Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Vpnshieldplus4.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Vpnshieldplus4.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)

vpnshieldplus4[.]com is one of many deceptive websites claiming that visitors' iPhones are infected with viruses. These sites display fake virus warnings/alerts and encourage users to download and install applications that supposedly remove detected viruses. You should avoid and ignore websites

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

Theworldofcontents.info POP-UP Scam (Mac)

theworldofcontents[.]info is a scam website promoting a fake Flash Player updater. There are several variants of this scam with differing design/appearance, although the purpose is much the same. The site claims that visitors' Flash Players might be outdated and advises them to update the softwa

Budscanner.com Ads
Adware

Budscanner.com Ads

budscanner[.]com redirects visitors to various other untrustworthy, potentially malicious web pages. Typically, people do not visit websites such as budscanner[.]com intentionally. In most cases, they arrive at them after clicking dubious, deceptive advertisements, through visiting rogue websites

Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware
Ransomware

Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware

Discovered by dnwls0719, Crypton (Aurora) ransomware originates from a family of ransomware programs called Aurora. Crypton (Aurora) is designed to prevent victims from accessing or using data by encryption. It also renames each encrypted file by appending the ".crypton" extension to the filename.

Dear [ISP name] user, Congratulations! POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Dear [ISP name] user, Congratulations! POP-UP Scam

"Dear [ISP name] user, Congratulations!" is a scam run on deceptive websites. This scheme is designed to trick users into believing that they have won a prize. To receive it, however, they need to provide personal information and pay certain fees. This scam is furthered through the use of visitors

Yourmobistyle.com Ads
Adware

Yourmobistyle.com Ads

yourmobistyle[.]com redirects visitors to untrustworthy websites. Typically, browsers open websites such as yourmobistyle[.]com when there are potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on them (i.e., people do not visit these sites intentionally). Furthermore, yourmobistyle[.]com might b

Yarraq Ransomware
Ransomware

Yarraq Ransomware

Discovered by GrujaRS, Yarraq is ransomware-type malicious software which operates by encrypting data of infected systems and then demanding payment for decryption tools. When Yarraq encrypts, all files are appended with the ".yarraq" extension. For example, a file called "1.jpg" would appear as

Somik1 Ransomware
Ransomware

Somik1 Ransomware

Somik1 was discovered by S!Ri. Like most programs of this type, this ransomware encrypts and renames files. Somik1 renames them by appending the ".arnoldmichel2@tutanota.com" string to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.arnoldmichel2@tutanota.com", and so on. It also displays a ransom

Cyborg Builder Ransomware
Ransomware

Cyborg Builder Ransomware

Discovered by Raby, Cyborg Builder is a malicious program categorized as ransomware and designed to encrypt the data of infected devices and then demand payment for decryption. During encryption, all files are renamed and duplicated. For example, a file such as "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.Indonesia" an

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

Mainplaceupgradesfree.info POP-UP Scam (Mac)

mainplaceupgradesfree[.]info is designed to deceive visitors into using a fake installer for a new Adobe Flash Player version. Typically, websites of this type download installers of various potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). For example, browser hijackers, adware or even malicious progra