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Cybersecurity 5 min read

How to remove the “Google Update” Virus (Removal Guide)

The Google Update virus, googleupdate.exe virus, Google Chrome update virus, or the Browser Update Required virus are terms used for combo malware categorized as adware and a browser hijacker that is utilized by unethical third-parties who practice social engineering by attempting to appear like a legitimate Google update add-on, extension, and tool used to update Google Search and Google Chrome, though Google Update may attach as a browser helper object to Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The Google Update virus is essentially an add-on and extension that attaches to internet browsers without consent in order to display unwanted advertisements, including in-text ads, pop-up ads, and coupon-based adverts (dealware) from Coupon Drop Down and Coupon Companion.

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Scams 3 min read

Phishing Website: 94ipad.com – Facebook Scam “My New Apple iPad 3”

94ipad.com (www.94ipad.com.com) is a phishing website used in free Apple iPad Facebook scams. 94ipad.com, alike 877ipad.com, 87ipad.com, 46ipad.com. and many others attempt to trick Facebook users into believing they can receive a free iPad 3 via mail if they visit www.94ipad.com stating that an online store is apparently "messing up," therefor the online shop has an "e-glitch" in their system where customers are receiving free iPad 3s. Please note, this is a very common Facebook scam, no one has ever actually reported that they received a free iPad via mail. This technique is orchestrated in order to collect (phish) sensitive information, such as an individuals home address and payment information that is manually inputted by unsuspecting victims.

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Scams 3 min read

Phishing Website: 46ipad.com – Free Ipad Scam (E-Store Glitch)

46ipad.com is a phishing website used in Facebook scams focused on free ipad giveaways. Alike so many Facebook ipad 3 scam sites before it (87ipad.com, 877ipad.com),the 46ipad.com scam claims there is a glitch at an online store and users are currently getting free ipad 3s. In reality the 46ipad.com phishing website does not give away free ipads and will likely infect the computer system with malware.

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Scams 3 min read

Phishing Website: 87ipad.com – My New Apple Ipad3 Facebook Scam

87ipad.com is a phishing website alike 877ipad.com that is primary used in Facebook scams focusing on free Ipad3 giveaways. The 87ipad.com scam promises to give participants free Ipad 3s, but in reality, the user may initiate the authorized installment of malware, be directed to a never-ending surveys, and more. Furthermore, the 87ipad.com scam hijacks Facebook accounts in order to spread the 87ipad.com website by spamming a post (similar to the image below), and tags multiple friends linked to the compromised Facebook profile.

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Cybersecurity 5 min read

How To Remove Flashblock Malware – Flashblock Add-on/Extension Removal Instructions

Flashblock is an unethical browser attachment for popular internet browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome that is allegedly used to block Flash-based items on the internet, including advertisements and videos, as well as Shockwave, Silverlight, and Authorware. Though Flashblock may block some forms of Flash on the internet, Flashblock has been reported to associate with adware. In particular, in-text Text Enhance advertisements, that are mostly generated via Flash.

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Scams 4 min read

Facebook Scam: Check Out My Ipad 3 – 877ipad.com Scam

Common Facebook scams often have to do with electronic giveaways, such as the free Apple ipad 3 scam. The "Check out my ipad 3" Facebook scam, also referred to as the 877ipad.com scam, is no different from similar Facebook scams promising to give away free ipads. The Check out my ipad 3 Facebook scam is a tag-jacking survey scam, associated with third-party malware and the unauthorized installment of Trojan horses. The 877ipad scam claims to be giving away free ipad 3s if Facebook users visit the website www.877ipad.com. The truth is that the 877ipad.com website is primarily used to collect personal information that visitors manually input into surveys and offers and collect revenue from completed third-party surveys and offers.

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Cybersecurity 6 min read

How To Remove The Searchpalace Virus – Searchpalace.com Redirect Removal Instructions (Search Palace)

Search Palace, also referred to as SearchPalace, the Search Palace virus, SearchPalace browser hijacker, or Searchpalace.com redirect, is reported as an unethical website that utilizes browser hijackers to change existing browser settings of popular internet browsers Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Search Palace changes the home page and default search engine of these browsers, causing infected internet browsers to start up on and redirect to searchpalace.com and other websites.

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Cybersecurity 7 min read

How To Remove AVASoft Antivirus Professional Virus – Rogue AVASoft Antivirus Progessional Software (Malware)

AVASoft Antivirus Professional, also referred to as the AVASoft Antivirus Professional virus, AVASoft Antivirus virus, AVASoft virus, or fake AVASoft Antivirus, is malware, categorized as rogue software or Scareware, that attempts to appear as legitimate Antivirus software, but in reality AVASoft Antivirus Professional is not beneficial software. AVASoft Antivirus Professional uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or the perception of a threat by fraudulently scanning the computer system and displaying fake system issue results, including fake results that indicate the computer is infected with Spyware that steals passwords from the internet and Adware that displays pop-ups. The AVASoft Antivirus Professional virus may even display fake notifications stating that the computer is infected with fake backdoor rootkits and Trojan horses

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Cybersecurity 5 min read

How To Remove Antivirus Security 2013 Malware – Rogue Antivirus Security 2013 Software Removal

Antivirus Security 2013 is essentially fake Window’s Antivirus software that performs a fake and non-beneficial scan for malware and issues that may reside on the computer. The rogue Antivirus Security 2013 program then displays fake security alerts, notifying the computer user that the computer may be infected with malware or facing some sort of fabricated issue. Some security alerts may pop-up in a small window, or while Antivirus Security 2013 malware is performing a faux system scan.

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Cybersecurity 7 min read

How To Remove The Dlinksearch Virus – Remove www1.dlinksearch.com Redirect (DLink Services)

The www1.dlinksearch.com virus, also referred to as the Dlinksearch virus, Dlinksearch redirect, www1.dlinksearch.com redirect virus, or simply the DLink virus, is malware, categorized as a browser hijacker, that changes internet browser settings, including the home page and default search engine, in turn causing internet browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer to redirect to www1.dlinksearch.com and other websites. Browser redirects to www1.dlinksearch.com often occur wile attempting to search the web using the infected browser’s address or omni bar. Search results that may have been previously displayed by search engines such as Bing or Google, will redirect to http://www1.dlinksearch.com/main?q=.

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Cybersecurity 4 min read

How To Remove The GetSavin Virus – Complete GetSavin Adware Removal Instructions

GetSavin (AdPeak, Inc), also referred to as the GetSavin virus or GetSavin hijacker, is malware that uses browser hijackers, and is categorized as adware. GetSavin displays unwanted in-text and pop-up advertisements, relative to internet savings. The advertisements GetSavin displays are pop-up coupon and deal type advertisements that appear while the user is browsing the internet. It is common for GetSavin advertisements to pop-up while browsing retail or deal type websites including Gap, BestBuy, Newegg, and others.

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