Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Protectnconnection.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Protectnconnection.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)

The purpose of protectnconnection[.]icu page is to trick its visitors into downloading (and then installing) a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is supposed to remove detected viruses. Protectnconnection[.]icu is an untrustworthy page that uses a scare tactic to promote questionable so

UnitNetwork Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

UnitNetwork Adware (Mac)

UnitNetwork is a rogue app classified as adware. It also operates as a browser hijacker. Since most users inadvertently download/install such apps, they are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other intrusive a

AddSystem Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

AddSystem Adware (Mac)

AddSystem displays advertisements and changes web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. This app functions as adware and a browser hijacker. A big part of apps of this kind gets installed unintentionally. Thus, AddSystem and similar apps are categorized as potentially unwanted appl

Futm Ransomware
Ransomware

Futm Ransomware

Futm is a malicious program belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".futm" extension. For example, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.futm", "2.jpg" a

Musmentportal.com Ads
Notification Spam

Musmentportal.com Ads

Musmentportal[.]com opens questionable websites and loads deceptive content to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. This page is similar to fresh-content[.]biz, allactualjournal[.]com, rplnd1[.]com, and many more. Users do not go to these pages intentionally. Musmentporta

DarkLoader Malware
Trojan

DarkLoader Malware

DarkLoader is a piece of malicious software specifically targeting Grand Theft Auto (GTA) video game related content. There is reason to believe that this program also targets Minecraft - the 3D world construction video game. However, malware can have a wide variety of harmful abilities. Therefore

Ada Ransomware
Ransomware

Ada Ransomware

Ada is the name of a malicious program, which is part of the VoidCrypt ransomware group. It is designed to encrypt data (render files unusable) and demand payment for the decryption. As Ada ransomware encrypts, filenames are appended with the cyber criminals' email address, a unique ID assigned t

Sharpsmart Inc. Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Sharpsmart Inc. Email Scam

"Sharpsmart Inc. email scam" refers to a spam campaign. These emails supposedly relate to a payment invoice. It must be emphasized that the letters in question are not associated with any legitimate entities that they mention. Furthermore, all the information provided by the emails is false.

FlexInterval Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

FlexInterval Adware (Mac)

FlexInterval is an adware-type application with browser hijacker abilities. Due to the questionable techniques used to promote apps of this kind, they are also deemed to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware enables the placement of third-party graphic content (e.g., pop-up

Ginmule.xyz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Ginmule.xyz Redirect

Ginmule.xyz is a fraudulent search engine. Web searchers of this type are usually promoted by Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) within the browser hijacker classification. The ginmule.xyz web searcher has been observed being pushed by a rogue browser extension misleadingly titled "Chrome".