm, and acquired especial notoriety for its 2005-era infection of CNN computers, temporarily interfering with CNN Live news services. Despite its age, Win32.Worm.Mytob.C@mm has still been confirmed to be in distribution by various means as of 2012, including being sent as a file attachment via spam e-mail messages (most likely via mass-mailing attacks that are coordinated by Win32.Worm.Mytob.C@mm itself). Although SpywareRemove.com malware experts have confirmed that Win32.Worm.Mytob.C@mm doesn't always cause visible symptoms, any...

Spammer.Sasfis.A

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 8/10
Spammer.Sasfis.A is a backdoor Trojan that is distributed by attackers through spam emails and can use your accounts to further propagate itself to other computers. Spammer.Sasfis.A is difficult to detect and remove from the infected computer system. Spammer.Sasfis.A will block affected computer users from accessing Windows programs. Spammer.Sasfis.A will also slow down your PC. Spammer.Sasfis.A can also download and install additional malware infections. You need to choose a recognized anti-virus application to uninstall Spammer.Sasfis.A as soon as possible.

Win32.Adialer

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 8/10
Win32.Adialer is a dangerous dialer that adds some files on other applications in an attempt to show a notification, which would ask an affected PC user to access premium zones on the Internet. Win32.Adialer can dial to remote websites without a PC user's consent by using the 'RasDial' API. Win32.Adialer might also dial adult websites, which in the end will bill you with premium rates. It is strongly advised to remove Win32.Adialer with a genuine security tool.

JS.Phremous

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Worms | Threat Level: 5/10
JS.Phremous is a computer worm that replicates itself to removable drives and network shares. Once executed, JS.Phremous creates the certain files. JS.Phremous also creates the certain file on all drives that include removable drives and network shares. JS.Phremous creates .lnk files for every folder located in the particular locations. JS.Phremous also conceals the particular folders JS.Phremous conceals itself inside a .html file and can be started in numerous ways. For instance, if JS.Phremous is manually initiated with Internet Explorer, it tries to move the IE window outside of the...

Trojan.Cleamanloader

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan.Cleamanloader is a Trojan that loads and starts Trojan.Cleaman . Once executed, Trojan.Cleamanloader tries to load a separate malevolent file, detected as Trojan.Cleaman into it's memory space. Trojan.Cleamanloader then runs one of the infected file's exports. Get rid of Trojan.Cleamanloader immediately after detection.

Trojan.Cleaman

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Trojans
Trojan.Cleaman is a Trojan that can redirect traffic of the compromised web browser from particular search engine web pages. Trojan.Cleaman is distributed by attackers as an email attachment, downloaded from a hijacked website, or downloaded by other malware threats. Trojan.Cleaman may also use an invalid digital certificate in order to fool the affected PC user into believing it is a legitimate file. Once executed, Trojan.Cleaman hooks numerous Windows APIs. Trojan.Cleaman then conceals any file named 'dplayx.dll' and 'dplaysvr.exe', involving legitimate, harmless files, so that it is...

FakeGal

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
FakeGal is a rogue security program that displays the traditional characteristics of scamware, including creating fake security information regarding live attacks, infections by malicious software and other PC threats. Although FakeGal will attempt to procure money and related financial information by claiming that only its purchasable version can remove the PC threats that FakeGal (falsely) claims are on your computer, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers stress the fact that FakeGal has no genuine security-related functions and shouldn't be taken as a legitimate anti-malware...

Adware.Give4Free

Posted: May 2, 2012 | Category: Adware | Threat Level: 2/10
Adware.Give4Free is an adware program which is distributed through spam email attachments that include Trojans. Adware.Give4Free will attempt to remain in the targeted computer system as soon as possible, therefore, it might be hard to uninstall. Adware.Give4Free disguises itself so that Windows users cannot easily find and uninstall it by using security software. When on the compromised PC system, Adware.Give4Free might drop other malware threats. Adware.Give4Free displays pop-up advertisements on the desktop of the infected machine. Remove Adware.Give4Free with a reputable anti-malware...

