Wednesday, May 21, 2008

How to Remove Protectstartpage.com

Protectstartpage.com is the latest homepage hijacker by a very active trojan called Zlob Trojan. It changes user's homepage to http://protectstartpage.com which tries to sell fake antispyware programs. On its own, Protectstartpage.com is not all that dangerous but the fact that it is installed by a trojan - namely Zlob - makes it a high risk security threat. Zlob Trojan uses many scare tactics to promote several fake antispyware programs such as VirusHeat and VirusProtect.

Computers infected with Protectstartpage.com exhibit symptoms such as 'Security Alert' error messages and W32.Myzor.FK@yf infection warnings.

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Remove SpyMaxx

SpyMaxx is a fake antispyware / antivirus program that relies on several trojans to install it on your computer. Here's how the process goes:
  • A trojan infects your computer and downloads VirusHeat

  • The trojan starts displaying error and warning messages

  • SpyMaxx scans your computer and pretends to detect the alleged trojan(s)

  • SpyMaxx demands payment to remove the implanted entries

Needless to say, SpyMaxx does not remove the trojan that installed it.

A main symptom that your computer is infected with SpyMaxx is that your desktop becomes hijacked and can read something similar to "Warning: Spyware threat has been detected on your PC. Your computer has several fatal errors due to spyware activity." You may also also receive warning messages that your computer is infected with "TrojanDownloader.XS".

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Antispywaremaster.com Removal

http://antispywaremaster.com is a rogue website / antispyware product that uses trojans to get onto your computer. Typically, a trojan will infect your computer and hijack your homepage to http://antispywaremaster.com and can even silently download and install AntiSpywareMaster. Once on your computer, AntiSpywareMaster will pretend to scan your computer and show that it is infected with various malware programs / viruses.

Computers infected with antispywaremaster.com exhibit symptoms such as 'Security Alert' and other error messages.

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mkrndofl Toolbar Removal

Mkrndofl Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that can be installed silently onto your computer by Zlob trojan which comes bundled with infected video codec. After installation Mkrndofl Toolbar attempts to download and install supplementary malicious software onto your computer without your consent or knowledge. Mkrndofl Toolbar promotes malicious websites that are affiliated with fraudulent anti-spyware software vendors. You must not purchase any of the products or services promoted by Mkrndofl Toolbar. It is strongly recommended to remove Mkrndofl Toolbar immediately.

You can try to uninstall Mkrndofl Toolbar through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files (as well as Zlob trojan components) may stay on your system and cause repeated infections. Therefore, automatic detection and removal of Mkrndofl Toolbar is more reliable.

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Friday, May 9, 2008

Remove MalWarrior

MalWarrior is a fake antispyware / antivirus program that relies on several trojans to install it on your computer. Here's how the process goes:

  • A trojan infects your computer and downloads MalWarrior

  • The trojan starts displaying error and warning messages

  • MalWarrior scans your computer and pretends to detect the alleged trojan(s)

  • MalWarrior demands payment to remove the implanted entries

Needless to say, MalWarrior does not remove the trojan that installed it.

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Remove Instantsafepage.com

Instantsafepage.com is the latest homepage hijacker by a very active trojan called Zlob Trojan. It changes user's homepage to http://instantsafepage.com which tries to sell fake antispyware programs. On its own, Instantsafepage.com is not all that dangerous but the fact that it is installed by a trojan - namely Zlob - makes it a high risk security threat. Zlob Trojan uses many scare tactics to promote several fake antispyware programs such as VirusHeat and VirusProtect.

Computers infected with Instantsafepage.com exhibit symptoms such as 'Security Alert' error messages and W32.Myzor.FK@yf infection warnings.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

WinAntivirusPro 3.7 Removal

WinAntivirusPro 3.7 is one of clones of Xp AntiVirus rogue anti-spyware. WinAntivirusPro 3.7 generates popup security warnings to trick the user to buy full version of this rogue anti-spyware. WinAntivirusPro 3.7 is absolutely useless and it cannot remove any of the alleged 'detected' threats. WinAntivirusPro 3.7 is very dangerous because it can use browser exploits to install additional malware or steal sensitive personal data such as credit card numbers, passwords, etc. It is strongly recommended to remove WinAntivirusPro 3.7 immediately.

You can try to uninstall WinAntivirusPro 3.7 through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files or additionally installed malware may stay on your system and cause repeated infection as well as system crashes or data loss.

