Internet Safety

While browsing the Web, you may see a pop-up window with the message "Internet Explorer Warning--visiting this web site may harm your computer." If you see this message, your computer could be...

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Internet users can get annoying pop ups using Windows XP, 2000 and NT systems. Such pop ups are unsolicited advertising messages from Windows Messenger Service, which is installed by default on...

A computer virus is a piece of software that installs itself on your computer without your knowledge or approval. Your computer can become infected by opening an email attachment containing a...

Cookies, when they involve computers, are not the savory, sugary snack mother used to make. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer for server identification when you visit a...

Pop-up windows are unrequested browser windows, often containing advertising, that open when you are connected to the Internet. There are two types of pop-up windows, those that are triggered by...

Scvhost.exe is a process component of several Trojan horses. Primarily distributed via peer-to-peer networks and ActiveX components on websites, its main purpose is to download and install...

Auto.exe is a process component of several malware worms. Primarily distributed via removable storage devices, its primary purpose is to download and install additional malware to the infected...

RavMonE.exe is an executable file of the Win32.Worm.RJump.B parasite. When the worm is downloaded, it installs RavMonE.exe to the Windows folder and creates a registry value that it uses to...

Isetup.exe is a process component of W32.Fiend.Worm. Primarily distributed via IRC, its primary purpose is to distribute mass emails via Outlook. When the worm executes, it drops the .ini files...

The Virus Mawar is considered Javascript malware that makes use of the Microsoft Windows Scripting Host. Mawar is also known by the name JS_AUTORUN.ABE. The Windows Scripting Host cannot tell if a...

Winself.exe is a process component of several Trojan horses. Primarily distributed via peer-to-peer networks and ActiveX components on websites, its main purpose is to download and install...

Service.exe is a process component of several Trojan horses. Primarily distributed via peer-to-peer networks and ActiveX components on websites, its main purpose is to download and install...

Winhelp.exe is dropped into the c:\windows\system folder by the Lovgate Worm. Primarily distributed via email messages and shared network drives, its main purpose is to download and install...

Boot.exe is a process component of several Trojan Horses. Primarily distributed via peer-to-peer networks and ActiveX components on websites, its main purpose is to download and install additional...

Kinza.exe is a process component of several backdoor Trojans. Primarily distributed via removable storage devices, its primary purpose is to download and install additional malware to the infected...

Bargains.exe is a process component of BargainBuddy, an adware parasite that monitors a user's Internet activity, displays and downloads contextual commercial advertisements, and sends logged...

Msdos.exe is a process component of several backdoor Trojan adult content downloaders and the Virtumonde spyware application. Its primary purpose is to download and install additional malware to...

LeChucK.exe is a process component of W32/Autorun.worm.e. Primarily distributed via autorun.inf on shared drives and removable devices, it is also picked up on peer-to-peer share networks. A more...

Servernet.exe is a process component of W32/Autorun.worm.e. Primarily distributed via autorun.inf on shared drives and removable devices, a more recent variant was distributed through digital...

Exdl.exe is a process component of BargainBuddy, an adware parasite that monitors user Internet activity, displays and downloads contextual commercial advertisements, and send logged information...

Ole2.exe is a process component of Trojan.Win32.Agent marketed as Personal Antivirus, a rogue spyware utility. This malware displays a fake virus threat to convince you that your system is...

M00.exe is a process component of the family of CoolWebSearch and SpySheriff families of programs. CoolWebSearch and SpySheriff are adware parasite that monitor user Internet activity, display and...

Ieva.exe is a process component of several Trojan.Downloaders. Primarily distributed via IRC, peer-to-peer networks, email and newsgroup postings, its primary purpose is to retrieve passwords,...

Saveinst.exe is a component of several adware programs developed by WhenU.com, Inc. that are bundled with free screensavers, online dvd players, and toolbars. When one of the free, seemingly...

Ylr.exe is a component of several Trojan horses that display pop-up message boxes and modify system settings on infected computers running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and...

Run.exe is a component of several downloaders, including Downloader.W32.Small and W32/Rbot-BWF, that are bundled with a virus or spyware. Its primary purpose is to download other viruses, Trojan...

