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How to remove Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj infection
13.03.2010 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj is a virtually unstoppable computer parasite that rapidly spreads through unsolicited Email, P2P networks or get bundled with downloads you make from certain Internet sources of doubtful trustworthiness. Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj is a PE EXE file that injects Windows Operating System. When this malware gets inside your workstation, it replicates itself by creating tiny copies of its malcode and attaching them to System directories. Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj can be found in System32 folder as well as Temporary Internet Files location. It creates files with ‘.scr’ extension and even reaches out to Windows Registry adding a key of its own. Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj will consequently enforce your system to run xfgni.exe process which is derivative of the threat’s malicious activity. With this worm on your computer, you will be experiencing uncontrollable scattershot growth of its clones which will be gradually taking over your workstation. Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj lets other dangerous infections such as Trojan.Downloader enter your PC in an unimpeded way and get down to their dirty system-disruptive or privacy-infringing job. So Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj is like a bearer of other infections hence makes you suffer some bad consequences such as identity theft. When on our lab machine, Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj exhibited considerable persistence and kept reappearing over and over. We did succeed in expelling Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj in the long run as we used a reliable removal tool. Based on our research, we are providing a guide for you to handle Net-Worm.Win32.Kolab.gsj infection in case it busts you napping.
How to remove 7win-wellcome.com hijacker
12.03.2010 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
7win-wellcome.com website is a direct participant of the evil deeds of Antivirus 7 which is a horrible fake anti-spyware application. To be precise, 7win-wellcome.com contains Antivirus 7 downloader and pushes its visitors into executing the malicious thing. There exist a few variants of this malicious website URL: 2win-wellcome.com, 3win-wellcome.com and 5win-wellcome.com, all implementing the same malicious function. Normally, you don’t just visit 7win-wellcome.com like you usually do with a random website. You get rerouted there, which means either your browser gets hijacked or you push some link on the Internet which redirects you to 7win-wellcome.com without a hint of your consent. The domain under scrutiny looks like a scanner running online inside a window that really resembles the standard My Computer user interface. Do not even think of taking that page seriously; it’s a simple script and an HTML animation designed long before you actually visited 7win-wellcome.com. So those scan results pop-up is anything but a genuine spyware check report. 7win-wellcome.com will always tell people some devastating infections have been found on their PCs and will recommend them to make use of Antivirus 7 to get those security issues quickly resolved. The only thing that Antivirus 7 is actually able to do is turn your system into an inoperable entity that keeps flipping out and giving you ever-repeating portions of deceptive ads and more scanners. So rule 1 in terms of treating 7win-wellcome.com hijacker: do not click any download buttons there. Rule 2: close the browser tab or the web browser if you get diverted to 7win-wellcome.com. Rule 3: be quick and run a system check for trojans and other malicious applications which could be doing this to your Internet surfing. More security info on this matter is provided for you below.
How to remove Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a infection
12.03.2010 | Malware Type: Trojan Horses
Malware Description:
Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a is a new resident of the malware ‘community’ designed to inject and damage Windows OS. The trojan horse in question is typically spreading through botnets that are configured to automatically send out immense amounts of spam components which, once clicked, drop malcode executables on to the workstation concerned. Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a is not likely to allow early interception of its malicious activity, at least not on the infiltration phase. It’s characteristic of Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a to modify the System Registry and add some files promptly upon intrusion. Such interference leads to disabling some critical security parameters and rendering your PC vulnerable in terms of tackling upcoming hazards hunting new potential host computers out there. Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a can hence introduce other malicious software to your machine. It gradually explores your system for possible splits so that these flaws can be exploited for unauthorized outer intrusion purposes afterwards. Therefore, this trojan virus contributes to establishing remote access to the contaminated computer without awareness and approval of the user. With Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a aboard your PC, you may undergo vicious network attacks of cyber criminals who are after some personally identifiable information of yours. Since Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a tends to succeed in concealing its presence from the user in every possible way, it’s advised to use an effective anti-malware solution for accurate detection and removal of this infection. Some tips provided further in this post should enable you to resist Trojan.Win32.LogonInvader.a and get rid of it for good.
How to remove Browsersecurecheck.com hijacker
10.03.2010 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
Browsersecurecheck.com has been identified as a hijacker that takes over one’s browsing and redirects a user to fraudulent payment web pages. Typically, people run into diverts to Browsersecurecheck.com if their systems get jacked up by backdoor trojans that hinder normal web-surfing. The common symptoms of Browsersecurecheck.com hijacker’s presence on your computer are as follows: Internet connection problems and inability to visit any websites other than the URL in question itself. Initially, victims get redirected to Browsersecurecheck.com/block.php which appears to notify them about the blocked Internet attack. In its turn, this falsified warning page redirects to a script meant for selling Antivirus 7 rogue anti-spyware which we analyzed yesterday (please check the link to learn more about this threat). Consequently, the hijacker involves you into the permanently repeating loop of browser redirecting activity. This is really annoying and hazardous in a way. The security hole opened by this hijacker will be potentially used by other infections to get inside. What is more, Browsersecurecheck.com will keep you from having normal Internet sessions unless you eliminate this problem by deleting the trojans that cause this whole issue in the first place. It sure goes without saying that Antivirus 7 which is being pushed through Browsersecurecheck.com must not be purchased. It is crimeware that tries to get hold of your money and run. All details as to the recommended actions in case Browsersecurecheck.com hijacker hits you are provided further.
