XP Antivirus Plus 2013 is another version of fake security product belonging to FakeVimes family of malware. This malware interferes with user’s control of computer by showing pop-up alerts. It also distracts your browsing by redirecting Internet browser to web site that holds other malware. XP Antivirus Plus 2013 aims to steal money by forcing you to buy software that is worth nothing and is considered as malware by security experts. More
FBI Online Agent that demands Moneypal payment to unlock your computer is a virus. This malware is part of a Trojan.Ransomlock.R family. It is common to many computer users to download free programs, so, malware authors are taking advantage of this habit. Files of FBI Online Agent MoneyPak virus are embedded into these free programs. More
There is another ransomware in the wild. This time, it does not pretend to be a Police or FBI. It now disguises as BSA (Business Software Alliance) to be more reasonable when blaming victims for illegal use of copyrighted materials. The new threat is part of a large malware group that gives too much problems to computer users on every regions. BSA (Business Software Alliance) MoneyPak virus is believed to be targeting computer users in English-speaking countries like the US and the UK. More
Win 7 Antivirus Pro 2013 is a virus that came from a Braviax family of malware. It uses names based on the operating system of victims. Yearly, this virus resurfaced with a new version. It was only this year that it may have used a variation for its name, although the pattern still exists. More
Windows Protection Maintenance is another example of fake antivirus program. Its goal is to lie and state that computer is infected with a bunch of malware. Then, this malware will induce you to clean viruses by paying for the registered version of Windows Protection Maintenance first. This product can do nothing but rip off money from the victims. More
Microsoft Essential Security Pro 2013 is a fake anti-virus program that uses misleading techniques to convince victims into buying the product. First, it will attack you when you visit a fake online virus scanner web site. It detects numerous malware on the computer and gives an advice that you need to download the program in order to clean the PC. More
PC Defender Plus virus will disguise as a real security program. With growing protest against its annoying warnings that will come up on the computer screen, many consider it as a dominant malware. One alert that catches user the most is PC Defender Plus Firewall Alert. It usually comes out when you execute browser programs like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. The alert will contain message similar to this one: More
Seeing strange warning on your desktop from Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation saying, “Your computer has been locked!” is a clear indication that PC is infected with a ransom virus. All it wants is your payment from Green Dot MoneyPak. This is the only payment scheme it will accept after demanding you to pay the fine of $200 within 72 hours. It also insists this payment to prevent you from being arrested. More
Fake EUROPOL (European Law Enforcement Agency) is a tricky virus that belongs to ranswomware or Windows Lock Trojan. Its main goal is to persuade you into paying for a penalty of 100 EUR. The malware wants you to pay with Paysafecard or Ukash. These payment vouchers are available from thousands of global locations and online. Makers of Fake EUROPOL virus are applying this scheme due to minimize hunt down of authorities. More
Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System – Your computer is locked! is a misleading message that replaces your desktop. It belongs to a large group of malware that demands for payment in order to unlock the PC. The virus literally blocks your access to the computer and denies your access to programs and the Internet. Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System claims to be from authorities who have detected illicit activity from your end. It states that you have violated copyright law by downloading prohibited software. The malware declares that your IP addres is included in the S.O.P.A. black list. Then, it asks you to pay 200 USD via MoneyPak prepaid voucher. More