The firewall has become a necessity in order to protect computers from hackers and malicious software on the Internet. Firewalls were formerly only available as a separate software package that...

Mgg.exe is a component of several Trojan horses that display pop-up messages and modify system settings on infected computers running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows...

Msupdate.exe is a component of several Trojan horses, such as RBOT Worm, CoolWebSearch, Affilred, PSN and Trojan.Generic, that is usually found in the operating system folder. These Trojans are...

Ctfmona.exe is a known Trojan backdoor variant of W32/Smalltroj.CJDX and FakeRecycled. Primarily distributed via IRC, peer-to-peer networks, e-mail, and newsgroups, its primary purpose is to...

The presence of msserver.exe is indicative of either a Vundo Trojan Horse backdoor or 2020Search spyware program. Its primary purpose is to download and install additional malware as well as...

1.exe is registered as a startup process with the Troj_Sua.A, Troj/Multidr-C, Trojan.W32.Tooso, Ickiller, ICQ IP Sniffer, Adware.W32.SurfSideKick, Lodear.b, Lodear.d, Dasher.b, Trojan.SillyDL,...

The presence of ntservice.exe is indicative of the BAT.Mumu.A.Worm. Its primary purpose is to spread its collection of batch files and utilities, as well as a hack tool, over Windows 2000, Windows...

Temp1.exe is a component of the Spigot Backdoor Trojan Horse. Its primary purpose is to allow unauthorized access to the infected computer. It typically is spread via spam e-mail containing a...

Perfs.exe is a component of several backdoor Trojan horses that are spread via email, network shares IRC, and chat programs. Once downloaded and installed, these Trojans run in the background to...

Users32.exe is a component of Trojan Factory, a rogue spyware removal utility that downloads fake spyware files and manipulates registry keys to generate false positive spyware reports. Also...

Rundl32.exe is a component of the W32/Agobot-TO and W32/Demotry-A backdoor Trojan Horses that are spread via network shares and chat programs. When each of these first runs, they copy themselves...

BraveSentry is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false warnings on your desktop to manipulate you into purchasing its commercial software upgrade. It is related to SpySheriff and SpywareNo.

Svchost32.exe is a component of several backdoor Trojan horses, such as Trojan/Backdoor MiMail.I, CoolWebSearch and W32/Agobot-TM worms, that are spread through Yahoo! Messenger and email...

Advirs.exe is a component of several pen-drive viruses and typically resides in the C:\Windows\System folder and the root of any storage devices. These worms disable specific Windows functions...

Mgrs.exe is a component of the Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Alphabet, Trojan.Downloader.Contravirus, W32.Malware.gen and Vundo adware that typically resides in the Windows or Windows\System folder. It...

Eksplorasi.exe is a component of the Worm.Brontok and Worm.Rontokbro.Y that is typically transmitted via a Photo.zip email attachment. The standard email contains the following text in addition to...

Amva.exe is a component of several backdoor Trojan horses, such as Troj/Lineag-Gen and the W32/SillyFDC-BR worm, that are usually located in the operating system folder. Spread through exchange of...

Regsvr.exe, also known as the new folder.exe virus, is a component of several Trojans and worms such as WebMoney-G Trojan, Worm_Delf.FKZ and W32.Imaut that are spread through removable storage...

Fooool.exe is a component of a Trojan that places a copy of itself in the root of each removable drive, in addition to an instructional file, autorun.inf, that automatically executes dropped...

Dialers are a type of Trojan horse malware that disconnects the infected computer's modem from its dial-up ISP, replacing the connection with one to a premium or international phone line. The...

If you have Windows Vista, the built in firewall can sometimes cause problems with your ability to access the internet. Sometimes the problems are intermittent and at other times more long term....

The Windows security feature is a very sensitive security measure that can be used to protect your computer system from outsider intrusion. Because the feature is so sensitive, the security alerts...

Nail.exe is a component of Aurora, a combination adware/hijacker that generates excessive pop-up adware messages and monitors browsing habits of the users of infected computers. Browsing data is...