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Wxdbpfvo Toolbar Removal

Wxdbpfvo Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that can be installed silently onto your computer by Zlob trojan which comes bundled with infected video codec. After installation Wxdbpfvo Toolbar attempts to download and install supplementary malicious software onto your computer without your consent or knowledge. Wxdbpfvo Toolbar promotes malicious websites that are affiliated with fraudulent anti-spyware software vendors. You must not purchase any of the products or services promoted by Wxdbpfvo Toolbar. It is strongly recommended to remove Wxdbpfvo Toolbar immediately.

You can try to uninstall Wxdbpfvo Toolbar through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files (as well as Zlob trojan components) may stay on your system and cause repeated infections. Therefore, automatic detection and removal of Wxdbpfvo Toolbar is more reliable.

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Dpevflbg Toolbar Removal

Dpevflbg Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that can be installed silently onto your computer by Zlob trojan which comes bundled with infected video codec. After installation Dpevflbg Toolbar attempts to download and install supplementary malicious software onto your computer without your consent or knowledge. Dpevflbg Toolbar promotes malicious websites that are affiliated with fraudulent anti-spyware software vendors. You must not purchase any of the products or services promoted by Dpevflbg Toolbar. It is strongly recommended to remove Dpevflbg Toolbar immediately.

You can try to uninstall Dpevflbg Toolbar through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files (as well as Zlob trojan components) may stay on your system and cause repeated infections. Therefore, automatic detection and removal of Dpevflbg Toolbar is more reliable.

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Qtvglped Toolbar Removal

Qtvglped Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that can be installed silently onto your computer by Zlob trojan which comes bundled with infected video codec. After installation Qtvglped Toolbar attempts to download and install supplementary malicious software onto your computer without your consent or knowledge. Qtvglped Toolbar promotes malicious websites that are affiliated with fraudulent anti-spyware software vendors. You must not purchase any of the products or services promoted by Qtvglped Toolbar. It is strongly recommended to remove Qtvglped Toolbar immediately.

You can try to uninstall Qtvglped Toolbar through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files (as well as Zlob trojan components) may stay on your system and cause repeated infections. Therefore, automatic detection and removal of Qtvglped Toolbar is more reliable.

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Sgoblxtm Toolbar Removal

Sgoblxtm Toolbar is a malicious toolbar that can be installed silently onto your computer by Zlob trojan which comes bundled with infected video codec. After installation Sgoblxtm Toolbar attempts to download and install supplementary malicious software onto your computer without your consent or knowledge. Sgoblxtm Toolbar promotes malicious websites that are affiliated with fraudulent anti-spyware software vendors. You must not purchase any of the products or services promoted by Sgoblxtm Toolbar. It is strongly recommended to remove Sgoblxtm Toolbar immediately.

You can try to uninstall Sgoblxtm Toolbar through the "Add or Remove Programs" utility in the Windows Control Panel, but some hidden files (as well as Zlob trojan components) may stay on your system and cause repeated infections. Therefore, automatic detection and removal of Sgoblxtm Toolbar is more reliable.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Safehomesite.com Removal

Safehomesite.com is yet another homepage hijacker brought to us by a very active trojan called Zlob Trojan. It changes user's homepage to http://safehomesite.com which tries to sell fake antispyware programs. On its own, safehomesite.com is not all that dangerous but the fact that it was installed by a trojan makes it a high risk security threat. Zlob Trojan uses many scare tactics to promote several fake antispyware programs such as VirusHeat and VirusProtect.

Infected computers exhibit symptoms such as 'Security Alert' error messages and W32.Myzor.FK@yf infection warnings.

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Softhomepage.com Removal

Softhomepage.com is the latest homepage hijacker by a very active trojan called Zlob Trojan. It changes user's homepage to http://softhomepage.com which tries to sell fake antispyware programs. On its own, softhomepage.com is not all that dangerous but the fact that it was installed by a trojan makes it a high risk security threat. Zlob Trojan uses many scare tactics to promote several fake antispyware programs such as VirusHeat and VirusProtect.

Infected computers exhibit symptoms such as 'Security Alert' error messages and W32.Myzor.FK@yf infection warnings.

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VirusHeat Removal

VirusHeat is a fake antispyware / antivirus program that relies on several trojans to install it on your computer. Here's how the process goes:

  • A trojan infects your computer and downloads VirusHeat

  • The trojan starts displaying error and warning messages

  • VirusHeat scans your computer and pretends to detect the alleged trojan(s)

  • VirusHeat demands payment to remove the implanted entries

Needless to say, VirusHeat does not remove the trojan that installed it.

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