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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 W32.Gosys infection
04.02.2010 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
Spoof security alerts about detection of W32.Gosys worm are another exemplification of Antivir (Antivir 2010) crimeware activity. W32.Gosys is an ambiguous computer parasite being simultaneously a hazardous infection and an auxiliary scare tool used by Internet crooks that launched the Antivir badware propagation project. In the latter case, W32.Gosys is listed on falsified warning messages entitled ‘Antivir Resident Shield: Virus Detected’ (please see the screenshot within this post). These messages state that W32.Gosys application has been blocked by Antivir software and should be take care of. W32.Gosys is described as a PC worm that enables criminals to harvest your personally identifiable information, upload and execute some malicious files on your machine. Of course, alerts like that one must not be taken for granted. Especially due to the fact that there is a tricky recommendation at the bottom of these ads to remove all of the infections found on your machine. W32.Gosys is not the deal; the real bug that settled down on your computer is Antivir rogue anti-spyware tool, and it’s doing its best to compel you into paying some money. To sum it up, the only thing W32.Gosys is currently exploited for is scaring PC users for income receipt purposes. Any ads about W32.Gosys being found on your machine do not even deserve your attention, not to mention that you must refrain from doing anything these alerts push you to. If trojan viruses affiliated with Antivir rogueware are triggering such pop-ups, we advise that you stick to our tips below and remove the source of infection.
How to remove Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp infection
22.12.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
The recent rogue antivirus product denominated Malware Defense has been applying some scare techniques to make fool of its credulous victims. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp is an element of these intimidating tactics being deployed by Malware Defense. Allow us to elaborate on this issue a bit more. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp is a worm infection being used in Malware Defense fabricated system alerts. In other words, if your PC happens to get latently injected with Malware Defense malcode, your Operating System will get set up to trigger false detection alerts so as to scare you into believing your PC has some security problems that have to be taken care of promptly. Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp is the main character of some fake warnings messages of this kind. If you take a look at the screenshot below you can see that Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp is being detected as a PC worm that can potentially harm your computer. This alert suggests you a few options – one offering you to activate your system security, and the other to continue unprotected and allow Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp to destroy your system now. Well, the ‘hacktivists’ who created Malware Defense probably assumed that no sane person will choose the latter option and are hoping you to click the former one which will automatically direct you to an interface asking for Malware Defense registration fee. Please do not fall victim of Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp and Malware Defense misleading fraud. You should immediately get rid of Malware Defense unregistered software which has taken over your system trying to get you wasting your money. Below are some helpful instructions that will help you remove Malware Defense and prevent it from issuing misleading warnings like the one mentioning Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp worm.
How to remove Virus.Win32.Hala.a infection
03.12.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
If you have been receiving positives about the interception of Virus.Win32.Hala.a malware on your computer, please be aware that you are being swindled by a dangerous rogue antivirus application. Let us explain this whole issue in a little more detail. As a matter of fact, Virus.Win32.Hala.a is really a standalone infection, and it does exist. According to the official security sources, Virus.Win32.Hala.a is a Windows DLL file written in C++ that contaminates executables on the compromised computer. It’s true. But recently, Virus.Win32.Hala.a has become a dangerous instrument in the hands of the bad cyber guys who try to take advantage of gullible people in terms of brainwashing them into buying nasty and worthless scareware. The rogue program being currently distributed with the help of Virus.Win32.Hala.a false detection reports is called Additional Guard, though this method can be used by all the other numerous malwares from the family propagated via the use of the so-called Trojan FakeVimes. The first thing you should do if you get Virus.Win32.Hala.a detection alerts is check your computer for rogue anti-spyware and attendant infections (trojan viruses). The detected malware must be removed as soon as possible before it goes way too far to be stopped on its way destroying your Operating System.
How to remove Worm.Win32.NetSky infection
02.12.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
Worm.Win32.NetSky is an infection that appears on exaggerated Spyware Alert pop-ups generated by Internet Security 2010 pseudo anti-spyware application and other scarewares representing the same family. The misleading Worm.Win32.NetSky detection alerts look like the screenshot shown below. As you can see from the picture, Worm.Win32.NetSky is being described as a parasite that harvests Email addresses from the compromised computers and thus re-distributes itself throughout the entire network. The bogus alert under consideration recommends you to neutralize the allegedly intercepted infection and perform a full system scan. The most malicious part starts if you push the OK button because from that moment on, the corresponding rogue anti-spyware will start affecting your system in the worst way. Not only will Internet Security 2010 malware return deliberately fabricated scan results – it will insist on your buying its licensed copy. When seeing alerts mentioning Worm.Win32.NetSky virus, please be aware that you are witnessing the malvertising scheme being deployed by a nasty scareware tool (Internet Security 2010). So you ought to refrain from falling for Worm.Win32.NetSky alerts and installing the suggested rogueware. Please stick to the guidelines below to protect your computer against the virus exploiting Worm.Win32.NetSky dummy.
How to remove Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t infection
22.09.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
According to the official computer threats report, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t is a network worm that tends to compromise machines with Windows OS installed. But throughout September 2009, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t seems to have got itself a new funciton as it has been actively playing a somewhat different role. This worm is frequently mentioned on false malware detection reports generated by Windows Police Pro rogue anti-spyware which aims to deceive people and make them think their PCs are being attacked by an unknown weirdly spelled worm. As you can conclude from the corresponding screenshot below, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t is claimed to be “suspicious software” that was allegedly blocked by the Windows Firewall, which is a lie. In fact, this Security Center Alerts is not triggered by the legit OS, it’s being issued by Windows Police Pro which has been apparently attempting to seem trustworthy. If you are receiving such Security Center Alerts, you should realize it’s not Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t that you need to disable and remove from your computer. The real bug you should exterminate is Windows Police Pro rogueware that entered your system without permission and has been deploying its money-retrieval plan inside your machine. Please, follow our tips to get rid of Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t related alerts and, consequently, uninstall Windows Police Pro ransomware.
