Mirar is also referred to as Getmirar. It is a spyware application, which means it can endanger the security and stability of your machine and access the private files or confidential information stored in it. Spyware applications such as Mirar send out advertisements depending on the current URLs of the Internet browser. Mirar is capable of installing itself as a internet browser add-on. It drops registry entries in the System Registry in order for the OS to validate its authenticity as a internet browser add-on. In order to remove Mirar Read More

The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is a program designed to remove malicious software from your computer. Before you can understand what this tool does, however, you must first understand what malicious software is. In this article, we will go over what malicious software is, how Microsoft's tool allows you to remove it, the differences between MMSRT (Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool) and standard antivirus software, how to download and install MMSRT, how to check for malicious files and what you need to do if you find any, and how Read More

UCleaner is a program that should be kept off of the PC for security reasons. This program advertises as a privacy protector and anti-spyware program, but this is false. The program also goes by the name Ultimate Cleaner, and it is a scam program. The program advertises a free scan of the PC for security risks, and then the security alerts start popping up and there are numerous privacy threats listed in the scan results that do not exist. This is a scare tactic to get consumers to buy the Read More

“Spyware” is a term in computer security that is used to refer to a type of malicious program that is capable of infiltrating a user’s computer and spying on his/her activities. Spyware is often used to obtain identity-related or financial information, such as usernames, passwords, social security numbers, and other confidential information.  Spyware programs are able to obtain this type of information in a variety of different ways, such as recording keystrokes that are entered by the user or displaying a false website on the user’s browser in order to Read More

Manually removing spyware is not an easy task. Usually the best course of action to remove spyware from your computer is to download and install a free spyware removal tool that will do this job for you. However, sometimes a problem arises in which the spyware removal program is unable to delete the spyware files and they will have to be manually deleted. Because this involves finding files and deleting them, or making changes to a computer’s registry, manually deleting spyware should only be attempted by advanced to professional computer Read More

A Trojan virus is a piece of software designed to look like a useful file or software program but performs a possibly nefarious function once installed on a client computer. The virus takes its name from the “Trojan Horse” from Greek mythology setup outside of the city of Troy. Trojan horse viruses differ from other computer viruses in that they are not designed to spread themselves. Instead Trojan horse malware is either delivered as the payload of another virus or piece of malware or through manual end-user action by downloading Read More

The Internet is an ever present threat to your computer. Even harmlessly browsing through sites may get your computer affected with a virus or spyware without you even knowing it. As many dangers as there may be out there, you can easily protect yourself by taking a few simple steps. Routers and Firewalls First of all, if you don’t already have a router, it is recommended that you go and get one, even if you only have one computer in your home. A Router acts as the best kind of Read More

We hear about new computer viruses all the time. What is the motivation behind developing computer viruses and watching them wreak havoc on the Internet? Fact Gathering Many viruses raid your documents including your email address book for information that can be used to make business contacts. This data is assembled into a database that can then be sold to others as a qualified list of “opportunity seekers.” The result is a mountain of spam emails, and even unsolicited direct mail pieces, if the address books also contain home addresses Read More

Win Fixer is a piece of malware which pretends to be a diagnostic tool. The makers of Win Fixer claim “WinFixer 2006 detects and repairs corrupted files, removes useless data, cleans up clogged Windows registry and fixes hard drive errors. This useful utility helps you maintain an error-free PC and achieve 100% system performance.” Win Fixer is distributed as a part of many software packages. It then executes every time Microsoft Windows starts up. Win Fixer will assail you with adware messages about illusory problems with your PC. Remove Win Read More

Are viruses and malware affecting your computer efficiency? Try HijackThis. HijackThis, popularly known in the computing world as HJT, is one of the most effective spyware and malware removal software tool available for detecting and removing harmful viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans and other pests affecting Microsoft Windows. This program was originally developed by Merijn Bellekom, a Dutch programmer and an anti-spyware specialist who had later sold it to Trend Micro. The most common approach employed by notable anti-virus software available in the market such as Norton Antivirus or Ad-Aware to Read More