Internet Crime Complaint Center warning window appears on your screen all of a sudden and locks the whole desktop. Your computer stops answering any commands. To be short – becomes unusable. The hackers try to fool you in such way. They want to extort your money in their favor through indication of special GreenDot MoneyPak voucher (PIN) codes in the respective section of the locking background. The fake ICCC warning comes with quite a serious accusation with regard to users. Here is the text and screenshot of the falsified message:
четверг, 29 ноября 2012 г.
вторник, 27 ноября 2012 г.
ZeroAccess (Rootkit.0access) unistall guide
ZeroAccess rootkit has been rapidly spreading through the Web. It lurks in the deepest of spots inside the contaminated Operating System and sometimes drops its malcode in certain folders that typically are not checked by modern AV programs. One of the things ZeroAccess rootkit tends to do to the compromised PC is affecting the Internet use. It appears to be an underlying fragment of some of the multiple ongoing campaigns associated with the infamous web search redirect activity. One way or the other, there is not a slightest reason why you should bear the presence of this noxious thing inside your computer. The removal instructions we provide below are capable for detecting and removing this dangerous computer threat, so make sure to carefully perform all of them for successful system cleanup.
Your computer has been locked. fbi warning virus
FBI virus and its removal is a burning question among many users PC users worldwide. This ransomware attacked the vulnerable computers mostly located in the United States of America. The virus developers produced this badware with the intention to rip the gullible PC owners off. This theft is carried out using the next tactic: the falsified warning window appears on the compromised PC. In the majority of the cases the message claims about itself to be originated by the US police known as FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). The scary message says that this or that particular user was detecting committing many crimes through his/her computer. The desktop locker says, “the computer has been locked” due to the reasons stipulated in the ransomware. In order to open the PC , hackers learns users to pay from 100-200$ by entering the voucher of GreenDot MoneyPak payment system.
понедельник, 26 ноября 2012 г.
System Message – Write Fault Error. Fake notification. How to uninstall
System Message – Write Fault Error is a warning window that appears on your screen if your computer is infected with one multiple rogue tools currently circulating on the Web. This notification is typical for rogue hard drive defragmenters, aka as fake HDD. At once upon dropping the malcode on your computer your system you get the following fake notification:
Personal Protector 2013 Virus. Uninstall Guide
Personal Protector 2013 sounds and looks like a legitimate device, doesn’t it? In spite of the good name, it is just deceptive and harmful software. Having reached the targeted computer system itsit displays numerous warning notices about severe Trojans or system errors as bait, counting on trustful computer users. It mimics the behavior as real anti-viruses do detecting some insecure items. Anyway, do not expect any solid security support from the program under the name of Personal Protector 2013. The badware can only imitate real support but indeed it is absolutely incapable of actually doing it.
Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus. How to unblock
Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus is the warning window the PC owner sees if his/her machine is infected with one of ransomware. This is another subtype of UKASH malicious clan. It targets to infect computers localized in the United States of America. When the malcode of this ransomware is dropped on your PC, it hijackes your desktop and does not allow you to access it. The computer becomes unusable and does not answer any commands. Instead of your regular desktop theme you see the notification that your computer has been locked because of violation of the federal laws. Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus message looks as though it has been sent by the FBI and the Department of Justice.
Alexa Toolbar. How to remove
The hackers do not stay still, they find the ways to compromise your virtual security. Alexa Toolbar is one of the badware that cyber crooks have evolved for performing their malicious purposes. Infact Alexa Toolbar is a legitimate browser extension which renders the legal services which could be installed onto your Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. To boot up your surfing, the add-on can collect information about your virtual activities, including what web sites you browse and what words you type into your search engine. Unfortunately, this is where schemers have noticed a security loophole. If schemers manage to trick Alexa Toolbar developers to promote their products and services, you could be prompted into clicking on advertisements that teems with the computer infections. If you hot on such ads, they could be enabled to gather even more information about you or to slip in more malicious applications onto the computer and the browser. This could lead to confidential data theft, high-risk level malware installation and even monetary loss. Such and various other processes could be initiated by AlxTB1.dll, alxres.dll, alexa.exe and various other files which will be downloaded onto the computer without your knowledge.
“Uwaga. Pański komputer jest zablokowany ze co najmniej jednego z powodów podanych poniżej“.
`Uwaga! Panski komputer jest zablokowany’ pretends to be the warning notification allegedly generated by the organization in Poland that is a law enforcement agency to protect rights and freedoms of Polish nation. In fact it is a ransomware that enters the targeted system via available system vulnerabilities. At once upon installation, the parasite blocks the desktop. The computer becomes unusable; it does not answer any commands. The ‘Uwaga! Panski komputer jest zablokowany’ Ransomware message will lock up or prevent access to some parts of an infected computer while the message asks that a fine be paid of around 500 PLN through Ukash, Epay or PayPoint payment methods. The unblocking of your PC is the question of the crucial importance. View the removal guide below.
