Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

GruxEx is a copy of an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. Once infiltrated, GruxEx employs AES cryptography to encrypt various files. During encryption, this ransomware appends the ".grux" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "samp

Discovered by security researcher, Lawrence Abrams, DarkoderCrypt0r is a copy of a ransomware-type virus called Wcry (WannaCry). Once infiltrated, DarkoderCrypt0r encrypts various data and appends the ".DARKCRY" extension to the name of each encrypted file (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to

"Your Windows Computer Has Been Blocked" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious website. Users are redirected to this site by potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs). These apps often infiltrate systems without users' consent. In addition, they collect personally identifiable in

Developers present rambler.ru as an Internet search engine that supposedly generates improved search results and, therefore, enhances the Internet browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, rambler.ru may appear legitimate and useful, however, this site records various user-system informat

Spora is a ransomware-type virus distributed via spam emails (malicious attachments). Each rogue email contains an HTA file which, once executed, extracts a Javascript file ("closed.js"), placing it in the system "%Temp%" folder. The Javascript file extracts an executable with a random name and ru

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, UIWIX is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts various data. In doing so, UIWIX appends filenames with the "._[victim’s id].UIWIX" extension. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to a filename similar to "sample.jpg._231432

Wcry (also known as WannaCry, Wana Decrypt0r 2.0, WanaDecryptor or WNCRY virus) is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security reasearcher S!Ri. Once infiltrated, Wcry encrypts files using AES-128 cryptography. During encryption, this malware appends filenames with the ".wcry" extension (for ex

Developed by SmartCyberTechnology, the searchalgo.com (or apps.searchalgo.com) browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional software with the chosen program) to install on browsers without users' consent. After successful inf

According to the developers, mysearch24.com significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating improved search results. Judging on appearance alone, mysearch24.com may appear legitimate and useful, however, this website is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that h

Gifables is a deceptive application that falsely claims to provide access to hundreds of various GIF images. On initial inspection, Gifables may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without consent. In addition, it stealthily modifies web browser settings and