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fronthomepagez.comAlias: fronthomepagez.com, http://fronthomepagez.com/security/xp, http://fronthomepagez.com/security/vista
Description: Homepage hijacker fronthomepagez.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is fronthomepagez.com. Zlob Trojan promotes several rogue products such as VirusTrigger (Virus Trigger), VirusResponse Lab 2009, Antivirus Scan, Advanced Antivirus, Windows Antivirus 2008 and Ultimate Antivirus. It is highly recommended to remove fronthomepagez.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of fronthomepagez.com hijacker. :: Download SpyNoMore now to scan your PC :: Threat type: Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower. Homepage Hijacker - A Homepage Hijacker is a software application that takes control over your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some other site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you to change browser's settings. In such hijacks, your browser may operate normally, but be much slower. Toolbar - A Toolbar is a group of buttons that performs different tasks. Unwanted toolbars are usually installed by adware programs that try to send users to their paying advertisers. Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs. Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy. Detection: SpyNoMore detects fronthomepagez.com: Yes Threat risk: Very High Risk  Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware. Symptoms: User's homepage is changed to http://fronthomepagez.com/security/ or to other so-called 'Security Center' websites. Warning messages such as "System Alert: Trojan-Spy.Win32@mx", "Critical System Error", "System Alert", "Your Computer is Infected", "System performance slowed down by 47%", "Internet connetion speed decreased by 39%" and "Security Alert" are displayed. Automatic download and installation of a rogue antispyware product such as VirusTrigger, VirusResponse Lab 2009, AntiSpyCheck or Advanced Antivirus. Popups that promote rogue anti-spyware products are generated even when user is not browsing the Internet. Homepage starts as 'about:blank' Presence of blinking icons next to computer clock. The icons can generate balloon messages claiming infection. The icons usually looks like a circle with a (?), and (X) or a yellow 'danger' triangle with an exclamation mark inside. See samples below: Presence of a rogue toolbar called Security Toolbar 7.1, similar to the screenshot below:
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