Archive for 'Virus Removal'
Security Tool Virus Clones Alive and Well
Since October 2009, there have been many variations of Security Tool, also known by security experts as Security Tool Virus. This Trojan has exploited more than a million computers, but no one knows for sure what the exact number is for total computers infected. Everyday a new bogus antivirus and or security application is released. [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Windows Security 2011
Windows Security 2011 is classified as a rogue antivirus program that falsely alerts and reports security threats on a user’s computer. These rogue and or fake security programs are distributed for the purpose of stealing your money by scamming users into purchasing a license copy in order to remove the fake threats. Windows Security 2011 [...]
Full StoryStumbleUpon Shares Serving Up Trojans
Over the weekend, I noticed that some pages being shared on the social network StumbleUpon have malicious code. The sites distribute a Trojan which installs a rogue anti-virus program without the user’s knowledge or consent. Once installed, the user will be alerted with false threats on the computer. In order to remove these false threats, [...]
Full StoryYahoo Mail System Notification Virus
There’s an email purporting to be from Yahoo stating that “Your account is blocked” and for more information, download the attached document. The document is “details.zip” and it’s not from Yahoo. If a user opens the attachment it will infect their system with a nasty virus. The same infected attachment is also being sent from [...]
Full StoryMalwarebytes Anti-Malware Full Version Giveaway!
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware offers a free version of its popular and most effective security solution in removing malware. Why settle for free when you can get real-time protection, scheduled scanning, and scheduled updating. Malwarebytes has been instrumental in quarantining and removing malware on infected machines. It’s hard not to like Malwarebytes and for that, we are [...]
Full StorySecurity Tool Virus Removal Update
One of our fans, a computer technician, provided updated instructions on “How to Remove Security Tool Virus.” I would like to thank Jay Max for the information that I am about to share. These instructions have been proven as Jay was also infected by this virus. Security Tool Virus Removal First, download Malwarebytes and Spybot. [...]
Full StoryHalloween Scary and Malicious
It’s creepy and it’s spooky, but sometimes sharing a link with friends and family can put them in harm’s way. You should be very careful on what Halloween links you click on and share as many of them lead to websites that have a poor reputation and low reliability. To be sure if a website [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Desktop Security 2010
Desktop Security 2010 is a rogue Anti-Spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Desktop Security 2010 and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of [...]
Full StoryChelsea Clinton Searches Serving Up Rogue Software
One of the biggest news stories was the recent marriage of Chelsea Clinton, and a headline story that cyber criminals are exploiting in a big way. When you search for information about Chelsea Clinton, there are sponsored links that lead to malicious websites. These links will redirect a user to a website which looks like [...]
Full StoryFarmVille Cheats come with Viruses
FarmVille is a very popular and addicting game on Facebook. There are many players who are looking to get an edge by searching for FarmVille Cheats on Google and other search engines. The problem with searching for Farmville cheats is what you may get in return. There are sites that are capitalizing on the popular [...]
Full StoryRemoving Rogue Fake Antivirus
Rogue Fake Antivirus are distributed through websites that simulate virus scans. When a user downloads a Fake Antivirus program and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. This rogue software tries to fool the user in purchasing the full license in order to remove the false threats. Unfortunately, these Fake Antivirus programs do [...]
Full StorySUPERAntiSpyware Educational License Special
SUPERAntiSpyware.com helps schools during difficult economic times with FREE lifetime updates on educational licenses in addition to discounted student versions. EUGENE, OR (May 6, 2010) – SUPERAntiSpyware.com, a Pacific Northwest developer of state-of-the-art security software, has announced a special offer for educational institutions. From now through August 1, 2010, all SUPERAntiSpyware multi-user licenses sold to [...]
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