Archive for May 6th, 2008

W32.Madag.A

W32.Madag.A can spreads on computer by infecting Word Document (.doc) files and creating a copy of itself on removable storage devices.


May 6th, 2008

VBS.Solow.F

VBS.Solow.F is a malicious visual basic script that can spread itself by creating a copy on local and removable media drives.


May 6th, 2008

Downloader.Lozavita

nloader.Lozavita can download and execute additional threat from the remote server and severely infected the computer.


May 6th, 2008

MalWarrior (Mal Warrior) 2008 Removal Instructions

MalWarrior 2008 Descriptions: MalWarrior, also known as Mal Warrior 2008, a rogue anti-spyware application by itself but advertises itself as a removal tool. As a matter of act, it is one of the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that causes troubles for our innocent computer users today. Generally, MalWarrior usually installed itself onto your PC without your [...]


May 6th, 2008

AntiMalwareShield (AntiMalware Shield) Removal Instructions

AntiMalwareShield Descriptions: AntiMalwareShield is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the world of computers. It is believed that AntiMalwareShield is a new variant of AntiMalwareShield. AntiMalwareShield usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Zlob.Trojan, Virus or fake software. AntiMalwareShield will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts [...]


May 6th, 2008

Trojan.Zlob.C

Trojan.Zlob.C is a Trojan downloader which installs as a driveby and upon execution downloads additional malware to infect the target machine. Threat level: High Systems affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP Type: T_Trojan, TT_Downloader


May 6th, 2008

Onlinexpscanner.com

Onlinexpscanner.com is a browser hijacker affiliated with XP AntiVirus rogue anti-spyware software. It hijacks browser and redirects to hXXp://Onlinexpscanner.com.


May 6th, 2008

VIPAntispyware (VIP Antispyware)

VIPAntispyware (VIP Antispyware) - rogue antispyware installed onto your computer through Vundo Trojan, Zlob Trojan, Virus or fake software. VIPAntiSpyware will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of VIPAntiSpyware, in order to remove the potential and reported problems.


May 6th, 2008

Mkrndofl Toolbar

Mkrndofl Toolbar is yet another toolbar from trojan.zlob family. Mkrndofl Toolbar infects your computer through fake codecs which are found on malicious websites. It will show this fake message: Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your computer for spyware and adware… It makes you believe that your computer is infected so you would [...]


May 6th, 2008

Safeshortcuts.com Removal Guide

Do you know what Safeshortcuts.com is? DESCRIPTION Safeshortcuts.com and Safeshortcuts is a fraudulent website or infection that may load on your computer every time you try to access your home page or other websites. Safeshortcuts.com was discovered to come from the Zlob.Trojan group of infections. It seems that this type of infection may hijack your web browser pointing it to the Safeshortcuts.com website. Safeshortcuts.com is known to promote and distribute different rogue anti-spyware programs or infections such as WinSpyKiller and Win Antispyware. The Safeshortcuts.com infection may be downloaded through a fake video codec or P2P website which usually installs a Trojan on your computer. Safeshortcuts.com may have been blocked but still may remain to be a serious threat to the security of your computer.


May 6th, 2008

Yahoo to filter Net with SiteAdvisor

Surf without the sewage. Yahoo plans to start filtering out malicious websites using McAfee's SiteAdvisor software, which warns web surfers if they are about to visit a site that has been linked to spam, phishing or malicious software.


May 6th, 2008

Zlob (Trojan.Zlob)

What is Trojan.Zlob? Trojan.Zlob (Zlob.Trojan or Trojan.Zlob) is a backdoor Trojan that allows the remote attacker to perform various malicious actions on the compromised computer. It allows to install all malicious softwares to your computer. It can also delete and modify files, and put your privacy in danger. What is Trojan horse? Trojan horse is a piece of [...]


May 6th, 2008

Tiny security group gets Google’s vote

The A-Team for Open Source. Google has thrown its weight behind a fledgling security reporting group for the open-source community.


May 6th, 2008

Antivirus 2008 threat: information and removal

Antivirus 2008 is a corrupt anti-virus tool that harasses users with its scare tactics in order to earn a $50. Antivirus 2008 (also known as Antivirus2008) is distributed through malicious websites that sell other fake anti spyware tools as well. Once inside and active, Antivirus 2008 will bombard the user with an endless flood of ...


May 6th, 2008

System Integrity Scan Wizard threat: information and removal

System Integrity Scan Wizard is used in messages most commonly displayed by trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to promote rogue anti-spyware programs - fake spyware removers, which rely on such tactics to convince users to buy them. A few programs, which have been spotted displaying this popup include PCAntispyware and PCCleaner. The message looks ...


May 6th, 2008

PCSweeperPro threat: information and removal

PCSweeperPro is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. PCSweeperPro is no different than any other rogue, since they all rely on the same or very similar principle: 1)they infect the system; 2)they try to intimidate the user into buying ...


May 6th, 2008