How to remove W32.Ackantta.B@mm worm
15.09.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
According to computer security data provided by reputable IT labs, W32.Ackantta.B@mm is a “mass-mailing” worm which specializes in collecting user-identifying data (e-mail addresses mostly). W32.Ackantta.B@mm spreads by replicating itself to removable media and shared computer folders. Well, that’s the encyclopaedic information, and it’s absolutely correct. However, there have recently been occasions when W32.Ackantta.B@mm worm (along with Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy and W32.Pavsee.C) was a figurant of the distribution campaign deployed by one of today’s most devastating rogue anti-spywares called Personal Antivirus. Please, take a close look at the snapshot below – it’s a misleading popup alert generated by Personal Antivirus unregistered version for self-promotion purposes. Having received an excessive portion of such fake ads, the user is expected to start believing his/her computer is being actually attacked by W32.Ackantta.B@mm worm. And that’s precisely what Personal Antivirus wants you to think since, in that case, it will have a good reason to offer you registering its licensed version and, of course, paying for it. It’s not reasonable to trust Personal Antivirus ads, otherwise you will put your system at risk by your own initiative. Please, follow the step-by-step security guide below to uninstall the malicious apps triggering the “W32.Ackantta.B@mm - Worm Found!” alerts.
How to remove Email-Worm.JS.Gigger infection
02.09.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
Email-Worm.JS.Gigger is an infection which is being presently used for malware distribution purposes. Now, allow us to explain this in more detail. The hazardous fake antispyware known as PC Antispyware 2010 has been implementing a new promotion stage – this time, though a series of new fake notification pop-ups that appear to report the exposure of dangerous malware. Email-Worm.JS.Gigger is a figurant of one of such bogus threat detection report issued by PC Antispyware 2010 rogueware to scare the victim. As you can see from the snapshot of such alert below, Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.gen is stated to be inside the compromised computer and is described as a hazardous worm that “replicates using Outlook, Outlook Express and mIRC”. In addition, the fake notification claims Email-Worm.JS.Gigger to be capable of formatting your hard disk after reboot, which means you may lose all your files in the long run. If you click on that pop-up, you will get redirected to a web page that offers purchasing PC Antispyware 2010 “lifetime license” for a fairly big price, i.e. $89.95. Please, keep yourself from believing PC Antispyware 2010 deceptive ads. Consider Email-Worm.JS.Gigger to be just an element of the dirty games played by rogueware, not as a worm proper (though, Email-Worm.JS.Gigger does exist as a standalone parasite). Please, remove PC Antispyware unregistered version to prevent Email-Worm.JS.Gigger fake alerts from popping up.
How to remove Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon worm
30.07.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon (alias Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon.fixn or Hupigon worm) is a cyber-culprit that shows up in fake alerts issued by the latest scareware program called Windows Antivirus Pro. To be more specific, when Windows Antivirus Pro infects one’s PC the malware tends to display scary ads that notify you about the intrusion of worm Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon that blocks web access. The deceptive alert mentioning Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon claims the web browser is contaminated with Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon worm that tries to send personal data to a remove host. The solution prompted through the alert under consideration consists in activating Windows Antivirus Pro to block Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon and prevent privacy violation. And that’s the whole essence of Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon notificatoins – to mislead credulous PC users and get them installing Windows Antivirus Pro which is anything but real Windows security application. Windows Antivirus Pro is a rogue program, consequently all ads that urge you to install it are not to be trusted. If you happened to get more than annoyed by Backdoor.Win32.Hupigon bogus alerts, please follow the tips below to deprive yourself of the malicious activity.
How to remove W32.Pavsee.C worm
15.07.2009 | Malware Type: Worms
Malware Description:
W32.Pavsee.C is a computer worm which is being actively discussed on security boards lately. According to the preliminary information from a number of PC security labs, W32.Pavsee.C virus could be related to the distribution campaign of Personal Antivirus (aka PAV) fake anti-spyware program. Another analogous infection exploited within the framework of PAV propagation tactics is the infamous Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy (please, follow the link to read more about Trojan.Win32.Agent.Azsy). The presence of W32.Pavsee.C on one’s PC is most typically manifested through annoying security alerts that appear from the system tray and notify the user that W32.Pavsee.C is a virus detected on the PC and that it contaminates .com and .exe files on “mapped drives from C to F” (please, see snapshot below). The basic idea of these pop-ups is to make you push the “Block” button which will probably take you to a GUI or malicious website that encourages purchasing Personal Antivirus to eliminate the “detected” infection. Considering the above, it’s dubious whether W32.Pavsee.C is a standalone virus, or if it is used as a part of the scareware campaign conducted by the rogue anti-spyware which is triggering the above-mentioned alerts, in the first place. In other words, there exists a high probability that the security notifications mentioning W32.Pavsee.C worm are nothing but a part of Personal Antivirus malicious tactics aiming to attain commercial profit by scaring people into installing its licensed software. Therefore, it may be needed to remove Personal Antivirus rogue trialware to prevent W32.Pavsee.C pop-ups from appearing. In any case, an accurate PC scan with a trusted tool would be most preferable to see what malicious is actually going on inside your system. Please, follow the guide below to find out more.
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