How to Remove MS Removal Tool (Uninstall Guide)

MS Removal Tool is a rogue security application that comes up with tons of infections and security threats to make you think that your computer is infected with malicious software. This scareware may report up to 30 infections on your computer which do not even exist. Besides, the scan is a little too fast to be real. It charges about $60 to remove the threats and even claims that your PC will be protected against other malware if you choose to purchase...

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Smartphone Security: Using Your Mobile Phone Safely

Smartphone is like a little copy of your computer with lots of personal information: photos, text messages, access to e-mail account and other data. However unlike desktop or laptop PCs, mobile phones are more likely to be lost by slipping out of a pocket, being left in a taxi or just grabbed from your hands. Loaning your mobile phone to people or leaving it unattended is also unsafe. And not only because someone can break into it and get your personal data, but also because of various spyware programs that can be installed without you noticing...

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Remove Android.Zeahache (Uninstall Guide)

Android.Zeahache is a Trojan horse that uses a publicly available exploit to elevate privileges on Android-based devices. The Trojan itself doesn't perform any malicious activities but other malware can take advantage of the changes made to your smart phone. For example, other applications may use it to gain root access on compromised devices without users' knowledge. Android.Zeahache opens a backdoor on the compromised device making it vulnerable to cyber crime. It drops a root shell to the following location: /system/bin/zhash. This Trojan horse...

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Facebook Security and Privacy Best Practices

Facebook is the most popular social networking site. Nearly all of my friends have Facebook accounts. They log on to Facebook at least a couple of times a day. Most of them use recommended Facebook's privacy settings and share some information that I think should not be published at all. So, I decided to share my thoughts on Facebook privacy settings and how to avoid Facebook scams. I hope you will find this information useful. So, let's start with...

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How to Remove CleanThis (Uninstall Guide)

CleanThis is a fake anti-virus application that claims to be a Microsoft product and wants to get you to upgrade to the full version in order to remove the threats which do not even exist on your computer. It constantly displays fake security warnings and pop-up windows saying that your computer is infected with malicious software. This rogue AV application is a complete scam. If your computer is being infected by CleanThis malware, please follow...

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How to Remove Best Malware Protection (Uninstall Guide)

Best Malware Protection is a rogue security application that offers a false sense of security while taking your money, even though it may look legitimate, at first. Using a gamut of false positives, this fake AV will make you think that your computer is infected with spyware, Trojans and other malicious software. It installs junk files onto your computer so that it can "detect" them as threats. Cyber-criminals hope that you will upgrade Best Malware...

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How to Remove E-Set Antivirus 2011 (Uninstall Guide)

E-Set Antivirus 2011 is a rogue anti-virus application that mimics legitimate security software vendors. This fake AV package rips off ESET's name and steals AVG Anti-virus logo. Cyber-criminals use web-based pop-up ads to trick web users into downloading this rogue anti-virus application. E-Set Antivirus 2011 claims to scan your computer for malware, displays fake security warnings about infections and then asks for money to remove the non-existent...

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How to Remove System Cleaner (Uninstall Guide)

System Cleaner is a rogue security product that gives false reports of threats on your computer. It uses scare tactics to frighten you into thinking that your computer is infected with Trojans, worms, spyware and other malicious software. It runs fake system scans, displays fake alerts and warnings stating that your computer is under attack or unprotected against the latest malware. System Cleaner refuses to remove the supposed threats until you...

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Remove "Windows license locked!" Ransomware

"Windows license locked!" is a fake warning (ransomware) that impersonates Windows Product Activation wizard and states that you may be a victim of software counterfeiting. It also states that all data stored on your computer will be locked for security purposes. You have to phone one of the numbers listed to obtain an activation key. Scammers claim that the call from your country is free of charge but I'm sure this is going to cost some money. "Windows...

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Antivired.com and other Antivirus Monitor Related Domains

Just a short note about several malicious domains related to the Antivirus Monitor fraud. This rogue anti-virus program reports non-existent infections to make you think that your computer is infected with malware. Then it takes you to one of the misleading websites listed below where you can purchase a license of this scareware to remove the threats.antiviran.com 91.217.162.49softbard.com 91.217.162.50antivired.com 77.79.10.35softwaream.com 77.79.10.35unavsoft.com...

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Fake avast! Antivirus: Avast-antivirus-francais.exe

Cyber-criminals are attempting to benefit from unexperienced web users who are looking for anti-virus software. We found a couple of misleading websites in French language that distribute rogue avast! Antivirus installer Avast-antivirus-francais.exe.avastantivirus2011.comavastfrance.comWe ran the installer and were immediately prompted to send an SMS to a premium number (3.99 Euros) in order to get our activation code which allows us to continue...

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Remove "You have committed network crime!" Ransomware

"You have committed network crime!" is a fake warning (ransomware) which states that you were watching materials with pornographic content or downloading unlicensed software, movies and music. This ransomware also states that all the examples found on your computer will be serving as material evidence in a court. You have 24 hours to call and get a unlock code so that unlicensed software and pornographic content will be deleted. If you don't do that...

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