‘Tietokoneessa On Lukittu ja Kaikki Tiedot On Salattu’ Virus

Posted: May 10, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot The 'Tietokoneessa on Lukittu ja Kaikki Tiedot on Salattu' Virus is Finland's own variant of previous Police trojans that have circulated throughout Europe and other first-world regions. Other than its pop-up alert using the Finnish language, the 'Tietokoneessa on Lukittu ja Kaikki Tiedot on Salattu' Virus is identical to similar Police trojans , and like its relatives, makes accusations of your computer being used for media piracy and/or illegal pornography. While the 'Tietokoneessa on Lukittu ja Kaikki Tiedot on Salattu' Virus insists that you pay a fine within twenty-four hours,...

Win 8 Protection 2013

Posted: May 9, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Win 8 Protection 2013 is a rogue anti-malware program that creates imitations of real anti-malware alerts and system scans to persuade its victims to spend money on a fake 'registered' version of its software, exposing their confidential financial information in the process. Despite being designed to look just like an actual PC security product, Win 8 Protection 2013 can't detect, block or delete any kind of malicious software or other PC threat. Removing Win 8 Protection 2013 with a legitimate anti-malware scanner always is recommended by SpywareRemove.com malware experts, particularly...

‘El Ordenador se ha Bloqueado’ Ransomware

Posted: May 7, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
'El Ordenador se ha Bloqueado' Ransomware, the full title 'El ordenador se ha bloqueado y todos sus datos se cifran' Virus is ransomware that covers the desktop of the targeted PC with a misleading pop-up warning message generated and delivered to vulnerable computers in Spain by a Trojan Reveton. The Trojan completely blocks the affected computer user from accessing the desktop and computer and demands a ransom of 200 Euro to restore access to the PC. The fake pop-up alert of 'El ordenador se ha bloqueado y todos sus datos se cifran' Ransomware claims that the computer has been locked...

Vista Protection 2013

Posted: May 7, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Vista Protection 2013 is a rogue anti-spyware application, which masquerades as a real security program. Vista Protection 2013 uses deceptive methods that involve faux system scans and pop-up security alerts in order to trick attacked PC users into believing they have numerous problems with their computers. Once installed on the targeted PC, Vista Protection 2013 performs bogus system scans and returns falsified PC scan results in order to dupe victimized users into thinking their computers have been corrupted by numerous malware threats. Vista Protection 2013 also displays fake pop-up...

Safe PC Cleaner

Posted: May 6, 2013 | Category: Rogue Optimizer Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot Safe PC Cleaner is a rogue system cleaner – a program that pretends to remove 'junk' files and data from your computer, when Safe PC Cleaner actually is designed to create fraudulent scanner results to force you to purchase a registered version of its software. With strong similarities to previous but unrelated rogue system cleaners, Safe PC Cleaner also may engage in such activities as generating fake pop-up alerts, blocking other programs or changing your system settings in ways that impact your PC's security negatively. SpywareRemove.com malware experts always recommend...

MoneyGram Virus

Posted: May 6, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot The MoneyGram Virus can refer to any Police Trojan that generates fake legal warnings and requests a ransom fine through the MoneyGram service. Recent variants of the MoneyGram Virus have been found to focus on threatening PC users with warped versions of US laws, making references to entities such as the FBI, the International Police Association and/or SOPA. Despite its warnings, the MoneyGram Virus cannot detect any kind of criminal activity related to your computer, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers stress that you should avoid paying its fake legal fee. Police Trojans like...

FBI PayPal Virus

Posted: May 6, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot The FBI PayPal Virus is a new variant of past Police Trojans (such as the FBI Moneypak Ransomware) that also display fake police warnings in an attempt to extort their victims for money, supposedly before their computers will be unlocked. The FBI PayPal Virus's attacks are accompanied by attempts to block other Windows programs and any ordinary usage of the Windows OS, as well as warnings regarding various laws that you've supposedly broken – most typically, ones involving online piracy or illegal subtypes of pornography. Contrary to its looks, the FBI PayPal Virus isn't a real...