Komputer został zablokowany. Polska Policja Virus Removal
POLSKA POLICIA CYBERPRZESTĘPCZOŚĆ DEPARTMENT warning window, displayed on your PC instead on your normal desktop theme is the first sign that your PC is corrupted by UKASH ransomware. It is a scam that wants to take your money away. Polska Policja virus will get into your computer without your consent. Then it will block your from accessing your computer. It says “Komputer zostal zablokowany” that means the computer has been Locked. Polska Policja will claim that it is Polish Police department of CyberCrime and it has recorded your computer activity. You are told allegedly that some illegal actions were noticed performing on your PC such as watching child pornography or viewing banned websites. It also says that your IP address was recorded for downloading music and videos illegally. Please do treat this message seriously and pay your money. This message was not sent by Police, it is a handiwork of cybercrooks. They want to scare you in such way and prompt into effecting the payment via UKASH payment system. Note, that authorities never lock PCs and collect fines in such way. You are recommended to find the effective guide on how to unlock your PC and remove this badware. If you give preferences to GridinSoft Trojan Killer anti-virus Lab, the unlocking instructions are at your disposal.
Datamaskinen har blitt last. Norsk Politi virus.
Datamaskinen har blitt last! Is the warning notification generated by the ransomware virus developed especially for Internet users from Norway. As other badware of this kind it totally hijacks your PC and presents itself as some warning supposedly sent by Police of Norway (aka Norsk Politi, Polities or Institutt for Cybercrime). Well, your computer suddenly becomes unusable, it does not answer any commands. You see this scary warning window telling:
Your computer is locked for violating the Law of Great Britain. West Yorkshire Police Virus
West Yorkshire Police Virus is another computer threat you can catch surfing on the Web. West Yorkshire Police Virus is a ransomware tool that enters your system pursing on goal – to pilfer your money. To reach its evil goal the badware does its best to fool you. When the malware infiltrates into your system it automatically makes your PC unusable. It totally hijacks the screen and you cannot perform any actions on your PC.
How to stop ServAds pop-ups?
What is Servads.com. Why my search results are redirected to unwanted sites?
Servads.com is an adware that contaminates your workstation with spam adverts. The badware infiltrates into a computer via security vulnerabilities without user permission. At once upon installation, it will change browser values such as disabling popup blocker, changing homepage to http://servads.com or www.servads.com. The virus will keep opening new windows that will popup on your screen again and again. It is really annoying. In fact it is malicious app that is fabricated by spammers to make their purses thicker. They make their money on displaying the advertisements on infected PCs. All this is not just annoying but it will slow down the infected computer. It may also reduce Internet speed as Servads.com malware uses your Internet. Moreover, there is a high risk that Servads.com will open the back door for other malicious invasions. Well, if you notice Servads.com popup virus causing turmoil on your PC, remove it at once upon detection.
Media Finder removal
What is Media Finder? Is it a good video and media search engine?
Media Finder is a fake application that claims to be a helpful video and media search engine. Actually it is an evil tool and its presence can lead to a computer system breakdown. This malicious tool virus displays annoying ads that come up at certain interval of time. It may also open the back door for the further virus invasion. Media Finder virus may also change your Google, Bing or Yahoo! search results with its own ones that will cause annoying redirects to unwanted sites. Media Finder may also record your online activity through your web browser and send it to remote servers. It goes without saying that Media Finder is worth immediate removal.
понедельник, 12 ноября 2012 г.
OBS. PC-en din er blokkert pa grunn av minst en av folgende grunner.
OBS! PC-en din er blokkert pa grunn av minst en av folgende grunner is the warning notification generated by Politiet Norge Ukash Virus and the danger it poses. It locks the whole screen and makes your PC unusable. It is recommended to remove Politiet Norge Ukash Virus from your computer as soon as you can. Some users might think that it is impossible to get rid of the infection, because it locks the user out of his computer and displays a fraudulent message that says the user has violated Norwegian laws and therefore his computer has been blocked. Then Politiet Norge Ukash Virus cites a number of Penal Code articles that supposedly can be applied to the alleged crimes of the user.
