Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is topernews[.]me?

Topernews[.]me is a rogue site, designed to cause unauthorized redirects and present visitors with highly suspect content (largely, of the click-bait type). There are thousands of rogue websites, sharing many similarities in-between (e.g. rembrandium.com, checking-your-browser.com, getmedia.me, dancewithlittleredpony.com and so on). It should be mentioned that few users enter topernews[.]me willingly.

Most visitors are either redirected from other untrustworthy sites (more specifically, the intrusive adverts therein) or have it opened by PUAs (potentially unwanted applications). Said apps do not require express user permission to be installed onto their systems.

Unwanted applications cause redirects to unreliable/malicious sites, deliver likewise questionable invasive ads and track user data.

What is plsppushme[.]com?

plsppushme[.]com is a web address that should not be trusted. Most people do not visit this site intentionally - it is opened by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on browsers or operating systems. Examples of other web pages of this type are routgpushs[.]com, procontent[.]me, and exclusivenotifications[.]com.

When opened, they display dubious content or open other untrustworthy web pages. In addition to forcing people to visit dubious sites, PUAs gather data and feed users with unwanted ads. Many people download and install PUAs unintentionally.

What is datsadstrack[.]com?

datsadstrack[.]com is yet another rogue site designed to feed visitors with dubious content and redirect them to other rogue sites. It is virtually identical to routgpushs.com, robotcaptcha3.info, pushmehoney.com, and many others.

Most visitors arrive at datsadstrack[.]com unintentionally - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements encountered on other rogue sites. PUAs infiltrate computers without users’ permission, cause redirects, deliver intrusive ads, and record user-system information.

What is Xtron PC Speedup?

According to the developers, Xtron PC Speedup allows computers to run smoothly, faster, and error free. Although advertised as system optimization software, it is distributed through the set-ups of other programs. Developers use these set-ups to trick people into downloading and installing Xtron PC Speedup.

People often download and install programs distributed in this way unintentionally. For this reason, Xtron PC Speedup is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

What is .ad?

First discovered by malware researcher, GrujaRS, .ad is a high-risk ransomware infection belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. The purpose of this malware is to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt most stored data.

During encryption, .ad renames each file by appending the developer's email address and the ".ad" extension (hence the ransomware's name).

For example, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.[gustafkeach@johnpino.com].ad". Encrypted data immediately becomes unusable. Additionally, .ad generates an HTML file ("Read_For_Restore_File.html") and stores it on the victim's desktop.

What kind of malware is Raccoon Stealer?

Raccoon Stealer (also known as Legion, Mohazo, and Racealer) is high-risk trojan-type application that stealthily infiltrates the system and collects personal information. Having this trojan installed on your computer might lead to various issues. Furthermore, cyber criminals offer this trojan's services within hacker forums.

Therefore, any aspiring cyber criminal can purchase a subscription and generate revenue by misusing stolen data.

What is "This Computer Is BLOCKED.html"?

"This Computer Is BLOCKED.HTML" is a scam presented on a deceptive, untrustworthy website. Like most fraudulent websites of this type, it attempts to trick people into believing that something is wrong with the operating system or computer.

In this case, it displays a fake alert stating that the Windows Operating System detected unusual activity and urges visitors to contact scammers via the telephone number provided. The website is also designed to cause browser crashes by downloading various files.

Generally, people do not visit this deceptive website intentionally - potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) cause these redirects. Furthermore, these sites collect browsing-related data and feed users with intrusive ads.

What is verifycaptcha.com?

verifycaptcha.com is a rogue website designed to redirect users to dubious websites and deliver malicious content. It is virtually identical to adoptimismyto.club, newpush.support, lameterthenhep.info, and dozens of other rogue sites.

Research shows that many users visit verifycaptcha.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads displayed on other rogue sites. Note, however, that verifycaptcha.com is also promoted using spam email campaigns.

Criminals send thousands of emails with deceptive messages encouraging users to click a link, which leads to verifycaptcha.com. This promotion method is quite usual for websites of this type. PUAs often infiltrate computers without users’ permission.

As well as causing redirects, they deliver intrusive advertisements and record user-system information relating to browsing activity.

What is Your McAfee Subscription Has Expired scam?

It is a deceptive pop-up message stating that the anti-virus suite subscription is no longer valid. It is delivered by various deceptive websites. Research shows that many users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by intrusive ads (displayed by other rogue sites) or PUAs (potentially unwanted apps).

What is loostnews[.]biz?

loostnews[.]biz is a rogue website that is virtually identical to clickworker.me, clickpush.biz, allowpush.club, and many others. Its purpose is to feed users with dubious content and redirect them to other rogue sites.

Most visitors arrive at loostnews[.]biz inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements delivered by other rogue sites.

PUAs infiltrate computers without users' consent. After successful infiltration, these unwanted applications cause redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements, and gather information relating to browsing activity.