Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What kind of malware is .shadow?

.shadow is a computer infection categorized as ransomware and a new variant of the STOP ransomware virus. Like many other ransomware-type infections, .shadow is designed to encrypt data stored on victims computers and demand ransom payments.

All locked files are renamed by adding the ".shadow" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.shadow". A ransom demand message is presented in a text file named "!readme.txt".

What kind of scam is "I am a spyware software developer"?

The "I am a spyware software developer Email Scam" is a spam email campaign used to threaten people and to trick them into transferring Bitcoins. Generally, scammers claim that they have obtained compromising photos or videos of a person and threaten to proliferate the material if their demands are not met.

There are many email scam campaigns similar to this on the internet. If you have received the "I am a spyware software developer Email Scam" email (or similar), there is nothing to worry about. These email scams should never be trusted or taken seriously.

What is getmacsoft.com?

There are many rogue websites online, including getmacsoft.com, a website designed to force visitors to open other untrustworthy sites. Generally, users arrive at this web page unintentionally - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Furthermore, users often install these apps inadvertently. Once installed, PUAs feed users with intrusive ads and collect browsing-related (and other) information.

What is tweakingtools.info?

tweakingtools.info is a rogue website designed to deliver deceptive content. Most users do not visit this web page willingly - they are redirected by installed adware-type potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

These apps usually infiltrate browsers (or computers) without users' knowledge. Typically, they deliver intrusive ads, monitor users' browsing habits, and record browsing-related data.

What is hotchedmothe.club?

hotchedmothe.club is a rogue website (very similar to cliksource.cool, defpush.com, sociatemethio.club, and a number of others) designed to cause redirects to other dubious sites. Users often arrive at this site unintentionally, since potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) force redirects to it.

Furthermore, users often install PUAs accidentally or inadvertently. When installed, these apps feed users with intrusive advertisements and collect browsing-related (and other) data.

What is feed.stream-all.com?

As with most fake search engines, feed.stream-all.com is promoted using a browser hijacker, in this case a potentially unwanted app (PUA) called StreamAll (updated variant is titled Stream All).

This application supposedly allows users to access the latest TV-related content directly from their web browsers, however, PUAs are often installed inadvertently. Furthermore, StreamAll changes browser settings and tracks browsing-related data.

What is movix.searchalgo.com?

The nJoyMovies Search Plus browser hijacker is promoted as an app/tool that provides an easier and faster browsing experience.

The developers offers easy access to various movie-related websites, however, nJoyMovies is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker that collects browsing-related data and modifies settings. nJoyMovies Search Plus also promotes a fake search engine (movix.searchalgo.com).

What is "Apple Email Virus"?

Scammers (cyber criminals) use the "Apple Email Virus" spam email campaign to distribute the Hancitor virus. The main goal of this email is to trick recipients to download and open an attachment. This is a typical scam used to infect computers and should be ignored. Opening the attachment might cause computer infections and other problems.

What is cliksource.cool?

cliksource.cool is a rogue website virtually identical to defpush.com, sociatemethio.club, special-promotion.online, and a number of other deceptive sites. Note that cliksource.cool causes redirects to other dubious sites.

Generally, users arrive at cliksource.cool inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements displayed on other rogue sites.

Research shows that many PUAs infiltrate systems without consent and, as well as causing redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements and record user-system information relating to web browsing habits.

What is SysTweak AntiMalware?

Developers promote SysTweak AntiMalware as a tool capable of detecting and eliminating malware, spyware, and other threats that might compromise Mac computers or data stored on them.

They claim that this is a 'useful tool', however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since it is promoted using the "bundling" method and most users install it unintentionally. SysTweak AntiMalware is promoted using deceptive Mac Tuneup and Flash Player installers.