OBS! PC-en din er blokkert pa grunn av minst en av folgende grunner. Du har brutt “Opphaveretts og Naerstaende Rettighets Loven (Andsverkloven)” (video, musikk, programvare) og ulovlig bruker eller distribuerer opphavsrett beskyttet inhhold, dermed bryter du paragraf 128 i straffeloven Kongeriket Norge. Paragraf 128 i straffeloven fastsetter en botestraff fra 2 opptil 5 hundre minimale lonninger eller en frihetsberovelse fra 2 til 8 ar. Du har sett eeller distribuert forbudt pornografisk innhol (Barneporno/Zoofili og osv.), Dermed bryter paragraf 202 i straffeloven Kongeriket Norge. Paragra 202 i straffeloven fastsetter en firhetsberovelse for 4 til 12 ar. Botbelopet er NOK 1000 eller €100. Boten kan betales via Ukash/PaySafeCard.
Ihr Computer wurde gesperrt. Politie Eenheid Voor De Bestrijding Cybercrime virus
Ihr Computer wurde gesperrt! Politie Eenheid Voor De Bestrijding Cybercrime! If you see this warning notification instead of your normal desktop theme it means that your PC is infected with the severe ransomware. This computer infection totally hijacks your machine and makes it inoperable, it does not respond to any commands. You have no access to the regular programs installed on your workstation, because the warning window covers the whole screen. Moreover your PC starts working unreliably, as such Trojans are constantly running in the background. The badware also reduces the speed of your Internet connection because it is used to send your private information to remote servers. The PC owner is abused of violation the Law about illegal distribution and usage of copyrighted content, such as movies or music, and even child pornography. One should pay a fine in the amount of 100 EUR during 48 hours in order to avoid the imprisonment.
How to use a Task Manager
This entry will provide you with the basic information about how to use Windows Task Manager to start programs, to kill processes, and to monitor the computer's performance.
As you see Windows Task Manager is a multi-purpose tool able to statrt up any of your programs or terminate any of selected processes running on your PC. You will find the recommendations on how to use it in the section below:
How to start Task Manager
To start Task Manager, the following hot combinations should be pressed:- Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Task Manager.
- Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
- Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and then click Task Manager.
How to end a process
- To open Task Manager, right-click on Task Bar and select Task Manager.
- Select the process you want to disable. Make sure that the end of the process will not impair your PC’s performance. Confirm by selecting End Process.
- If you are certain that the selected process could be ended, click on Yes to confirm your option.
How to monitor your computer's performance
Click the Performance tab to view a dynamic overview of the performance of your computer. This includes the following measures:
- Graphs for CPU and memory usage
- The total number of handles, threads, and processes that are running Handles are unique identifiers that allow a program to access system resources such as files, registry keys, fonts, and bitmaps. Threads are objects within processes that run program instructions.
- The total number of kilobytes (KB) that are used for physical, kernel, and commit memory
четверг, 8 ноября 2012 г.
“Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator” How to unblock it?
This entry will assist you resolving the error message "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" when you try to use "Task Manager"
“Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator” is the error the PC user encounters if his/her PC is infected by some nasty computer infection. The parasite prevents the computer owner from the running any regular programs. To be short, it gains the control over a computer in such way. To terminate this privacy-infringing activity, you are recommended performing the next steps:
Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité virus
If you turn on your PC and see that it has been locked by the warning message from Canadian Security Intelligence Service (aka CSIS) it means that your PC is infected with a ransomware that uses the name of a good organization for its malicious purposes. It is a typical handiwork of cyber crooks that use their malicious product as a tool of stealing money. It hijacks your desktop and prevents you from performing any actions on your PC. Plus, the presence of this badware represents the menace because it opens the back door for other malicious invasion. The message on you see on your screen informs you that it is needed to pay the penalty for illegal actions allegedly spotted on a PC. You are abused of visiting the sites with pornography, child pornography, zoophilia contents. Your computer also contains video files with pornographic content, elements of violence and child pornography! Spam-messages with terrorist motives were also sent from your computer. If not to pay the fine the computer will remain locked and the information will be transmitted to the authorities.
PC Defender Plus virus How to remove
PC Defender Plus. Is it reliable anti-virus?
PC Defender Plus fills the cell in the category of phony anti-virus programs. The fraudware actively drop its malicious code on the vulnerable PCs worldwide and starts and employing its deceptive activities. This bogus anti-virus tool has been recently released by hackers with one objective only – to trick the gullible Internet users and milk money out of them. To reach its purpose it displays falsified security alerts, warnings, popups and notifications. This program is a real adept in scaring users about their security problems. Note! The hoax does not require your permission for installation. It is the first sign that it is virus program. Upon successful entry into the targeted computer this scamware make some registry amendments and tunes up the system to be launched automatically after every PC reboot. Thus the users face the GUI of this unwanted tool every time he/she launches a PC. Instead of steady work of a PC one sees this PC Defender Plus virus. It goes without saying that its numerous fake and untrue security alerts are really annoying. The virus deeply roots into a system; in order to eradicate one should know where the rogue hides.
