Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is CDN Reader?

Developers present CDN Reader as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to view and edit PDF files. This functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, CDN Reader is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling".

Furthermore, this app displays intrusive online advertisements and monitor users' Internet browsing activity. Therefore, CDN Reader is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is InstaTime?

InstaTime is a rogue application claiming to allow use of Instagram directly from the desktop. On initial inspection, InstaTime may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is not affiliated with Instagram (it is developed by third parties).

Furthermore, InstaTime often infiltrates systems without users' consent and is designed to deliver intrusive online advertisements and collect various user/system information. For these reasons, InstaTime is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is hp.myway.com?

CatHomepage is a deceptive browser plug-in that supposedly allows users to modify the background of their browser homepage.

Initially, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, CatHomepage is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This PUP is likely to infiltrate systems without consent, stealthily modify web browser settings, and continually gather information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Crypt0?

Crypt0 is a ransomware-type virus that infiltrates computers and encrypts various types of files (e.g., doc, .ppt, .jpg, etc.) During encryption, Crypt0 modifies the names of encrypted files by inserting "_crypt0" before the extension (e.g., encrypted "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample_crypt0.jpg").

Crypt0 then generates a text file ("HELP_DECRYPT.txt") containing a ransom-demand message and places it on the desktop.

What is Atom?

Atom is an updated version of a "Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)" called Shark. Atom is advertised as a great choice for wannabe cyber criminals. It allows regular users to create their own version of ransomware-type viruses with little effort. In addition, the entire creation process requires no computer programming knowledge.

Atom has an official download website and is free of charge. Once Atom infiltrates computers, it encrypts various file formats using asymmetric cryptography and appends a ".locked" extension to the name of each encrypted file (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked").

Following successful encryption, Atom generates an executable file ("UNLOCK DATA.exe"), which opens a ransom-demand pop-up window, and places it in each folder containing encrypted files.

What is safesurfs.net?

Developers present safesurfs.net as a legitimate Internet search engine that not generates the most relevant search results and provides quick access to a number of popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, this site may seem identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that safesurfs.net is also legitimate. In fact, this site monitors browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote safesurfs.net using rogue software downloaders/installers ('bundling' method).

What is searchgra.com?

Searchgra.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to mystartpage1.ru, chromestart4.ru, ttczmd.com, and many other sites. By falsely claiming to generate improved search results, searchgra.com often tricks users into believing that this website is legitimate.

Be aware, however, that developers promote searchgra.com using rogue software downloaders/installers that hijack browsers and stealthily modify various options. Furthermore, searchgra.com records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

FilmFanatic is a bogus browser extension developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. By claiming to allow users to watch various movies, this extension attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that FilmFanatic infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, it stealthily modify Internet browser settings and tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, FilmFanatic is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

What is DestinyScope?

Identical to QuizCrystal, DestinyGaze, AstrologyBuzz, and a number of other deceptive applications, DestinyScope is a rogue app that supposedly allows users to solve various quizzes, read horoscopes, and use other similar functions.

These claims often trick users into believing that DestinyScope is a legitimate application, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, DestinyScope displays intrusive online advertisements and continually records information relating to users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, DestinyScope is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is ArcadeSwim?

ArcadeSwim is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to play various addictive arcade games. On initial inspection, ArcadeSwim may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without permission; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) monitoring of web browsing activity.