Mac Guard is a fake antivirus application that pretends to scan your computer for viruses and other malicious software. What it does give Mac users is a false sense of security and exaggerated reports of threats on their computers. Although, the graphical user interface remains unchanged since the first version of this malware called Mac Defender was released, there are a couple of changes regarding the distribution of this fake AV and its functionality....
Friday, 27 May 2011
Thursday, 26 May 2011
How to Remove ScanQuery (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 12:54 by Unknown
ScanQuery redirects users to scanquery.com when they type search terms in the top search/URL box. It’s defined as adware or potentially unwanted application by most of the known anti-virus vendors. ScanQuery search results are very limited. What is more, it changes the way you search. Whenever you want to search something up you have to open your favorite search engine, e.g., google.com and type in your search term rather than just typing it into...
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Remove Die offizielle Mitteilung des Bundeskriminalamtes (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 13:24 by Unknown

"Die offizielle Mitteilung des Bundeskriminalamtes" is a Trojan (ransomware) targeting Internet users in Germany. The Trojan replaces the Windows desktop with a fake warning from the German Federal Police claiming that child pornography has been found on your computer. The system will be unlocked on payment of 100 Euros in Ukash vouchers within 24 hours. And if you don't pay the ransom, your files will be deleted. Don't worry, the Trojan is not capable...
Saturday, 21 May 2011
How to Remove Security Solution 2011 (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 08:27 by Unknown
Security Solution 2011 is a rogue antivirus application that offers misleading reports of viruses found on your computer. It displays fake security alerts and balloon notifications to make you think that your computer is infected with spyware, Trojans and other malicious software. The fake AV program requires a purchase to unlock the full version and remove discovered viruses from your computer. If that doesn't do enough to convince you to buy the...
Friday, 20 May 2011
How to Remove Security Center (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 12:21 by Unknown
Security Center is a rogue antivirus application that displays completely fake malware detection alerts and claims that you are infected with spyware, Trojans and other viruses. The fake anti-virus is distributed through the use of fake malware scanners using blackhat SEO techniques, poisoning Google search results. It doesn't actually scan your computer and once it is finished, Security Center will claim that to clean up your computer, you must...
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
"Your Windows has been blocked" Ransomware Removal (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 16:16 by Unknown
"Your Windows has been blocked" is a Trojan Ransom that hijacks your computer and demands payment in exchange for the unlock key. When you run the Trojan, you will see a fake warning saying that you have violated Copyright law. The fake warning looks a lot like Windows XP activation window. "Your Windows has been blocked" has this scary countdown timer and another alert in the right lower corner saying that you shouldn't restart your computer; otherwise...
How to Remove Security Shield Pro 2011 (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 13:49 by Unknown
Security Shield Pro 2011 is the registered version of the wide spread malware called Security Shield. A lot of people are being affected by this rogue antivirus software, but we also suspect that the Security Shield Pro 2011 can be distributed separately as an entirely different security product. Often, the infection appears to come from infected websites and fake virus scanners within the browser. The fake AV may load adult-oriented or pharmaceutical...
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
How to Remove Antivirus Pro (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 13:29 by Unknown
Antivirus Pro pretends to be an anti-virus program and displays fake virus infection alerts in an effort to convince you that your computer is infected with spyware, Trojans and other malicious software. It's worth mentioning that this fake AV only pretends to scan your computer. It reports the same predefined infections on different computers. Needless to say, Antivirus Pro is nothing more but a scam. Not to mention the poor spelling used in some...
How to Remove Essential Cleaner (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 12:12 by Unknown
Essential Cleaner is a fake anti-virus application that reports nonexistent threats and alerts you that your computer is infected with various viruses, spyware and other malicious software. It doesn't actually scan your computer for viruses. The rogue anti-virus then prompts you to purchase the program in order to remove the threats. If you decide not to purchase it, Essential Cleaner will start displaying fake security alerts and pornographic websites...
Remove Win32/Olmarik (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 11:54 by Unknown

Win32/Olmarik is a Trojan horse that may secretly download and install malware on your computer. It may also display fake security warnings and misleading pop ups to scare you into downloading malicious software voluntarily. Usually, Win32/Olmarik displays misleading warnings saying that your computer is infected with spyware, viruses and other malicious software. If clicked upon, these fake security alerts begin downloading rogue anti-virus software...
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Remove Apple security center (Uninstall Guide)
Posted on 09:05 by Unknown
Apple security center is a fake virus scanner that reports non-existent infections on your computer. It is in no way associated with Apple Company. It's a JavaScript-based fake scanner that looks just like a Mac OS X Finder window. It doesn't actually scan your computer. The fake Apple security center displays predetermined list of falsified infections, e.g., Trojan.OSX.RSPlug.P, Exploit.OSX.Small, Virus.MacOS.Init17, etc. Please note, cyber criminals...
Saturday, 14 May 2011
"System process at address 0xE4783995 have just crashed" Ransomware Removal
Posted on 11:36 by Unknown
"System process at address 0xE4783995 have just crashed, please follow these steps to deactivate it from your system." is a fake warning and the only visible part of the infection which is defined as a Trojan/Ransomware. It's a piece of malware that blocks pretty much everything on your computer and demands payment in exchange for the identification key. In order to remove the "System process at address 0xE4783995 have just crashed" Trojan, please...
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