вторник, 6 ноября 2012 г.
FBI
FBI ANTI-PIRACY is nothing more then a tricky scamware that wants to take your money. It is a hoax pretending to be an FBI ANTI-PIRACY program which deals with Cyber Crimes. This malware will use rogue tactics to get inside a computer. Once it has infected a system, it will block user from accessing anything and will display a warning message on screen. Victim PC owner is told by FBI ANTI-PIRACY software that his computer has been locked due to some illegal activities. it says “You have violated copyright laws such as downloading music/videos illegally” or Watching / distributing porn content. The fake FBI ANTI-PIRACY malware will also claim that it has recorded your IP address, your location and all activities of your computer. Now you have to pay a $200 fine for unlocking your PC. It also says that if the penalty 200 dollars is not paid with in 72 hours then unlock will expire and a criminal case will be initiated against you.
Severe system damage. Vista Antispyware Pro 2013 virus attack
Vista Antispyware Pro 2013 pretends to be a real anti-virus tool suggested able to clean a computer from the parasites of all kinds and natures. But!!! You should know some notorious facts about this program before dealing with it. Vista Antispyware Pro 2013 is not a regular tool, does not pursue legitimate goals and does its best to squeeze into your PC as deeply as possible. Let’s start telling you the whole truth: this software is a money-oriented thing that brings you to the point when you should pay for the full version to allegedly clean your PC from serious virus invasion. But why would anyone purchase something that is a fake and ineffective? Here is the main trick – Vista Antispyware Pro 2013 tries to persuade you that it can actually do something for maintaining your cyber safety.
System Hacked. XP Antispyware Pro 2013 virus
XP Antispyware Pro 2013 is a product of the scareware industry that confidently fills the niche in the category of the fake anti-viruses. The very process of infiltration relies on a trojan initially. It squeezes to a vulnerable PC and starts its malicious activity: the virus displays an alert telling some hazardous pest taking over the computer system and deteriorating its work.
Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013 virus removal
Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013 is a new computer virus that belongs to the category of fake anti-virus programs. Whether it has professionally developed GUI and it allegedly launches system scanners, be confident – it is a badware that tends to milk money from you. Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013 can infect your computer applying different malicious methods. One can have PCs infected visiting different insecure sites or downloading the information from not legit resources etc. The real problems occur when this virus tool drops its malicious code on your PC and roots deeply into the system. It changes your Registry and creates its own files you definitely do not expect to see on your computer. Since the very moment the turmoil starts. All of a sudden you will see fake system scanners launching that end up with the presenting horrible scan reports. In fact, the scanners initiated by Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013 are fictitious as they are just some static scripts in motion, so to speak. The badware was made to look as close to a real security program as possible, hence all the attributes to regular software of this kind such as scans, security alerts etc. You need to be really careful with those though. This application is just an imitation of what it poses itself to be, so keep that in mind when making any further decisions regarding how to treat it. And remember that surrendering to the tricks by Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013 means you waste your money and never get a refund even after you realize you’ve been scammed. That’s why it makes sense eliminating this infection right away after it gets detected on your machine. The removal instructions prepared by GridinSoft anti-virus Lab you will find in the section below.
Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 virus removal solution
Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 virus targets computer systems with a clear purpose to render them paralyzed for subsequently taking advantage of the users. The algorithm of its activity is quite predictable. It spreads via trojanized downloads and compromised websites. To maintain its undoubted scareware status, Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 displays falsified reports about samples of malware detected on your workstation. To give this process as much persuasiveness as feasible, it imitates real security processes, triggering smart-looking positives and following the basic scanning guidelines, externally. But behind this prettiness on the outside, there is a whole conspiracy against you. Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 doesn’t spot real viruses or spyware. All it does is mimicking the routine of legitimate AV software, without actually going to the depth of the badware exposure process. Consequently, all items presumably found by this terrible utility are just innocent (and useless) files which it had added to your system itself, or they are something that never had anything to do with your PC at all. The ‘con artist’ reputation of the app in question gets the final confirmation when it tells you to buy its fully functional copy so it can supposedly delete the viruses. An interesting scheme, isn’t it? The program asks you to pay for eliminating inexistent threats – what a triumph of fraud! We can therefore give you just the following advice: do not give in to Vista Antivirus Pro 2013 and be sure to kick it out of your machine.
