A fake security alert is an event that some types of viruses and other malicious software generate to make a computer appear to be infected with viruses. Fake anti-virus software cause these fake security alerts. Such fake anti-virus software pretend to scan a computer for malicious software and then displays a long list of “infections” that are really essential computer files, application files, or files that do not even exist. When the user attempts to remove these infections with the fake anti-virus software, the program tells him/her to upgrade to Read More

ComboFix is a legitimate spyware remover. It was designed to specifically target spyware like SurfSideKick, QooLogic, Look2Me, as well as any combination of the mentioned spyware applications. With its built-in engine that removes Vundo infections, it can also take charge of the latter but not all of them. Besides this, ComboFix has other built-in utilities that make it capable of unhooking any .dll file within the Windows System 32 folder. This enables the user to achieve personal access to the folder. This ComboFix ability allows the manual removal of spyware Read More

If you installed Yahoo! Search Companion on your machine, this Internet browser add-on can allow you to conveniently access your bookmarked sites since it organizes the web pages. The Yahoo! Search Companion can also enhance your Internet browser by enabling it to provide you with a means to be capable of creating custom buttons. Apart from these advantages, the Yahoo! Search Companion can bolster the security features of your Internet browser. But if you find the Yahoo! Search Companion as a hindrance to the overall performance of your Internet browser, Read More

A computer virus is a program which reproduces itself. It may attach to other programs, it may create copies of itself (as in companion viruses). It may damage or corrupt data, change data, or degrade the performance of your system by utilizing resources such as memory or disk space. Types of Computer Viruses A computer virus may be categorized with one or more of the following four designations: Boot sector computer virus Master Boot Record (MBR) computer virus File infector computer virus Macro computer virus A computer virus which displays Read More

Nero Scout is a small utility that is bundled with the recent versions of the popular program, Nero. It is a tool used for cataloging various media files and images for easy referencing. Uninstalling Nero Scout Click Start, Run and input the following line: regsvr32 /u “%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%AheadLibMediaLibraryNSE.dll” Restart your computer and check to see if Nero Scout has been completely uninstalled. Disabling Nero Scout While this method does not completely destroy Nero Scout, it still can work. In My Computer, there should be a Nero Scout icon. Right click on Read More

A user with a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer which is infected by Trojan Adclicker variants such as the Adclicker.G can use malware removal programs such as the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware or Avast in order to automatically detect and get rid of this malware program. Ensure that the removal tool you use is updated with the latest spyware and adware definitions. The trial version of Spyware Doctor can help you identify registry entries associated with the Trojan Adclicker, although you need the full version to automatically eradicate the malicious program. Manually Purging Read More

An antivirus program is any program that is designed to combat viruses or other malicious software. Antivirus programs are used to remove a wide variety of malicious programs, such as spyware, Trojans, and worms. Since these types of programs can hide in random computer files and can have names that are very similar to normal programs, they can be very difficult to remove without antivirus software. Fortunately, literally thousands of free antivirus programs are available and can be used on virtually any operating system, platform, and device.   Antivirus Programs For Read More

With the many different viruses, worms, and Internet hacks that lay waiting around every virtual corner, users need stable antivirus software in order to combat these threats. Challenges may be met, however, when a user must combat viruses and other problems on multiple computers or even on mobile devices. Because of this, many software designers have created portable antivirus programs that can be transported from one computer to another by means of a USB flash drive or disc. This article will list a number of these portable antivirus programs that Read More

There are many processes that run behind the scenes in Windows operating systems. One of these processes that may look suspicious is the SMSS.exe. This is an execution file with the full name Session Management Subsystem. The Session Manager Subsystem is responsible for starting a session. When this process begins, the system thread is responsible for a number of specific tasks including launching the Winlogon, specific Win32 processes, and among other items, setting the system variables. Many computer users first notice the SMSS.exe process when a system shuts down abnormally. Read More

Also known as Troj/Zlob-QJ, the Zlob spyware trojan affects the Windows operating system. The trojan is activated once it has launched itself into a file and downloaded and installed from remote locations. Once installed, the spyware Zlob inputs malicious code into the system processes. Results from this spyware ranges from modifying data on the computer, deleting files off the computer, stealing information, causing malware, downloading code from the internet, and installing itself into the registry. Removing the Troj/Zlob-QJ is the same as removing any other trojans. Remember that trojans infects Read More