Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

CompactFilter Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

CompactFilter Adware (Mac)

CompactFilter is an adware-type app that has browser hijacker abilities. Since most users download/install software products of this kind inadvertently, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware can display intrusive advertisements (e.g., pop-ups, coup

Wnlu Ransomware
Ransomware

Wnlu Ransomware

Wnlu is ransomware designed to block access to files and provide a ransom note. It encrypts files, appends the ".wnlu" extension to filenames (for example, renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.wnlu", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.wnlu"), and creates the "_readme.txt" file. Wnlu is one of the variants belonging to the Dj

DoyUk 5.0 Ransomware
Ransomware

DoyUk 5.0 Ransomware

DoyUk 5.0 is ransomware that blocks access to files by encrypting them. It also renames every encrypted file by appending the ".doyuk" extension to its filename and creates the "Warning.txt" text file (a ransom note). For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.doyuk", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.doyuk". DoyU

Lukchit.com Ads
Notification Spam

Lukchit.com Ads

Lukchit[.]com is designed to load deceptive content, ask for permission to show notifications, and redirect visitors to potentially malicious pages. It is pretty similar to ourcoolstories[.]com, spdate[.]com, protectionyoupc[.]com, and hundreds of other pages. Lukchit[.]com claims that its

Pyphyfe Ransomware
Ransomware

Pyphyfe Ransomware

Pyphyfe is a malicious program belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".pyphyfe" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as

Mkp Ransomware
Ransomware

Mkp Ransomware

Mkp is a new variant of the Makop ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption. Files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, victim's unique ID, cyber criminals' email address, and the ".mkp" extension. For example, a file tit

Mobifliks.com Suspicious Website
Adware

Mobifliks.com Suspicious Website

Mobifliks[.]com is an illegal movie streaming and download website. This site not only breaks copyright laws, but it also uses rogue advertising networks that are known to promote untrustworthy/malicious pages. Using such advertising networks is a prevalent monetization technique. Therefore, ther

Phantom Wallet Recovery POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Phantom Wallet Recovery POP-UP Scam

"Phantom Wallet Recovery" is a phishing scam promising users access recovery to their Phantom cryptocurrency wallets. Instead, the scheme records the wallet credentials provided to it. With this information in their possession, the cyber criminals behind the scam can steal the exposed cryptowallet

Ourcoolstories.com Ads
Notification Spam

Ourcoolstories.com Ads

Similar to spdate.com, new-updates-service.com, yoursurveyprogram.com, and thousands of others, ourcoolstories[.]com is a rogue website. It is designed to load dubious content, push its browser notifications, and/or redirect visitors to other webpages. Users are typically redirected to rogue site

MetaMask Holders Rewards Scam
Phishing/Scam

MetaMask Holders Rewards Scam

It is a phishing scam used to trick unsuspecting MetaMask account login credentials. MetaMask is a legitimate software cryptocurrency wallet that has nothing to do with this scam/phishing website. This page must be ignored and reported to corresponding authorities. This phishing website lo