Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

LAO Ransomware
Ransomware

LAO Ransomware

LAO is malicious software belonging to the Dharma ransomware group. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. The files affected by LAO are rendered inaccessible (useless), and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their data. During the encryption proces

QuickLookSearches Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

QuickLookSearches Adware (Mac)

The QuickLookSearches application operates as adware and a browser hijacker. It serves various advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying browser settings. Applications of this type often collect various user-system information. In most cases, people download a

CryptoWire Ransomware
Ransomware

CryptoWire Ransomware

Typically, ransomware blocks access to data or operating systems by encrypting files and displaying/creating ransom messages. Victims cannot access (use) their data unless they pay the ransom. Ransomware often renames files. CryptoWire renames encrypted files by inserting ".encrypted" into filena

SimpleSignSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SimpleSignSearch Adware (Mac)

SimpleSignSearch generates revenue for its developer by serving advertisements and promoting a fake search engine. In this way, it functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Apps of this type can also collect data relating to internet browsing activities. Typically, users download and install

Load00.biz Ads
Notification Spam

Load00.biz Ads

load00[.]biz is a rogue site sharing many similarities with captcha-sourcecenter.com, yourcommonfeed.com, cpa-optimizer.best, and countless others. Visitors to this page are presented with dubious content and/or are redirected to other untrusted/malicious websites. Few users enter these sites int

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