Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

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.

What is routgpushs[.]com?

Similar to procontent.me, exclusivenotifications.com, push4free.com and innumerous others, routgpushs[.]com is a rogue website. It operates by redirecting visitors to unreliable/hazardous sites and presenting them with similarly dangerous content.

Most users access routgpushs[.]com inadvertently; by being redirected from other compromised websites or by having it opened by PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) present in their device. It is noteworthy, that said apps do not need express user permission to invade their devices.

Once installed, they cause unauthorized redirects, deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns and track data.

What is SearchBox?

Once installed on browsers, the SearchBox application (also known as SearchBoxLive) supposedly makes browsing the web easier.

Note, however, that this app also changes browser settings to promote a fake search engine (feed.searchboxlive.com). Apps of this type are called browser hijackers and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Typically, users download and install them inadvertently. Additionally, most browser hijackers gather user-system information.

What is robotcaptcha3[.]info?

Robotcaptcha3[.]info is a rogue site, similar to dredrewlaha.info, viralupdatestoday.com, chanelets-aurning.com and many others. It is designed to redirect visitors to untrustworthy and possibly malicious sites, as well as feed them likewise dangerous content. Most visits to robotcaptcha3[.]info are unintentional.

Often users get redirected from other compromised sides (specifically, via intrusive ads there) or have it force-opened by PUAs (potentially unwanted applications). It must be noted that these applications do not require explicit user permission to be installed onto their systems. PUAs cause undesirable redirects, deliver invasive advertisement campaigns and track data.

What is Your Streaming TV Now?

The Your Streaming TV Now app is advertised as tool that allows users to access TV streaming websites. This information might be accurate, however, this app also operates as a browser hijacker. It changes browser settings (thereby promoting the search.hyourstreamingtvnow2.com fake search engine) and gathers information relating to browsing activity.

Furthermore, developers distribute Your Streaming TV Now with another app called Hide My Searches. Both are known as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since most people do not download or install browser hijackers intentionally.