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Archive for May, 2007

Worm.Spybot.JPB

May 11th, 2007
Worm.Spybot.JPB infects victims' systems through network share vunerabilities and creates backdoors for malicious persons once it gets into a computer. With the help of backdoors created by Worm.Spybot.JPB, intruders may take control of your system, add other malware parasites or steal your personal information. Although Worm.Spybot.JPB may be easily removed by manual methods, other malware [...] Read more on How to remove Worm.Spybot.JPB?

Worm

MalwareWipePro

May 11th, 2007
MalwareWipePro is a clone of MalwareWipe and a false anti-spyware computer parasite that gets into a user's system via various Trojans, most notably Zlob. As soon as the infection is complete, the user will be harassed by multiple pop-up messages stating that its system has been infected. According to these messages, your system may be [...] Read more on MalwareWipePro removal instructions

Adware

Trojan.Clicker-JC

May 10th, 2007
Trojan.Clicker-JC is a parasite that uses your internet connection to secretly visit certain webpages with advertising content after silently infecting your system. Trojan.Clicker-JC is a dangerous threat that will degrade your internet connection speed. Moreover, Trojan.Clicker-JC may install additional malware to your system. Read more on Trojan.Clicker-JC removal instructions

Trojan

Trojan.Nordex.B

May 10th, 2007
Trojan.Nordex.B generally spreads via internet browser security holes and email spambots. As soon as Trojan.Nordex.B gets in your computer, it opens a backdoor to your PC and gives complete control of it to the person who is in control of the Trojan. Trojan.Nordex.B is a dangerous threat to your system and should be removed immediately [...] Read more on Trojan.Nordex.B removal guide

Trojan

ExpertAntivirus

May 10th, 2007
ExpertAntivirus is classified as rogue antivirus parasite. It is installed by a Trojan, and starts to display fake virus security warnings and pop-ups as soon as ExpertAntivirus infects your system. If you click on any of these warnings, you will be redirected to ExpertAntivirus webpage, where you will be asked to buy the program or [...] Read more on How to remove ExpertAntivirus?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Ad-Protect

May 10th, 2007
Ad-Protect, another version of VirusBlast, is a rogue anti-spyware program, which uses scare tactics (fake error messages and warnings) to make a user buy the parasite. Ad-Protect does not fix errors nor scans your computer properly. Read more on Stop Ad-Protect from harming your PC

Adware, Rogue Anti-Spyware

SpyDawn

May 10th, 2007
SpyDawn is promoted as a spyware remover, although it is one of many rogue anti-spyware products. In order to force the user to buy the program, SpyDawn uses advertising, malicious parasites and other exploits. SpyDawn displays fake security alerts or a notification of infected computer and in this way wants the user to buy the [...] Read more on SpyDawn removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

VSToolbar

May 9th, 2007
VSToolbar is another variation of VSolutions Toolbar that advertises its creators by adding several icons and links to commercial sites to your web browser. The VSToolbar is impossible to remove manually, so the only way to get rid of this parasite is via automatic removal tools. Read more on VSToolbar removal guide

Browser Helper Object

Adware.IpWins

May 9th, 2007
Adware.IpWins is a badly coded adware program that is a clone of PurityScan and ClickSping. As soon as it infects your computer, Adware.IpWins starts to display massive numbers of various pop-up advertisements. It may also cause severe browser instability due to its bad code. However, the worst effect of Adware.IpWins infection is that it creates [...] Read more on Adware.IpWins removal instructions

Adware

WhenUSave

May 8th, 2007
WhenUSave is another adware parasite that annoys its victims by constantly displaying vast amounts of pop-up advertisements. This malware application will most probably degrade your PC performance by constantly running in the background. Usually, WhenUSave comes bundled with other freeware or shareware programs, so if you try to remove it, their functionality may be partially [...] Read more on WhenUSave removal guide

Adware

Adware.Yazzle

May 8th, 2007
Yazzle is the adware that annoys its victims by showing huge amounts of various alerts, misleading popups and advertisements. You can install Yazzle.Adware together with different games that are offered for free on the Internet, such as Yazzle Sudoku and others. As soon as it gets inside the system, Yazzle causes lots of pop-ups and [...] Read more on How to remove Adware.Yazzle ?

Adware

180Solutions

May 8th, 2007
180Solutions or Zango is a family of malicious adware programs that deliver large quantities of advertisements to your system as different parasites. The company admitted that their business model is broken and they can not control how they affiliates distribute their product. Additionally, this product was distributed from sites with dubious content. The adware by [...] Read more on Stop 180Solutions from harming your PC

Adware

VirusBurst

May 8th, 2007
VirusBurst is fake anti-spyware software. Without the conscious consent of the user, VirusBurst is usually installed through a virus or Trojan. Like other corrupt spyware removers, it acts similarly and shows alert messages with content that the computer is infected with spyware. In order to clean the computer, the user must purchase the program. VirusBurst [...] Read more on VirusBurst removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

RAT.WinSpy

May 5th, 2007
WinSpy is a powerful malicious Remote Administration Tool of the same name as a dangerous rogue anti-spyware parasite, created to monitor all user computer activity. Although a RAT, WinSpy does not grant its user total control over a victim’s PC.  However, it will log all your keystrokes, take screenshots of your activity, and steal your [...] Read more on RAT.WinSpy removal instructions

Remote Administration Tool

SpyOutside

May 5th, 2007
SpyOutside is classified as keylogger: although it claims to be legitimate, it will monitor your computer activity and log each keystroke you make, thus endangering your privacy. Most antispyware programs will face difficulties detecting and removing SpyOutside, as it runs silently in the background. Read more on SpyOutside removal guide

Key logger