Trojan.Ransomlock

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 9/10
Trojan.Ransomlock is a family name for related Police Trojans that display inaccurate legal alerts, lock your computer and request money that supposedly goes towards paying a legal fine. Rather than being sent by any form of local police authorities, Trojan.Ransomlock actually is the product of criminals who use Trojan.Ransomlock to gather money from victims illegally. Trojan.Ransomlock variants can re-specialize their warning messages for including details that are specific to both your country and your computer, but never should be unlocked through the methods their pop-up warnings...

Trojan.Teniel

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Trojans | Threat Level: 8/10
Trojan.Teniel is a mischievous computer infection. Trojan.Teniel is able to infiltrate a system without any indication to the computer user. Trojan.Teniel could even connect to remote sources where a hacker may be able to pilfer data stored on the infected system. It is important to eliminate this threat by detecting and automatically removing Trojan.Teniel.

BKDR_METEO.HVN

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Backdoors | Threat Level: 6/10
BKDR_METEO.HVN is a backdoor Trojan that is distributed as a fake encryption product for Skype (a popular instant messenger and mic/webcam communication program). Besides a payload that includes the installation of a second backdoor Trojan identified as BKDR_ZAPCHAST.HVN , BKDR_METEO.HVN also deletes configuration files for Microsoft's .NET framework and modifies the Windows Registry. By themselves, BKDR_METEO.HVN's attacks are considered low-priority security risks, but if improperly removed may harm your operating system, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend using...

BKDR_ZAPCHAST.HVN

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Backdoors | Threat Level: 6/10
BKDR_ZAPCHAST.HVN is a slightly-outdated variant of the DarkComet backdoor Trojan and Remote Administration Tool that's installed by a fake Skype encryption program. While BKDR_ZAPCHAST.HVN isn't the most recent version of the DarkComet RAT, its capabilities still extend to allowing criminals to exercise an unhealthy amount of control over your PC, including stealing keyboard input-based information and circumventing security-related features and software. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have only found BKDR_ZAPCHAST.HVN to be distributed by BKDR_METEO.HVN from the website...

Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Malware | Threat Level: 6/10
Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507 is a dangerous malware infection. Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507 may exploit java framework to conduct malicious actions on a system. Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507 may render certain unwanted functions or even load unwanted websites without user interaction. It is essential that Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507 be detected and safely removed with the assistance of an updated malware detection tool.

Accurately-locate.com

Posted: May 1, 2012 | Category: Browser Hijackers | Threat Level: 5/10
Screenshot Accurately-locate.com is a search website that displays advertisements and other forms of unrelated content instead of filtering its links according to safety or relevance. Because Accurately-locate.com has also been noticed to propel phishing strikes and the distribution of malicious software in some of its links, we recommend that you stay away from any type of prolonged interaction with Accurately-locate.com's conclusively worthless 'search' feature. In addition to this, Accurately-locate.com has also been found to be promoted by various PC threats in browser redirect attacks that...

Troj/FlsplyBD-A

Posted: April 30, 2012 | Category: Backdoors | Threat Level: 6/10
Troj/FlsplyBD-A (also known by the alias of Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.ujhb) is a backdoor Trojan that's installed by the Windows-specific Trojan Mal/Cleaman-B , which is, itself, installed in a series of Java-based browser attacks or drive-by-downloads. Although Troj/FlsplyBD-A is limited to attacking Windows, Troj/FlsplyBD-A-related online attacks are noted for their willingness to detect and alter their payloads to install different Trojans for other operating systems, particularly Mac computers. Troj/FlsplyBD-A attempts to gather information about your PC, conceals its components...

Mal/Cleaman-B

Posted: April 30, 2012 | Category: Malware | Threat Level: 7/10
Mal/Cleaman-B is a malware infection that is a part of a malware attack associated with Python that affects both Mac and Windows computers. Mal/Cleaman-B exploits the Java security vulnerability to download further malicious code onto the corrupted PC. The malicious Java code then downloads further code onto the victim's computer system, according to what operating system he/she is running. PC users who enter hijacked websites may get affected via a Java exploit that downloads malicious software programs onto their machines. You should select a legitimate anti-malware application to...
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