Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

TabOptimizer Adware
Adware

TabOptimizer Adware

TabOptimizer is promoted as a tool for managing browser tabs, thereby eliminating errors and improving the browsing experience. In fact, this piece of software operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivering various ads). Due to this, TabOptimizer is classified as adware.

1btc (MedusaLocker) Ransomware
Ransomware

1btc (MedusaLocker) Ransomware

Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, 1btc is a malicious program. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. I.e., affected files are rendered inaccessible and victims receive ransom demands to recover access to their data. During the encryption process

DearCry Ransomware
Ransomware

DearCry Ransomware

DearCry (also known as DoejoCrypt) is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for decryption. I.e., files affected by this malware become inaccessible and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, files are appended with

Eofyd Ransomware
Ransomware

Eofyd Ransomware

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Eofyd is malicious software (malware) and part of the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this ransomware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. I.e., victims are unable to open/use files affected by Eofy

Duk Ransomware
Ransomware

Duk Ransomware

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek and belonging to the Dharma ransomware family, Duk is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. I.e., the files affected by Duk are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay to recover their data. When Duk ransomware enc

Biden Ransomware
Ransomware

Biden Ransomware

Discovered by malware researcher Jakub Kroustek, Biden is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Biden ransomware is designed to encrypt files (render them inaccessible/useless) and demand payment for decryption tools/software (access recovery). During the encryption proce

Elantra Ransomware
Ransomware

Elantra Ransomware

Elantra is malicious software belonging to the Matrix ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. I.e., affected files are rendered inaccessible/useless, and victims are asked to pay to recover access to th

Private Home Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Private Home Browser Hijacker

Private Home is a browser hijacker promoting the keysearchs.com fake search engine. Typically, software within this classification promotes bogus search engines by modifying browser settings, however, Private Home does not actually modify browsers (see below). Additionally, this browser hijacker

Tirp Ransomware
Ransomware

Tirp Ransomware

Tirp is a malicious program, which is part of the Djvu ransomware family. This malware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools/software. I.e., files affected by Tirp ransomware are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay a ransom to recover access to them

Captcha-verification.systems POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Captcha-verification.systems POP-UP Redirect

captcha-verification.systems is a rogue website, similar or identical to crtatix.com, nicenewsupdate.info, newsupdatesky.info, and many more. The site redirects visitors to other untrustworthy (potentially malicious) websites. Most users visit captcha-verification.systems unintentionally - they a