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WebPornoTv

WebPornoTv

Even though some computer users install WebPornoTv onto their operating systems themselves, in other cases this application can enters the PC bundled with other programs. As Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered, the official download page (webpornotv.com) no longer supports an active download link. Nonetheless, the application can be installed from pc-on-toolbar.com, updatestar.com, software.informer.com, and other websites supported by third party software distributors. Even though the program presented via these sources might be authentic, you need to beware of the additionally packed applications which you may be unfamiliar with. We suggest you remove WebPornoTv if you have found this application installed onto your personal computer without your consent together with other undesirable computer applications. Read more »

Botnet.cacaoweb

As you may know already, Botnet.cacaoweb is a collection of programs which are connected using the Internet. Unfortunately, this botnet is not used to your benefit. In fact, cyber criminals who have created the botnet can use it to perform various malicious processes, including spam email distribution and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. If you do not want to be part of the network used by schemers, you need to remove Botnet.cacaoweb from the Windows operating system as soon as possible. If you do not perform this task, your operating system could be used as a tool to perform highly illegal activity. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the botnet could even be employed to infect your own personal computer with dangerous malware. Read more »

Windows Security Master

Windows Security Master

Have no doubt that you need to remove Windows Security Master instead of trusting supposedly beneficial services. Even though the anti-spyware is represented as a legitimate security program, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers can assure you that this is a fictional program which has been developed by schemers to fool you into giving up your money. Unfortunately, many rush to purchase the full version of the clandestine Windows Security Master without even thinking about the consequences. If you purchase the fake malware remover, besides taking your money in return of bogus services, schemers will also find out your home address, full name and credit card details. This data could be employed to use your credit card in the future. If this is not what you want, you need to ignore the bogus rogue’s services and rush to delete it from the PC. Read more »

History Boss Toolbar

History Boss Toolbar

History Boss Toolbar is a free browser extension for history buffs, which is distributed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The application works on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, and is available at free.historyboos.com. The toolbar contains links to history websites, such as history.com and smithsonian.com, which provides visitors with answers to many history-related questions.  The History Boss Toolbar also allows its users to access history-themed games and activities. Moreover, the toolbar contains links to news websites, where you can search historical facts by month and day. However, the seemingly harmless toolbar has something which may encourage you to remove it from the PC. Read more »

Windows Defence Unit

Windows Defence Unit

Do not be mistaken by the misleading interface of the rogue anti-spyware Windows Defence Unit. This program has been developed by schemers who can activate it with the help of Trojans which are already running on your operating system. The rogue’s components could also be installed onto your PC using social engineering scams and drive-by download tricks. When the fake AV is fully installed onto your computer, it can block executable files partially paralyzing the entire operating system. As our malware researchers have discovered, the infection removes access to such utilities as Task Manager and Registry Editor, denies the connection to the web and the installation of new applications to aggravate Windows Defence Unit removal. Unfortunately, this is the task you need to perform as soon as possible. Read more »

Windows Protection Tool

Windows users need to beware of the new rogue anti-spyware – Windows Protection Tool. This fake AV could be offered as a legitimate malware removal application via a misleading online scanner; however, it could also be installed secretly using various drive-by download and social engineering scams. The infection could be running with the help of malicious files as well as other dangerous infections. If you have found the rogue running on the operating system and you cannot explain its entrance, you can suspect malignant, malware downloading Trojans. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com, if you do not remove Windows Protection Tool and other potentially running infections, your virtual security could be endangered. If you are not comfortable with this outcome, you should delete the malicious computer infections right away, and this report will help you perform this task. Read more »

Windows Protection Booster

Windows Protection Booster

Windows Protection Booster is a fake anti-virus program, which can easily beguile unsuspecting computer users into purchase the full version of the program. It is installed as a trial version without the user’s permission, and, once it is installed, the system stops running properly. It is so because the malicious program attempts to make you think that the computer is being damaged by numerous infections.  According to the schemers’ plan, you get worried about your personal information stored on the PC and invest in the program to have the infections removed. However, Windows Protection Booster cannot detect any threats. It provides you with a fake scanner; hence, do not delay the removal of this fraudulent program. Read more »

Futurro Antivirus Software

Futurro Antivirus Software

If you cannot access the internet and any of your legitimate programs, it is very probable that you have encountered Futurro Antivirus Software, which is a typical rogue application. As it is a fake antivirus tool, you should not expect it to do anything beneficial. Actually, its main purpose is very simple – it is to extort money from computer users. Thus, it is not surprising that this fake application seeks to convince users that their computers are heavily infected. For this matter, various fake alerts and pop-ups are displayed. You should definitely remove this rogue application if you want to use your computer freely again. The removal of Futurro Antivirus Software is not very easy, which is why we are determined to help you. Read more »

Windows AntiVirus Booster

Windows AntiVirus Booster

Windows AntiVirus Booster is a rogue application which might infect your system without you even noticing it. This fake program has only been created to convince you that your computer is infected and thus lure you into purchasing the license to erase all the existing threats. However, you should definitely not do that because this program will not remove any infections and you just lose all your money. Unfortunately, these FakeVimes family infections, including Windows AntiVirus Booster and other ones that have been replaced, for instance, Windows AntiVirus Helper and Windows AntiVirus Tool are not easy to remove. Luckily, we are here to help you. Read more »

Windows Antivirus Helper

Windows Antivirus Helper

There are plenty of rogue applications published nowadays and Windows Antivirus Helper is the newest product of cyber criminals. This fake application replaces Windows Antivirus Suite, Windows Antivirus Tool, and Windows AntiBreach Helper as well as belongs to the FakeVimes family of rogue antispyware. You should definitely not keep it on your PC because this program will not only slow down the computer, connect to the internet without your permission, but also restrict the access to different programs and documents. The only way to change this is to erase Windows Antivirus Helper entirely from your system. You should know that the removal process is not very easy, which is why we will help you to do that. Read more »