Your Computer is Inactive -System Cleaner is in Progress’ virus removal
Your Computer is Inactive -System Cleaner is in Progress' is a fake warning generated by ransomware virus. The computer infections of this kind use the specific tactic: they hijack the desktop with the notification that allegedly some illegal actions were noticed on the computer and now the fine in amount of $200 should be paid within 48 hours. PC owner is prevented from running any of installed programs and finds all his important doc, txt, pdf files blocked from the access because this huge alert. See the screenshot below:
Your Computer is Inactive System Cleaner is in ProgressYou have violated federal law of the United States of America: (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8; Article 202; Article 210 of the Criminal Code of USA which provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years.) Your computer was recently used to visit websites prohibited on the territory of USA: to download mp3 files, child pornography, torrents, gambling, illegal drugs or other illegal activity. As a result System Cleaner was launched on your computer. System Cleaner is a program developed by the special Department of US government aimed to prevent crime and illegal activity on the Internet. All your files are encrypted. In case you fail to pay $200 fine all your files will be permanently deleted and prohibited files will be sent to the Department with logged IP-addresses used for illegal activity.1.To unlock your computer you are obliged to pay a fine of $200 within 48 hours.2. The fine must be paid with the help of MoneyPak system.3. To pay the fine you should enter digital code which is located on the back of your MoneyPak card in the payment form and press OK (if you have several codes, enter them one after the other and press OK). You can buy MoneyPak card at the nearest stores: Walgreens, Kmart, Walmart, CVS/pharmacy, SevenEleven, Rite Aid and etc. Once you have entered your MoneyPak code you must not use it anywhere else. If your MoneyPak code is invalid or it doesn't have the necessary amount the payment will not be processed. Don't try to deceive System Cleaner or delete it from your computer. It is the newest version of System Cleaner 9.11 and it doesn't give any analogues. If the program spots any attempts to deceive the system it will delete all files (photos, video, audio, documents, passwords, etc.) When your MoneyPak code is confirmed all your files will be unblocked but you will have to delete all illegal data from your computer immediately!
Incredibar browser hijacker. How to remove
Incredibar is browser hijacker that drops its malicious code onto major Internet browsers and reroutes the average computer systems to mystart.incredibar dot com. All your search results end up with redirects to this unwanted site. It makes you Internet surfing really annoying. It can also add some websites to your bookmark list that you never even thought of adding there. You will also face Pc slowdown. To be short if you experience the above-enumerated issues, you should not sit with your arms folded. Incredibar can squeezes to your system by means of various fake Codecs or email attachments that contains advertisements. When you hit on them, Incredibar will be installed on your browser. This kind of malicious tool can steal all private information such as browser history and transmit these details to the marketing companies. They use this info for their commercial purposes. Your privacy is infringed in such way. Plus, this toolbar allows playing some “free” games, that have advertisements.
Anonymous virus. How to get rid
Anonymous virus is a ransomware that originates from a group of Ukash payment related viruses that do their best to scare computer owners into believing that some illegal actions were performed on the PCs and the fines should be paid. The PC lockers are distributed via malicious websites or even decent ones, but hacked before. Any computer system belongs to a risk group. The Anonymous Ukash virus shows a warning message that locks your screen. You are prevented from running any of your normal programs, browse the Internet, etc. To be short you lose the control over your machine.
четверг, 1 ноября 2012 г.
PC Defender Plus rogue removal
PC Defender Plus is a new rogue anti-virus program that enters your system without your permission and installs without your consent. The process of infiltration is carried out by means of Trojan. It starts with displaying various security warnings to draw your attention. This trick is implemented with one purpose – to persuade you into the fact that PC is badly contaminated with rogues, Trojans, worms etc. To clean up your workstation PC Defender Plus registered version is recommended. PC Defender Plus will state to be able blocking various computer infections intrusion and hacker attacks, but actually it is badware that is not able to render any security services.
FBI warning virus
FBI ANTI-PIRACY is nothing more then a tricky scamware that wants to take your money. It is a hoax pretending to be an FBI ANTI-PIRACY program which deals with Cyber Crimes. This malware will use rogue tactics to get inside a computer. Once it has infected a system, it will block user from accessing anything and will display a warning message on screen. Victim PC owner is told by FBI ANTI-PIRACY software that his computer has been locked due to some illegal activities. it says “You have violated copyright laws such as downloading music/videos illegally” or Watching / distributing porn content. The fake FBI ANTI-PIRACY malware will also claim that it has recorded your IP address, your location and all activities of your computer. Now you have to pay a $200 fine for unlocking your PC. It also says that if the penalty 200 dollars is not paid with in 72 hours then unlock will expire and a criminal case will be initiated against you.