Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

PowerLift Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

PowerLift Virus (Mac)

PowerLift is the name of an application classified as adware. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted, often deceptive advertisements. In some cases, they collect information relating to users' browsing habits. Generally, people download and install adware unintentionally. The

Universal PC Care Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

Universal PC Care Unwanted Application

Universal PC Care is a software, supposedly capable of optimizing and speeding up computers (e.g. fixing errors, making various system enhancements, getting rid of unnecessary programs/files, detecting and removing threats and etc.). Universal PC Care is often distributed with other programs as a

Moka Ransomware
Ransomware

Moka Ransomware

Moka is a part of the Djvu ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Like most programs of this type, Moka encrypts files to prevent access. To regain access, victims must pay ransoms to cyber criminals (i.e., purchase a decryption tool). Moka renames all encrypted files by chang

OpticDaemon Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

OpticDaemon Virus (Mac)

OpticDaemon is an adware-type app belonging to the Pirrit adware family. It displays unwanted advertisements and installs another adware program called MacPerformance. Additionally, OpticDaemon forces browsers to display pop-up windows that offer updates to installed software (using fake updatin

LightAgent Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

LightAgent Virus (Mac)

Belonging to the Pirrit adware family, LightAgent is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Many people download and install apps of this type inadvertently. LightAgent installs additional adware, an app called MacPerformance, and tricks people into updating software with fake up

DisplayUpdate Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

DisplayUpdate Virus (Mac)

DisplayUpdate is an adware-type application and part of the Pirrit adware family. DisplayUpdate installs other adware called MacPerformance (also belonging to the Pirrit family) on Mac computers. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted advertisements and sometimes collect user-

Celeb-secret.live Ads
Notification Spam

Celeb-secret.live Ads

Celeb-secret[.]live is a rogue website, practically identical to mediasource.online, dreamteammyfriend.com, videosp.pro and many others. It operates by generating redirects to compromised and possibly malicious sites, as well as presents users with highly dubious content (including clickbait). It

Kokoklock Ransomware
Ransomware

Kokoklock Ransomware

Kokoklock is software categorized as ransomware. This malicious program was discovered by GrujaRS. Ransomware-type programs encrypt files with strong encryption algorithms. To regain access to their files, victims are encouraged to buy a decryption tool and/or key from the cyber criminals who desi

Apple.com-mac-optimizer.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Apple.com-mac-optimizer.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Similar to apple.com-mac-optimizer.icu, apple.com-shield-devices.live, apple.com-mac-booster.live and others, apple.com-mac-optimizer[.]xyz is a scam website. It operates by tricking users into downloading/installing varied fake cleaning tools for the MacOS (Mac operating system), by displaying

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

Performprogressiveuberfile.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)

performprogressiveuberfile[.]icu is one of many deceptive websites that should not be visited or trusted. When opened, it displays fake error messages or redirects people to other untrustworthy sites that advertise dubious applications including Advanced Mac Booster.  In fact, this app is just