Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Machete Malware
Trojan

Machete Malware

Machete is malicious software (malware) that operates as an information stealer. It is capable of taking screenshots, taking photos through the webcam, logging keystrokes, copying files to USB drives, stealing data saved on the clipboard and recording various sensitive information such as user-cre

PiXie RAT
Trojan

PiXie RAT

PiXie is malicious software classified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). It primarily operates by stealing account credentials (logins, passwords) and recording videos. It also has keylogging abilities (i.e., monitors key strokes). RAT-type malware is categorized as a high-risk infection and can le

Qikc.xyz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Qikc.xyz Redirect

qikc.xyz is the address of a fake search engine that is opened through another dubious address (searchgg.xyz). Like most fake search engines, qikc.xyz is promoted through a browser hijacker. Two known apps that promote this address are called APP and CERX, which are related to another potentially

Fast Flight Tracker Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Fast Flight Tracker Browser Hijacker

As its name suggests, the Fast Flight Tracker app allows flight tracking of aircraft, however, this software modifies browser settings and records browsing data. Applications that operate in this manner are called browser hijackers. Since people usually do not download or install apps such as Fas

CStealer Trojan
Trojan

CStealer Trojan

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam and further researched by James, CStealer is malicious software classified as a trojan. This malware is designed to steal passwords stored in Google Chrome browsers. Trojan infections are high-risk and can lead to a number of significant issues. Trojan-type

Dexphot Malware
Trojan

Dexphot Malware

Dexphot is the name of a malicious program that infects systems with a cryptocurrency miner. It is capable of reinstalling a miner if an installed antivirus suite attempts to remove it. In summary, cyber criminals use resources of infected systems to mine cryptocurrency, which helps them to genera

My Login Helper Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

My Login Helper Browser Hijacker

My Login Helper is yet another rogue application that claims to allow users to access their emails. Its appearance suggests that My Login Helper is a legitimate and useful application, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons

CILLA Ransomware
Ransomware

CILLA Ransomware

CILLA is malicious software belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption. During this process, all compromised files are renamed with the ".CILLA" extension. For example, a filename such as "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.CILL

WinRARER Ransomware
Ransomware

WinRARER Ransomware

Discovered by GrujaRS, WinRARER is malicious software that is classified as ransomware. This ransomware stores files in an .ace archive file named "YourFilesHere-0penWithWinrar.ace" and places it in the "C:\YOUR-locked-FILES\" directory. This file is password protected. To obtain the password, vi

KesLan Ransomware
Ransomware

KesLan Ransomware

Discovered by GrujaRS, KesLan is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand a ransom payment for decryption (i.e., payment for decryption tools/software). There are several variants of this ransomware. During encryption, KesLan appends files with the "