How to remove Smart Security rogue anti-spyware
10.03.2010 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
Smart Security is a really obnoxious application possessing considerable destructive capabilities and thus posing a threat to the functioning of the workstation it installs on to. Smart Security has evidently borrowed its User Interface design from another rogue anti-spyware product known as Security Tool which has been in rotation since September 2009. We assume Smart Security is going to replace its retired clone we have mentioned. The most widespread methods for Smart Security propagation are fraudulent SEO and blackhat social engineering combined with the usage of trojan viruses which actually carry the load of Smart Security malcode. When this rogue software identifies a new host system, it quickly gets down to changing the Registry in order to dominate the OS it has injected. Smart Security will shortly start bombarding the victim-user with exaggerated pop-ups, infiltration alerts and of course the fake virus scanners which are integral component of any scareware campaign. One of such fabricated scans is shown below. As you can see, Smart Security tries to pretend to be helpful despite being useless and hazardous in fact. It reports a variety of infections on your computer and then starts demanding money in exchange for their removal. It’s curious that Smart Security doesn’t really find any PC threats, which makes it obvious that there’s no need removing them. The only thing Smart Security wants is the money of its victims whose computers it compromises. When you try to uninstall Smart Security, you will realize that it might be quite complicated. It may prevent you from opening Task Manager and not let you remove it via Control Panel (simply because it won’t be listed there). This is why we advise that you enter Safe Mode with Networking before following Smart Security removal recommendations we have listed below.
How to remove Antivirus 7 rogue anti-spyware
09.03.2010 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
Antivirus 7 is a really nasty program that renders one’s computer world completely disrupted. The insight into this malicious software reveals a couple of essential things. First of all, Antivirus 7 appears to represent the same group of rogue anti-spyware tools as Antivir which has been one of the dominating crimeware applications of the last several months. Unlike regular security software, Antivirus 7 is spreading through backdoor techniques involving blackhat SEO and malicious social engineering. It’s most likely that you won’t spot the intrusion of this scareware since it tends to find some practically imperceptible paths into your system. When running on your workstation, Antivirus 7 displays lots of false claims about malignant programs which have been purportedly detected on your PC. The scamware won’t stop at that point though. It will keep issuing admittedly falsified ads such as the phony security scanners that accompany every single system start. These scanners will run and eventually display some reports that state Antivirus 7 has intercepted yet more infections on your computer. Additionally, Antivirus 7 will be sure to hijack your browser and keep redirecting you to falsified online scan sites. This nightmare is pursuing one and only objective – to make you actually fall for the supposed malware detection facts and begin looking for some help out of this. And there it goes - Antivirus 7 will then offer you a remedy in the shape of its licensed copy. You must have figured out that you can’t use the full version of Antivirus 7 unless you go ahead and purchase it. This is how the bad Internet guys get rich. Hackers tend to use malicious programs such as Antivirus 7 to make you believe something is amiss with your computer and then take advantage of your assumed credulity recommending you to buy its full version. That’s not commendable of course, to put it mildly. Antivirus 7 must be expelled before it turns your computer into a bunch of microchips that are no use. Antivirus 7 makes your system weak and gradually destroys it unless uninstalled on time.
How to remove Vista Internet Security 2010 rogue anti-spyware
09.03.2010 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
There has appeared a new rogue antivirus threat lately denominated Vista Internet Security 2010. It is mendacious fraudware that needs disinfecting if it finds itself on your workstation. Vista Internet Security 2010 propagation is based on exploiting trojan-related tactics and blackhat SEO methods. Taking this into account, we can state that one is not likely to notice the intrusion of this disgusting malware which initially comes as unregistered version. After a short while of adapting the system parameters to its malignant plan, Vista Internet Security 2010 commences issuing falsified warning messages such as the one shown below. This practice is being applied just to attract your attention to the purported (and doubtful) fact that your computer needs urgent security help since it’s infected with ‘critical system objects’. No need to make separate accent that these alerts are not true and they in no way reflect the status of your system for real. Vista Internet Security 2010 will not stop there just displaying fake warning messages like that. It will get configured to run once Windows Vista loads; right upon system boot/reboot, Vista Internet Security 2010 will generate its scanners that are just the same scam as the notifications we mentioned above. The report of each such scan will recommend you to click the button leading to Vista Internet Security 2010 registration page. It’s certainly not free to register this software so you will be ‘kindly’ asked to enter your credit card details and submit the required payment. In fact, Vista Internet Security 2010 can only help you remove the imaginary infections which are not there. It is not able to spot or remove actual PC parasites, which makes this software totally worthless. Along with being no use, Vista Internet Security 2010 is dangerous because it stuffs up the system with unwanted executables rendering your computer slow. The application we described is not safe and must be expelled from your system.