XP Protection 2013

Posted: May 6, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
XP Protection 2013 is a rogue anti-malware program that's based on the prolific FakeRean family and is installed on vulnerable Windows XP systems. XP Protection 2013 can't detect real malware or other PC threats, but pretends to be able to detect a high range of Trojans, spyware, viruses and worms as a means of convincing you to register XP Protection 2013. This registration process transfers funds and sensitive financial information to criminals. SpywareRemove.com malware experts also emphasize that XP Protection 2013 always is a potent security hazard, as a result of its ability to...

Win 7 Protection 2013

Posted: May 6, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Win 7 Protection 2013 is a member of the widespread and diverse family of rogue anti-malware scanners known as , and like all members of that family, pretends to be capable of finding malware and other PC threats while, in reality, Win 7 Protection 2013 displays fraudulent system information. While dodging Win 7 Protection 2013's fake scanner results and pop-ups always are a concern, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers are more worried by Win 7 Protection 2013's other attacks, which can include disabling important security features, blocking the majority of other programs and blocking...

Internet Security 2013

Posted: May 3, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Virus Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Internet Security 2013 is a new variant of old scamware programs that are marketed as anti-malware products, but actually are rogue anti-malware programs without any legitimate security-related features. By pretending to detect various PC threats (such as keyloggers and other specialized forms of spyware) and then requesting money to remove them, Internet Security 2013 hopes to gain access to both your finances and associated information, such as your credit card details. However, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that Internet Security 2013 can't find or remove any kind of...

Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus

Posted: April 29, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot The Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus is a Police Ransomware Trojan that blocks you from using your Windows desktop under the claim that your computer has been used for illegal activities such as viewing underage pornography. Although the Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus's pop-up warning is crafted to look like a warning from the US government, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus actually locks your computer no matter what it may or may not have been utilized to accomplish and doesn't have any affiliation with any government. Instead of paying the ransom that the Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus requests...

Morocco Sûreté Nationale Ransomware

Posted: April 23, 2013 | Category: Ransomware | Threat Level: 10/10
The Morocco Sûreté Nationale Ransomware is a confirmed member of the CashU family, a close group of related Police Trojans that previously have targeted primarily Middle Eastern countries. With the Morocco Sûreté Nationale Ransomware's attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Morocco, but otherwise being identical to past examples of related Police Ransomware Trojan attacks, the Morocco Sûreté Nationale Ransomware only exemplifies how far abroad criminals are willing to look for new victims. Since the Morocco Sûreté Nationale Ransomware attempts to pose as a legitimate...

SecureBit Technologies

Posted: April 23, 2013 | Category: Rogue Anti-Virus Programs | Threat Level: 10/10
Screenshot Securebit Technologies (Securebit Technologies Free Antivirus), not to be confused with three separate IT companies of the same name, is a rogue anti-malware product that displays fake system scans and alerts to convince you to purchase its software. Instead of helping your PC's security, Securebit Technologies Free Antivirus only can provide false information about fake infections, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts have readily confirmed Securebit Technologies's inability to detect or remove legitimate types of malicious software. Any Securebit Technologies infection should be...

State of Qatar Ministry of Interior Virus

Posted: April 22, 2013 | Category: Ransomware
A new addition into the annals of Middle Eastern Police Trojans, the State of Qatar Ministry of Interior Virus is a CashU Virus variant that blocks your computer with a fraudulent police alert. This alert claims to have blocked your computer as a penalty for your online crimes, which supposedly merit a CashU fee. SpywareRemove.com malware experts stress that any money paid through the State of Qatar Ministry of Interior Virus's suggested methods actually makes its way to malware authors, rather than Qatar's Ministry of Interior. Since the State of Qatar Ministry of Interior Virus...

Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Virus

Posted: April 22, 2013 | Category: Ransomware
The 'Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' Virus is a new Police Trojan that's based on the CashU Virus family, further extending that PC threat's campaign of ransom attempts throughout the Middle East to the nation of Saudi Arabia. By creating a fake legal alert that covers your screen and includes such logo's as the emblem of the Saudia Arabian police, the 'Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' Virus terrorizes its victims into paying a fake legal fine by way of CashU. This fine actually is transferred to criminals, and the 'Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi...
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