Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

PSCrypt Ransomware
Ransomware

PSCrypt Ransomware

PSCrypt is a ransomware-type virus based on another malware infection called GlobeImposter. Immediately after infiltration, PSCrypt encrypts most stored files. In addition, it adds the ".docs" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.docs")

Redirecting Rogue Extensions
Browser Hijacker

Redirecting Rogue Extensions

The Internet is full of applications/browser extensions that modify web browser settings without consent. These potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and add-ons are categorized as browser hijackers. In most cases, these so-called browser hijackers infiltrate systems without users' consent - develo

Relieve Stress Paint Trojan
Trojan

Relieve Stress Paint Trojan

Developers present Relieve Stress Paint as legitimate software that helps people to calm down in stressful situations. On initial inspection, Relieve Stress Paint may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a trojan. Furthermore, Relieve Stress Paint is distributed via a rogue we

Horsia Ransomware
Ransomware

Horsia Ransomware

Horsia is newly-discovered ransomware that originates from another high-risk malware infection called Scarab. Immediately after infiltration, Horsia encrypts most stored data and appends the developer's email address ("horsia@airmail.cc") as an extension to the name of each compromised file. For

M.smartsrch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

M.smartsrch.com Redirect

m.smartsrch.com is a fake web search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, m.smartsrch.com may seem legitimate, however, this site is promoted using a browser-hijacking application called SearchFunctions. Furthermore, i

GANDCRAB 3 Ransomware
Ransomware

GANDCRAB 3 Ransomware

Recently discovered by malware security researcher, Marcelo Rivero, GANDCRAB 3 is a new variant of high-risk ransomware called GANDCRAB V2.0. After successful system infiltration, GANDCRAB 3 encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".CRAB" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" is r

BLOCK Due To Suspicious Activities Scam
Adware

BLOCK Due To Suspicious Activities Scam

"BLOCK due to Suspicious Activities" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a website that users are redirected to by potentially unwanted adware-type programs. Adware often infiltrates systems without users' consent - developers distribute these applications using a deceptive marketing meth

Srcbar.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Srcbar.com Redirect

srcbar.com is a fake web search engine identical to srch.bar By falsely claiming to generate improved results, srcbar.com often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this website using a browser-hijacking app called Search Manager. Furthermore,

Go.pajosh.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Go.pajosh.com Redirect

go.pajosh.com is a fake web search engine identical to go.bonanzoro.com, go.zipcruncher.com, go.paradiskus.com, and many others. Its appearance barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that go.pajosh.com is also legitimate and usef

Go.bonanzoro.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Go.bonanzoro.com Redirect

go.bonanzoro.com is a fake search engine identical to go.paradiskus.com, go.zipcruncher.com, and a number of others. It supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. The appearance of this site barely differs from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engi