Articles in the Computer Security Category
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If you are constantly getting pop ups from kaq.pagerte.net asking you to upgrade Flash Player then your computer is infected with adware and potentially unwanted programs. But don’t worry, this page contains removal instructions for the kaq.pagerte.net…
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‘Your Computer Blocked, Data Encrypted’ Virus Description ‘Your Computer Blocked, Data Encrypted’ Virus is ransomware that locks a victimized computer and displays a fake pop-up image/notification ‘WARNING! Your computer has been blocked and all your data were encrypted’ on a screen of an affected PC. ‘Your Computer Blocked, Data Encrypted’ Virus is spread by a [...]
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Read all about it, malware rates are exploding at exponential rates as we reach the half-way point for the year 2013. Many of the predictions for malware rates in 2013 have so far prevailed, which has been reiterated by several security companies in recent malware sample testing. AV-Test, a German security company, has explained their [...]
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TSPY_ZBOT.BBH Description TSPY_ZBOT.BBH is a Trojan with spyware capabilities that strives to steal information, such as user names and passwords, used when logging into specific banking or finance-related websites. TSPY_ZBOT.BBH may be unknowingly downloaded by a PC user while visiting the malicious websites. TSPY_ZBOT.BBH inserts itself into the processes ‘dwm.exe’, ‘rdpclip.exe’, ‘ctfmon.exe’, ‘wscntfy.exe’, ‘taskeng.exe’ and [...]
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DefaultTabSearch.exe – Default Tab by Search Results, LLC
What is defaulttabsearch.exe?
DefaultTabSearch.exe is a part of the Default Tab PUP/Adware. It’s not essential for Windows and may cause problems, for example slow down your computer. Mo…
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TSPY_ZBOT.SMD Description TSPY_ZBOT.SMD is a Trojan with spyware capabilities that strives to steal sensitive online banking information, such as user names and passwords. TSPY_ZBOT.SMD sets an affected PC user’s account information at risk and uses the stolen data without the victim’s authorization. TSPY_ZBOT.SMD strives to get information from a list of banks or financial institutions. [...]
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Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A Description Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A is a worm that circulates through removal drives. Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A enables remote attackers to gain backdoor access and control of the affected computer. When installed, Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A makes system changes by adding potentially malicious files. To assure that Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A loads each time Windows is started, Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A creates the registry entries. If Worm:VBS/Jenxcus.A detects a [...]
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Trojan.Lapka Description Trojan.Lapka is a Trojan that opens a back door on the targeted computer. When run, Trojan.Lapka creates a copy of itself as the potentially malicious file. Trojan.Lapka creates the potentially malicious files. Trojan.Lapka then creates the registry entries to register itself as a system service. Trojan.Lapka then creates the registry entries to register [...]
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Driver Performer Description Driver Performer is a rogue system optimization application that attempts to trick attacked PC users into purchasing a full version of a software product to repair supposed registry errors and hard drive issues. Driver Performer states to enhance the computer’s speed by removing unnecessary entries on the hardware. Once installed on a [...]
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Trojan.Syndicasec Description Trojan.Syndicasec is a Trojan that steals information and downloads files on to the infected computer. When executed, Trojan.Syndicasec creates the potentially malicious files. Trojan.Syndicasec then collects the information including host name, OS version and MAC address from the affected computer. Trojan.Syndicasec transfers the above information to the certain locations. Trojan.Syndicasec downloads a JavaScript [...]
