Threat Check
What types of threats have been plaguing computer users this past month? Take a look, below, at the top threats detected among Ad-Aware users.
Win32.TrojanSpy.Mazpayn
Win32.TrojanSpy.Mazpayn is a type of malicious program that can steal information such as passwords, surfing habits, credit card details and email addresses.
Win32.Worm.Chiwawah
Win32.Worm.Chiwawah is a self propagating worm that spreads without user intervention.
Win32.Trojan.Webprefix
Win32.Trojan.Webprefix installs itself as a trojan. It may also download additional files to the infected system.
Win32.FraudTool.PCSecurity2011
Win32.FraudTool.PCSecurity2011 is a rogue anti-spyware application. It may give exaggerated threat reports on the compromised computer then ask the user to purchase a registered version to remove those reported threats.
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Scriptec
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Scriptec downloads malicious software from a remote server without the consent of the user.
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