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Anit-Virus Scanner
Anit-Virus Scanner for Android is a fake online security tool. It attempts to lure users into executing a scan on their devices. Later on, the Trojan will request user to download a file called VirusScanner.apk. It is a fake software that will pretend as mobile antivirus program.
Android.Batterydoctor
Batterydoctor is a Trojan created specifically for Android devices. Android.Batterydoctor shows exaggerated report that the unit is running out of battery and it offers you to download a program that it said can help recharge the battery. The truth is, Android.Batterydoctor is preparing your device to send out sensitive information to an attacker.
Windows Safeguard Upgrade
Windows Safeguard Upgrade is another example of fake anti-virus software that is part of a large group of malware family. Just like its other versions, this new edition carries the same skin. It is identical to other adaptation. In fact, the only clear difference is its title. However, it still bears the Windows trademark to [...]
How to Enable Phishing and Malware Protection – Google Chrome
Google Chrome is bundled with features to protect your computer from threats while browsing the Internet. This feature is called Phishing and Malware Protection. It employs a technology that defends the system against phishing and malware damage.
How to Turn on or Turn Off SmarScreen Filter – Internet Explorer
To those who are using Internet Explorer version 8 and 9, you probably see how SmartScreen Filter works. This feature of Internet Explorer helps in keeping your Internet browsing more secure. While browsing the web, it evaluates pages and verifies if it contains harmful elements. If it finds the page suspicious, SmartScreen immediately display a [...]
Data Recovery Virus
Data Recovery is a harmful software. It is a fake hard drive optimization tool where in the primary objective is to fool its victims. Once Data Recovery virus has taken your computer, it will detect a number of hard drive errors. Also, all by itself, it will test the system for similar problems. Later on, [...]
QWCiPhErEd Trojan
QWCiPhErEd Trojan can be detected by TrendMicro as TROJ_RANSOM.CYEA. It is a Trojan that will encrypt selected files on the infected computer .QWCiPhErEd Trojan will enter your computer as a file coming from another malware. Visiting malicious web site is the primary cause of the infection. It can be dropped on your machine without a [...]
EnCiPhErEd Trojan
EnCiPhErEd Trojan or also known as Trojan.Ransom.HM is a ransom software That will encrypt files on the infected computer and asks to pay 50 EUR for the code. This code is needed so that user may be able to decrypt affected files.
Smart HDD
Smart HDD was referred to as another bogus Windows hard disk optimization program. Sometimes tagged as Smart Repair virus, this software can be dropped and installed on the computer without user’s permission. On some instances, user installs it while disguising as a valid anti-virus program from online virus scanner web sites. Once inside the computer, [...]
XP Security 2012
XP Security 2012, also known as the Earth Antivirus is a misleading computer security program that has no capability to perform as a legitimate anti-virus program. This is the primary reason why it was categorized as rogue, fake and unwanted application. This malware is promoted as “Protect your PC, files, and identity with the industry’s [...]