Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Rutracker.org Ads
Adware

Rutracker.org Ads

rutracker[.]org is a torrent tracker, a web page that helps torrent client users to speed up downloads by finding 'seeders' and 'peers' for the files they attempt to download. Note that torrenting is legal, but downloading copyrighted content is not. Furthermore, rutracker[.]org uses rogue advert

Uspetenti.top Ads
Notification Spam

Uspetenti.top Ads

uspetenti[.]top is a rogue website designed to present visitors with dubious content and redirect them to other untrustworthy/malicious pages. There are thousands of similar sites on the web including settings-chrome.com, newsfeedscroller.com, and thehypenewz.com. Users rarely access websites of

New Sign-In On Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

New Sign-In On Email Scam

Phishing emails are used to trick recipients into clicking a website link or opening an attachment, which then installs malware onto the operating system or opens a web page that cyber criminals use to steal sensitive, private information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details, telephone nu

Driver Whiz Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

Driver Whiz Unwanted Application

Driver Whiz is the name of an untrustworthy piece of software. This application is endorsed as a tool capable of detecting out-of-date and missing drivers and updating/installing them. Its promotional material even proclaims Driver Whiz to be the best driver updater of 2018. Since most users down

vGriefferS Ransomware
Ransomware

vGriefferS Ransomware

vGriefferS is a type of malicious software that infects computers, blocks access to files by encryption, and keeps them inaccessible until the victims pay ransoms to the attackers. Unlike most ransomware, vGriefferS does not rename any of the encrypted files. Typically, malware displays or create

OneUpdater Adware
Adware

OneUpdater Adware

OneUpdater is rogue software classified as adware. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. Therefore, this app delivers various unwanted and even dangerous ads. Additionally, most adware-type software monitors users' browsing activity, and it is highly likely

Fire Search Browser Hijacker (Mac)
Mac Virus

Fire Search Browser Hijacker (Mac)

Fire Search is rogue software that is categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings to promote the firesear.ch fake search engine. Additionally, Fire Search adds the "Managed by your organization" feature to Google Chrome browsers. This program is also des

ApolloResults Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ApolloResults Adware (Mac)

ApolloResults displays advertisements and changes certain browser settings to promote a fake search engine. There is a high probability that it might also collect details relating to browsing activities and other information. This app is classified as adware and a browser hijacker. ApolloResult

Protected-connect.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Protected-connect.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)

protected-connect[.]com is a deceptive website, which runs various scams. The content presented on this page typically targets iPhone users, yet it is possible that the site may be accessed through other Apple devices. At the time of research, protected-connect[.]com promoted a free VPN app sch

Support-notify.space POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Support-notify.space POP-UP Scam (Mac)

support-notify[.]space is one of many scam websites which attempt to trick users into believing they must download and install certain applications to remove the viruses that have apparently been detected on their devices. Web pages that use such scare tactics should never be trusted. All of th