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Encyclopedia of computer parasites
Computer parasites
Computer parasites are unsolicited malicious programs, which are installed to the system without user knowledge and consent. Most of these threats silently run in background, so you can't notice them.
If you have running suspicious processes, strange toolbars in your web browser, changed system settings, undesirable pop-ups or your system runs too slowly and unstably, then there is a huge possibility that your computer is infected with some parasites.
Parasite functionality and payload may vary depending on its type and its author's intentions. Some malicious programs such as viruses, trojans or worms are designed to corrupt files and damage the entire system. Others like spyware, keyloggers or browser hijackers are primarily intended to violate user privacy by stealing his sensitive information like identity data, passwords or credit card numbers.
We provide thousands of different parasite descriptions divided into major categories. If you have a computer parasite problem, try to identify the threat and go deeply through our project to find its removal instructions. If you want to solve your problem easy way, then go to our antispyware reviews section and choose software by you needs. There are hundred up to date reviews on site, choose wisely, because there are lots of bad products in spyware theme. Dont waste your money. We advice you to use one of recommended software.
Newest parasites
System Care Antivirus (can also be found as System Care Antivirus 3.7.33) is a dangerous application, which is definitely far away from what it presents itself for PC users. While it may seem to you as a sophisticated anti-virus solution with many useful options, in reality it's just another rogue that tries... More...
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SmartPCFix (you can also find it as Smart PC Fix) is a useless PC optimization tool, which seeks only to convince PC users that they should use its paid services and fix problems related to system's slow downs. In order to create a need of these services, this program starts... More...
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Luxembourg Police Grand-Ducale virus is a ransomware, which is really similar to Police Grand-Ducale Luxembourg virus. In fact, these two threats differ only by their name because they both identically attack PC users of Luxembourg or other french-speaking countries and seek the same – to swindle their money. To be... More...
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DATABASE OF COMPUTER PARASITES
AdwareWHAT IS ADWARE?
Adware is any computer program that displays advertisements while the...
AOL parasitesWHAT IS AN AOL PARASITE? An AOL parasite is a malicious computer program designed to...
BackdoorsWHAT IS BACKDOOR? A backdoor is a malicious computer program or particular means that...
Browser HijackersWHAT IS A BROWSER HIJACKER? A browser hijacker is a malicious program, usually a web...
Browser PluginsWHAT IS A BROWSER PLUGIN? A browser plugin (or plug-in) is a computer program that...
CardingCredit card fraud. Carding programs and documents offers information and methods how to...
Corrupt websitesCorrupt websites are internet sites, that distribute malware or try to gather sensitive...
CracksCracks are software created to modify other software. Usual purpose is to remove...
DialersWHAT IS A DIALER? A dialer is a program that uses a computer’s modem to...
FloodersFlooders are the programs thats tries to overload a connection by sending various...
KeyloggersWHAT IS A KEYLOGGER? A keylogger is a computer program that logs each keystroke a user...
Mail bombersWHAT IS A MAIL BOMBER? A mail bomber is a computer program designed to flood user e-mail...
MalwareMalware are the programs which usually installs without user knowledge / consent and...
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NukersWHAT IS A NUKER? A nuker is a malicious trojan alike computer program that carries a...
RansomwareWHAT IS RANSOMWARE? Ransomware is a type of malicious computer software that threatens...
Rogue AntispywareWHAT ARE ROGUE ANTISPYWARE
Rogue Antispyware are parasites that mimic legitimate...
SniffersWHAT IS A SNIFFER? A sniffer, also known as a network analyzer, packet sniffer or...
SPAM toolsSPAM Tools are various programs created to work with huge amount of email addresses....
SpywareWHAT IS SPYWARE? Spyware is any software designed to collect user personal information...
System toolsSystem Tools are legitimate programs that belong to the category of 'Potentially unwanted...
TrojansWHAT IS A TROJAN?
A trojan (or trojan horse) is a malicious computer program that is...
VirusesWAYS OF INFECTION
Viruses infect a computer without user knowledge and consent. There...
WormsWHAT IS A WORM? A worm is a malicious self-replicating computer program designed to...
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