Malware
Remove Koobface, Koobface worm removal
By Bryan on July 15, 2009 | Malware
Koobface worm is designed to spread via social networks . It affects Bebo, MyYearBook, BlackPlanet and Friendster, but it targets MySpace, Facebook and Twitter more often.Koobface posts a message on social network or sends a message to everyone on victim’s contacts list. The message usually invites to click a link and watch a video. The link leads to a fraudulent website which offers downloading either a video codec or Flash player update. Read more.
Mirar
By Bryan on July 10, 2009 | Malware
Mirar is a rather irritating than dangerous application. It is a malicious Internet Explorer browser helper object disguised as a legitimate plugin, therefore it is hard to remove without having a functional security software. Mirar hijacks the IE browser and redirects it to some commercial websites that have not been requested by the user. It also pops-out various annoying ads while surfing the net. Read more.
Waledac
By Bryan on July 8, 2009 | MalwareWaledac is a notorious backdoor trojan that downloads and installs various malicious software and viruses into the system without the user being even aware of the process. Waledac may also provide the ability for someone to remotely access the computer's private data, which may cause private information theft. Waledac trojan might be acquired through spam websites that usually pretend to give away free holiday e-cards or some other merchandise. Read more.
Vundo
By Luciana on July 7, 2009 | MalwareVundo is one of the most popular trojan viruses on the internet, and one of the most dangerous as well. It is usually used for distributing malicious programs from the web into your system. Vundo trojan might also change computer settings allowing various spyware, rogue security software, other trojans and system parasites enter your computer. It also functions as a pop-up and fake security alert generator, which tricks the user into purchasing false security tools. Read more.
Win32/Taterf.B
By Jason on July 7, 2009 | MalwareWin32/Taterf.B is a system parasite which steals the personal information from your computer. This may include your online usernames, passwords and other confidential data. Win32/Taterf.B a.k.a Trojan.Lineage.Gen!Pac.3 or PWS-Gamania.gen.a might also corrupt your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, therefore is a very dangerous application and must be removed from the system as soon as possible. Read more.