How to remove Win 7 Guardian 2010 rogue anti-spyware
08.03.2010 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
Win 7 Guardian 2010 is a fraud application that crosses all possible boundaries of normal antivirus software perception. Win 7 Guardian 2010 is sort of particular in a way and differs from the vast majority of fake anti-spyware programs. As one can figure from the name, Win 7 Guardian 2010 hits computers running Windows 7 Operating System. It’s curious that the same malicious downloader will automatically acquire a different personification if installed on a different OS. So let’s have a look how Win 7 Guardian 2010 injects computers and what it does further. This cyber malady is usually ‘caught’ if one clicks on some tricky links when surfing the web. The malcode associated with the scareware under consideration can as well go as obscure cargo attached to suspicious spam Emails or some files disguised as helpful software. This backdoor infiltration technique makes it almost impossible to intercept Win 7 Guardian 2010 when it’s getting on board. The initial fragment of Win 7 Guardian 2010 activity following its intrusion consists in changing Windows Registry and modifying some Program files (adding new corrupt ones). It will inevitably lead to execution of this scamware’s processes which will determine the specificity of your system’s functioning further on. While running, Win 7 Guardian 2010 will generate many ads and scanners all of which are fabricated and must be disregarded. This nasty software will try to use its fake malware detection reports to have you believe your system is at risk and badly needs to be remedied. Win 7 Guardian 2010 attempts to use these tricky scare tactics to make you buy its commercial version. But instead of purchasing this fake security program, you should get rid of it for good.
How to remove CleanUp Antivirus rogue anti-spyware
07.03.2010 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
CleanUp Antivirus (or Clean Up Antivirus) is a new fraud tool from the creators of Security Antivirus scareware program. CleanUp Antivirus trespasses the line of regular AV software by intruding on computers without any preliminary notice, i.e. it won’t ever ask for user approval before installing onto his/her workstation. This rogue security software gets distributed via the assistance of trojan horses that tend to impudently attack a system by exploiting some vulnerabilities and splits of the potential target OS. As you can see, CleanUp Antivirus does not lack trickeries in terms of propagation methods. Once this scamware successfully downloads onto your PC, it adds a number of files which are meant to be further ‘found’ by CleanUp Antivirus and labeled infections. But the worst part of CleanUp Antivirus activity is its Windows Registry interference which it conducts in order to force your system into running certain executables that are critical to this malware’s deployment. When CleanUp Antivirus is running on your machine, it will be constantly reporting the detection of security threats and other issues. These deemed infections are completely fabricated though; those are predominantly the junk dummy files we mentioned above. Believing that you actually have those hazards on your PC is precisely what hackers want you to do. But you should be on top of things and refrain from taking CleanUp Antivirus ads and scanners for granted. When trying to get rid of CleanUp Antivirus you may run into a couple of complications though. It will not be presented on Add/Remove Programs list; it might as well prevent you from accessing Task Manager and deleting its directory under Program File. This is why we recommend you to enter Safe Mode with Networking by repeatedly hitting F8 key during PC startup; then, please follow the instructions listed under this post.
How to remove Av-guru.microsoft.com hijacker
06.03.2010 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
The only case you hit Av-guru.microsoft.com domain is if your computer is infected with phony anti-spyware. As a matter of fact, the technical background behind the URL in question might seem confusing to you first so allow us to provide info as comprehensive as possible. Av-guru.microsoft.com is not a real website in fact, it’s targeted simulation of trustworthiness associated with Microsoft. In other words, one is not able to visit Av-guru.microsoft.com if this URL is simply typed in the browser address line. The explanation lies in the scope of Antivirus Soft scareware being capable of modifying Windows HOSTS file on the infected Operating System. This sort of activity turns your web-surfing upside down as you will not be able to visit websites. When you try to go to some site of your own, you will keep getting Av-guru.microsoft.com instead. Now, let’s take a quick insight into what this page looks like. It’s a counterfeit warning site that poses as Internet Explorer alert. It tells you that some unsafe Internet activity has been intercepted so you will be recommended to click one of the options available on the bottom. Once you do you will get to see another site associated with Antivirus Soft. It’s Av-guru.net and it appears to be Antivirus Soft official website. That’s exactly where hackers intended Av-guru.microsoft.com to direct you. Av-guru.net prompts people to register Antivirus Soft licensed copy but you should not do that. Or else you will simply waste a pretty sum of money and put your PC in big jeopardy. This is all why we advise you to treat Av-guru.microsoft.com site with caution. It’s a browser hijack implementer that ought to be avoided. In case your browser is taking you to Av-guru.microsoft.com, it’s necessary to perform a system scan with a trusted antivirus application to find and eliminate all unwanted parasites.
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