Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Ios-protect-defence.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Ios-protect-defence.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Ios-protect-defence[.]com is a deceptive website that promotes various scams. At the time of research, this web page promoted a scheme targeting iPhone users, however, it is possible that users of other Apple devices could likewise inadvertently enter the site. The scam claims that visitors' mob

FedEx Freight Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

FedEx Freight Email Virus

Malspam emails are messages that cyber criminals send to deliver malware. Typically, the emails are disguised as official messages from legitimate companies and organizations and contain a malicious attachment or download link for a malicious file. Recipients who open files downloaded via such ema

Files Fixer Ransomware
Ransomware

Files Fixer Ransomware

Files Fixer is a malicious program, which is part of the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the "....FIXME-DAMAGEDFILES-NEED-TO

BBGT Ransomware
Ransomware

BBGT Ransomware

This ransomware belongs to the Matrix ransomware family. BBGT encrypts and renames victims' files, and creates the "BBGT_INFO.rtf" file (ransom message) in each folder that contains encrypted files. BBGT renames files by replacing filenames with the bobgant82@criptext.com email address, a string o

HerculesLookup Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

HerculesLookup Adware (Mac)

HerculesLookup is a rogue application categorized as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and making changes to browser settings to promote fake search engines. In addition, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have d

Hacker Zasifroval Zaplat Ransomware
Ransomware

Hacker Zasifroval Zaplat Ransomware

Hacker zasifroval zaplat belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. It encrypts files, changes the victim's desktop wallpaper, displays a pop-up window (which looks like a system error notification) and creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" text file in all folders that contain encrypted files. Th

NeedSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

NeedSearch Adware (Mac)

NeedSearch is an adware-type application that possesses browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adware programs and browser hijackers monit

AnalyzerFile Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

AnalyzerFile Adware (Mac)

AnalyzerFile has three purposes: to serve advertisements, promote a fake search engine address, and collect sensitive information. This app functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Typically, users download and install apps like AnalyzerFile unintentionally and, for this reason, they are clas

WebsyncSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

WebsyncSearch Adware (Mac)

WebsyncSearch serves advertisements and modifies browser settings to promote a fake search engine. In this way, it functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Note that WebsyncSearch is also likely to collect browsing data and other information. People do not often download and install these ap

IncognitoSearchPro Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

IncognitoSearchPro Browser Hijacker

The IncognitoSearchPro browser hijacker modifies browser settings to force people to visit incognitosearchpro.com and use this fake search engine. It also reads browsing data. Frequently, users download and install apps such as IncognitoSearchPro inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized