What is the FBI Moneypak Ransomware Virus? Commonly referred to as the FBI Virus, this virus is a custom ransomware. The purpose of this ransomware is to hold the computer user’s system hostage and falsely report seizure of the user’s computer by the FBI. The FBI Moneypak Ransomware Virus’ intent...

What is AVASoft Antivirus Professional? The AVASoft Anti-virus Professional software masquerades as a computer security program that supposedly performs system scans looking for computer infections. This fake antivirus software returns a notification stating that malware has been detected and in order to remove the infection, the full, paid version of...

Threat: Rogue.Win32.DiskAntiVirusProfessional Description: Disk AnitVirus Professional is rogue anti-spyware or ransomware. It claims to be legitimate security software to disguise itself. Disk AnitVirus Professional is classified as a rogue because it displays fake scan results, terminates your legitimate applications, and displays numerous fake security alerts to solicit a purchase from...

A new Trojan horse called Mal/JavaJar-B has been found that exploits a vulnerability in Oracle’s Java 7 and affects even the latest version of the runtime (7u10). The malware has currently been seen attacking Windows, Linux and Unix systems. The Department of Homeland Security said attackers could trick targets into...

The FBI Moneypak virus (a.k.a. FBI virus, FBI Green Dot Moneypak virus, Citadel, Reveton) is ransom-ware Trojan that locks up an infected user computer. This malware is delivered by the Blackhole exploit kit and displays a ransom-ware page while claiming to be a legal action page from the U.S. Federal...

Threat Level: 95% PC Defender Plus is a rogue antivirus software that tries to scare the user into purchasing a product that does not exist. It can make registry changes, heal itself during a removal attempt, display pornographic pop-up ads and collect your data to send to cybercriminals. PC Defender Plus includes features...

Threat Level: 70% Incredibar is a malicious browser toolbar that affects any and all installed web browsers on your PC. The malware is delivered in emails that offer the user free games if they install the toolbar. Upon installation  the Incredibar will begin to create redirects, display pop-up ads and download...

Threat Level: 60% SearchAmong is a redirect virus that affects any and all installed web browsers on your system. Reportedly delivered to the user after a download of video player software, the SearchAmong virus will redirect your web browsing, log your browsing habits, display pop-up ads and download additional software....

Threat Level: 79% Vista Security 2013 is a rogue antivirus software that tries to scare the user into purchasing a product that does not exist. It can make registry changes, heal itself during a removal attempt, display pornographic pop-up ads and collect your data to send to cybercriminals. Vista Security 2013 includes...

The ThreatLevel research team has compiled a report on another browser hijacker that was found earlier this year. It’s named the Google Redirect Virus, and it’s targeting search terms typed in Google and other popular search engines in order to redirect them to infected pages. The infected pages usually contain...