Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Koolova Ransomware
Ransomware

Koolova Ransomware

First discovered by security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Koolova is a high-risk virus (ransomware-type virus) and is also known as Koolova virus.  Koolova encrypts files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm, which is a symmetric algorithm. You can read it about it here. All encrypted files a

Toponclick.com POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Toponclick.com POP-UP Redirect

toponclick.com is one of many untrustworthy, rogue websites that include pulseonclick.com, kaizentraffic.com, ero-advertising.com, and so on. These sites redirect visitors to other untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites. Most users arrive at toponclick.com unintentionally - potentially unwa

Genieo Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

Genieo Virus (Mac)

Genieo is a dubious application that usually infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using download/installation set-ups. Genieo's main purpose is to promote a fake search engine and record information. For these reasons, Genieo is categorized as a browser hijacke

Driver Maximizer Unwanted Application
Utilities

Driver Maximizer Unwanted Application

Driver Maximizer is one of many dubious applications that is promoted as a software update tool for system drivers, or as a means to find the correct drivers for your computer. Judging by the appearance of this app and its website, it may seem to be a legitimate and useful program, however, develo

Search.globalsearch.pw Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.globalsearch.pw Redirect (Mac)

search.globalsearch.pw is a fake search engine identical to search.bittsearch.com By offering improved results and quick access to various popular websites, search.globalsearch.pw attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, developers promote this site using a browser-hijacking appli

Search.gg Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.gg Redirect

According to the developers, search.gg is a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.gg barely differs from Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other similar legitimate search engines. The

The Removal Of (3) Spyware Is Required POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

The Removal Of (3) Spyware Is Required POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Today, the internet is full of fake messages (errors, virus alerts, and so on) including "The Removal Of (3) Spyware Is Required", which is just one of many and very similar to "AppleCare Protection Plan", "Found 4 Virus", and "Your Mac Might Be Infected!", etc. In most cases, users encounter th

MSIL:Agent Virus
Trojan

MSIL:Agent Virus

MSIL:Agent is a high-risk trojan-type virus used to proliferate various rogue applications and malware. Developers promote MSIL:Agent via fake software downloaders/updaters and malicious websites. Therefore, MSIL:Agent usually infiltrates systems without permission. Website promoting MSIL:Agen

Ads.gold POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Ads.gold POP-UP Redirect

ads.gold is a rogue website identical to pulseonclick.com, kaizentraffic.com, channel1vids.com, and many others. Research shows that many visitors arrive at ads.gold inadvertently, since they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads generated by other rogue sites

Search.parazipper.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.parazipper.com Redirect (Mac)

search.parazipper.com is a fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.parazipper.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this site using rogue download/installation set-ups desig