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Pushdo Trojan

Pushdo Trojan is an exceptionally dangerous Windows infection which was first detected in September of 2007. Unfortunately, the sinister program has prevailed and even became stronger. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the malicious Trojan can be spread various security vulnerabilities, including corrupted bundled downloads and spam email attachments. If you notice a suspicious email received from an unknown sender with the subject line “Card from Adult Friend Finder” (or similar), you should remove it without opening. Read more »

MsCtfMonitor.exe

MsCtfMonitor.exe is a malicious process file that is related to XP Defender 2013 group of fake antivirus programs. This file is classified as cloaked malware, which means that it stealthily enters your system and tries to remain undetected for as long as possible in order for the malicious program (it is related to) to reach its goals. Basically it means that if you have MsCtfMonitor.exe on your PC, there is a 100% chance that you are infected with other malware as well (most likely - rogue antispyware), so if you decide to remove MsCtfMonitor.exe, be sure to terminate all the related applications as well. Read more »

System message – Sector Not Found

System message – Sector Not Found

System message – Sector Not Found is a fake alert which follows the deceitful, clandestine System Repair. The fictitious system defragmenter may release various pop-up notifications and recommendations regarding the security of your personal computer. Needless to say, if the program has appeared on your PC without prior request and you have not downloaded it, there is no doubt that it is fictitious. Additionally, you should realize that no system optimizer could fix lost hard drive space or decrease allegedly critical RAM temperatures. Should you pay money for the full version of System Repair? On the contrary! You should delete the program from the computer because it is the only way to remove System message – Sector Not Found alert and other bogus notifications. Read more »

PC Fix Speed Virus

PC Fix Speed Virus

PC Fix Speed Virus is a fake registry cleaner that pretends it can optimized your system and help you improve your overall system performance. Although this program is not a genuine virus, you cannot leave it on your PC. Its malicious nature manifests in the fact that PC Fix Speed Virus cannot be removed from Control Panel, unless you buy the full version of this application. No legitimate program would make you buy the license in exchange for the possibility to remove it. Therefore, you have to acquire a powerful antimalware tool and remove PC Fix Speed Virus from your PC as soon as possible. Read more »

Su Licencia Ha Caducado Virus

Su Licencia Ha Caducado Virus

Once your operating Windows system becomes locked by the vicious Su Licencia Ha Caducado Virus, there is nothing else you should do but have the malicious infection removed. The main objective of the ransomware is to trick you into sending a bogus text message (SMS) for a completely fictitious Windows license verification. Even though it is stated that the SMS is free-of-charge, in reality you will be charged incredible sums for sending it. Needless to say, the accumulated gains end up in the pockets of cyber criminals, which is why you should ignore the screen-locking alert and delete Su Licencia Ha Caducado Virus without further hesitation. Read more »

Software Education Hijacker

If your browsing sessions are interrupted by abrupt redirecting to sftwred.info, there is no doubt that the malicious Software Education Hijacker has corrupted your operating system and Internet browsers. The devious redirect virus could have accessed your PC after clicking on misleading online ads or random links, downloading from P2P file-sharing sites or opening spam email attachments. These security gaps are often utilized by schemers to infect targeted systems with devious, clandestine, treacherously running infections. Fortunately, the vicious hijacker is a visible infection, Read more »

Why do I see this page Virus

Why do I see this page Virus

Why do I see this page is a malicious message from computer malware that does not allow you to access a list of popular social networking websites (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and so on). The message displayed claims that you have been engaged in "unusual activity" and therefore you need to complete a survey in order to access the blocked websites. Needless to say, that Why do I see this page message is not legitimate and it has been devised in order to generate financial gain for cyber criminals. Instead of paying your money for nothing, you have to remove Why do I see this page malware from your computer and protect your system from similar intruders. Read more »

Trojan.Sality

Trojan.Sality is a highly dangerous infection which can connect the infected computer to a botnet and download additional files. As the threat is able to disable security programs, your anti-virus software may not detect the infection.  The threat attempts to infect every executable file which is located on local, removable and other drives.  At the time when the threat was created, it was less complicated because it was able only to download new malware and record the user’s keystrokes. Read more »

Worm:Win32/Morto.A

Worm:Win32/Morto.A is a dangerous computer worm which is employed by remote attackers in order to get unauthorized access to an infected computer. It has been created to compromise administrator passwords; as a result, it is highly advisable to change login data  if the threat has already infected the system, especially if the usernames and passwords are such as admin, admin2, administrator and 123, 123456, 111111, respectively. Read more »

Mixmeister Search

If you think that your browsers can be affected by Mixmeister software, you are quite mistaken. The software which enables you to refine a music mix does not contain any spyware or malware applications. If you think that the search provider you are forced to used is associated with Mixmeister and therefore can be called Mixmeister Search, keep in mind that there are a lot of free programs which can be bundled with various programs. The producer of the software for playing and producing music does not try to promote any additional toolbars or search engines, so if your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla have been modified, it implies that you have downloaded the software from other sources. Read more »