RegClean Pro is a rogue anti-spyware program (a rogue registry cleaner), very similar to RegClean or RegClean 2008. It works as follows: a free trial version of the program is installed to a computer; it imitates a system scan and uses various psychological techniques in order to convince its victims into buying a full version […]
Many computer users complain that their home page, default search engine and new tab page has been changed to search.smartaddressbar.com or smartaddressbar.com out of nowhere. They think it is a virus responsible for these redirections. The truth is that unwanted changes are caused by Smart Address Bar – a browser extension that gets installed to […]
System Doctor 2014 Virus is yet another rogue antivirus that aims to swidle your money away from you. As many similar programs, it immitates a work of a legitimate antivirus. To make it even more realistic cyber criminals draw a professionally looking interface, programmed the virus to cause various system errors such as blocking applications […]
Hotstartsearch.com hijacker is an unwanted application responsible for redirections to its promoted website as well as displaying of advertisements while browsing the Internet. Although it is possible to download application from its official website, usually computer users do not know how these redirections started and what caused them. One of the most common ways of […]
ILivid is a browser hijacker that causes redirections to iLivid.com or other websites being promoted. Usually a computer user does not know how and why her home page, default search engine and new tab page are changed to those unfamiliar to her. Moreover, if she tries to reset the preferences via browser settings, these do […]
Conduit hijackers are a vast family of browser hijackers that once installed to an infected computer cause changes to default search engine, home page, new tab page, might add promoted websites to bookmark list, and modify “Page not Found” functionality. All of the changes usually are not welcomed by computer users. The modifications are caused […]
Visualbee.delta-search.com is a browser hijacker that replaces your default search engine, home page and new tab page with its own. This is done without your consent and cannot be reset via browser settings. The changes are caused by VisualBee or VB Toolbar. The latter might be installed intentionally from its official website or unintentionally when […]
Spigot virus is an application that causes redirections to the websites it promotes. It can be added as a toolbar to Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The program itself is legal and does not cause a direct harm to your computer besides the annoying changes it makes. Spigot virus replaces your home page, default search […]
FBI Paypal virus is a computer infection because of which system does not respond to almost any of your commands. After you turn on your PC, you will see only a screen informing that your computer is locked. The message says that it will be unlocked only if one pays the fine. Moreover, the fine […]
Optimizer Pro is a fake antivirus program that states it will protect your computer from various infections. Alas it is nothing more than a scam that wants to steal your money. Optimizer Pro gets inside a computer with a help of Trojans or after visiting corrupted websites. It is impossible not to see that your […]