Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Safebrowsing.network POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Safebrowsing.network POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Safebrowsing[.]network is a deceptive/scam site, designed to push users into downloading/installing untrustworthy software. Typically, websites of this type warn visitors of threats/issues detected on their device and offer applications for their elimination. Users should note that no webpage ca

Free Converter Tool Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Free Converter Tool Browser Hijacker

Endorsed as an application designed to provide quick access to online file conversion services - Free Converter Tool is a browser hijacker. It operates by modifying browsers in order to promote a fake search engine - search.freeconvertertooltab.com. Furthermore, most apps within this category hav

Bhj1.xyz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Bhj1.xyz Redirect

Bhj1.xyz is a fake search engine. Like most search engines of this kind, it is being promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called CERX. CERX is a PUA which is related to QIP, another app of this type. It is possible that CERX is not the only app that promote

Activation Error 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Activation Error 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam

Activation Error 0xC004FC03 (or simply ERROR 0xC004FC03) is an error, which is supposedly caused by a virus. It is 'detected' by deceptive/scam websites and used to scare users into calling a fraudulent Microsoft technical support line and consequently trick them into paying for fake services. A

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

Operateuberrefinedprogram.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)

operateuberrefinedprogram[.]icu is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into downloading/installing a fake Flash Player updater. Rogue software updaters are typically used to spread a variety of untrustworthy and malicious content. Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) and malware

27news.biz Ads
Notification Spam

27news.biz Ads

When visited, 27news[.]biz opens other untrustworthy pages or loads dubious content. It functions like many other rogue websites including, for example, wwserch42[.]biz, android-recaptcha[.]info and find-soulmates[.]com. In most cases, people arrive at these sites due to potentially unwanted appli

Mobile-apple.club POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Mobile-apple.club POP-UP Scam (Mac)

mobile-apple[.]club is a scam website which operates by making deceptive claims that visitors' iPhones have been damaged. The site states that these issues must be resolved immediately to prevent further damage to the device. Sites of this kind promote untrustworthy and malicious content. They

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

Startmostnewestprogram.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)

startmostnewestprogram[.]icu encourages visitors to download and install a new version of Adobe Flash Player. In fact, it downloads the installer of a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Typically, websites such as startmostnewestprogram[.]icu are designed to trick people into installing PU

Thegoodcaster.com Ads
Notification Spam

Thegoodcaster.com Ads

thegoodcaster[.]com website is used by various adware-type apps. Its purpose is to redirect people to other dubious, rogue websites that ask to show notifications, promote unwanted apps, display content relating to gambling, adult dating, and so on. If a browser opens the thegoodcaster[.]com addre

Mainspotupdatesfreenew.info POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Mainspotupdatesfreenew.info POP-UP Scam (Mac)

mainspotupdatesfreenew[.]info is a website running a scam designed to promote fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Visitors are warned that their Flash Player is outdated, missing the latest security updates and must be updated immediately. Rogue software updaters are used to spread a variety of unt