Adware:Win32/Adkubru is a program that will be dropped on computers to perform malicious task. Typically, this Trojan is utilized to deliver advertisements on the infected computer. It also changes settings on the Internet browser. Adware:Win32/Adkubru will replace the home page and assign an unknown URL with it. Search page on the affected unit is also change to use an unknown search box that displays many advertisements once victim uses it.
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Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System – Computer is Locked
One more addition to the list of ransom program or Windows locker virus is called “Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System – You computer is locked.” It demands for a ransom money and requested it to be paid via MoneyPak within 72 hours.
Remove Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU
Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU is a generic detection for a Trojan that is a member of huge group. There are many variants of this threat. Each can individually performs own payload once installed on the computer. Gen:Trojan.Heur.FU variants are made to download additional harmful code from specific server. It can also allow an attacker to gain access on the infected computer.
Remove Trojan:JS/Medfos.B
Trojan:JS/Medfos.B is a harmful JavaScript component that will redirect search results to unknown web sites. It mainly affects search from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and AOL. Trojan:JS/Medfos.B is installed as a browser extension for Google Chrome. However, removing the extension doesn’t delete the Trojan from the computer. It can regain control of the browser while it still exists on the system.
Remove Starburn Search (Search.starburnsoftware.com)
Search.starburnsoftware.com or simply known as Starburn Search is an adware program that will modify the home page of the affected computer. This adware will replace the default home page with a Custom Search box bearing the address search.starburnsoftware.com.
Remove Gadgetbox Search (Search.gboxapp.com)
If Gadgetbox Search replaces your homepage, then, adware is certainly present on the computer. It is because Gadgetbox Search comes bundled with adware program that disguises as needed tool. You can acquire this unwanted item from free software downloads, online multi-media, and file-sharing network.
Remove URL:Mal Virus
URL:Mal virus is a generic detection for malicious URL or web page. The detection of URL:Mal covers web site that is infected with virus, Trojan, and other types of malware. The same will also pop-up if a harmful Java Script file is spotted on the web site.
Remove Scour.com Redirect
Scour.com redirect may point your browser to its own sub domain including bts.scour.com and click.scour.com. Most users who encounter this search claims that first result on Google search are redirected to the web site. That needs several modifications on the browser to take effect. Thus, it means that Scour.com carry out changes without user’s consent. For that, it is proper to have it included in the list of adware or browser redirect virus.
Remove “Windows Security 2012 has found critical process”
If you receive a pop-up about “Windows Security 2012 has found critical process,” please discontinue your web browsing. You might end up with a malware download. This phony alert originates from harmful web site that will run an imitated virus scan on your computer. It is using a Windows Explorer like interface to make you conclude that the scan locally executed.
Remove Win 7 Antispyware 2013
Win 7 Antispyware 2013, which is also known as Win7 Antispyware Pro 2013 is a fake software from unpopular Braviax family of malware. Security experts classified this one as rogue due to its pretentious trait. It serves as profit-making tool for its developers. This name-changing virus may also be installed as XP Antispyware 2013 or Vista Antispyware 2013, depending on target PC’s version of Windows.