Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is Chimera?

Chimera is a ransomware virus that encrypts files stored on infected systems. It is distributed using various false job applications, business offers, and infected email attachments. After encrypting the files, Chimera adds a .crypt extension to each file.

After the infected computer is restarted, Chimera replaces the desktop wallpaper with an image containing a message, which states that payment of a ransom must be made to receive a key required for file decryption.

What is clearsearches.com?

clearsearches.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to generate the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site may seem identical to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users often believe that clearsearches.com is also legitimate.

In fact, this bogus site gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote clearsearches.com using deceptive software download/installation tools that hijack web browsers and modify settings without users' consent.

What is feed.newtab.online?

Catch'em All is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to play Pokemon on their web browsers. On initial inspection, Catch'em All may seem legitimate, however, this game is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Be aware that Catch'em All is often distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Furthermore, it gathers various web browsing-related data and causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is USB Locker?

USB Locker is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to modify access to various external drives (USB, SSD, memory cards, etc.) On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, display of intrusive advertisements, tracking of browsing activity), USB Locker is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is DiskPower?

DiskPower is a rogue application that supposedly allows optimization of hard disk partitions. On initial inspection, DiskPower may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it records various user/system information and displays various intrusive ads. For these reasons, DiskPower is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is Turkish (UYARI) ransomware?

Turkish (UYARI) is ransomware-type malware based on HiddenTear. After system infiltration, Turkish (UYARI) encrypts files using asymmetric AES-256 cryptography. The name of each encrypted file is appended with the ".locked" extension. Following successful encryption, this ransomware creates an HTML file (named "DOSYALARINIZA ULAŞMAK İCİN Aciniz.html") and places it on the desktop.

What is .Xyz?

.Xyz is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various files stored on victims' computers.

This is achieved using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with a ".xyz" extension and, thus, it is easy to determine which files are compromised. Following successful encryption, .Xyz ransomware opens a window that contains a ransom-demand message.

What is hp.myway.com?

MySocialShortcut is a rogue browser extension claiming to provide quick access to various social networks. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, MySocialShortcut often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, this extension tracks users' web browsing activity and stealthily modifies Internet browser settings. For these reasons, MySocialShortcut is classed as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker.

What is VMC Media Player?

VMC Media Player is a rogue application claiming to allow users to play various audio and video formats. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, VMC Media Player is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays fake Windows errors, and records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is fasttoaccess.com?

fasttoaccess.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to improve users' web browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites.

These false claims often trick users into believing that fasttoaccess.com is a legitimate website, however, it records various information relating to browsing activity. In addition, this website is promoted using rogue software 'installers' that hijack Internet browsers.