Archive for September, 2007

ErrorSafe Removal Guide

Do you know what ErrorSafe is?

DESCRIPTION

ErrorSafe is a fake anti-spyware program known as a clone of the WinFixer rogue anti-spyware program. Unlike its name, ErrorSafe is totally UN-safe. ErrorSafe may display fake annoying popups stating that a user is infected with some type of parasite. ErrorSafe claims it will remove spyware infections on your computer but it will not. ErrorSafe is not a legitimate spyware removal tool.

Mirar Removal Guide

Do you know what Mirar is?

DESCRIPTION

Mirar is a malicious Internet Explorer toolbar that displays ads from various URLs. Mirar may recreate itself at windows startup on an infected system making it very difficult to remove Mirar. Mirar may install itself onto your system and edit your system registry without your knowledge or consent. Mirar may install other adware files such as SaveNow onto your system making Mirar a nasty and devious infection.

Mirar like other malicious toolbars are usually masked as legitimate toolbars with valid functions. Mirar, also known as Gitmirar, installs an Internet Explorer toolbar that resembles the image below.

Hqcodecvip.com Removal Guide

Do you know what Hqcodecvip.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Hqcodecvip.com is a very dirty website that may attempt to infect your computer with a Trojan that changes your DNS settings. Hqcodecvip.com may ultimately open your computer up to hacker attacks. Hqcodecvip.com may prompt users to download codecs that is advertised as improving your video quality on your computer. The downloaded files offered on Hqcodecvip.com are actually infected Trojan files and will do nothing but cause harm to your system.

Trojan.Agent Removal Guide

Do you know what Trojan.Agent is?

DESCRIPTION

Trojan.Agent is a nasty Trojan that may allow hackers to re-direct internet traffic through your computer. Trojan.Agent may display a system error message stating “Your browser was infected by Trojan.Agent”. Trojan.Agent is part of the programming developed by hackers to take over your computer.

SpyCrush Removal Guide

Do you know what SpyCrush is?

DESCRIPTION

SpyCrush is part of a group of rogue anti-spyware programs including Spylocked and VirusBurst. SpyCrush may present itself by fake system alerts and annoying popups. The system alerts that SpyCrush produces are designed to get users to purchase a full version of the SpyCrush rogue anti-spyware program. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase SpyCrush or any related programs. SpyCrush is not a legitimate spyware removal tool.