Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

HoudRat Malware
Trojan

HoudRat Malware

HoudRat is malware written in AutoIt and is classified as a worm and a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). It spreads through removable media (such as USB drives) and can be used by cyber criminals to execute various commands, log keystrokes, take screenshots, steal passwords, download files, and perform

BitRAT Malware
Trojan

BitRAT Malware

BitRAT is a malicious program, classified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Malware of this type enables remote access and control over an infected machine. RATs have a wide variety of dangerous functionality. While BitRAT is by far not the most sophisticated piece of malicious software available,

Morseop Ransomware
Ransomware

Morseop Ransomware

Discovered by GrujaRS, Morseop ransomware is designed to encrypt files, modify their filenames and create a ransom message. It renames files by appending ".morseop-[random_string]" to their filenames. For example, it would rename a file called "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.morseop-7j9wrqr", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg

Hipermovies.icu Ads
Notification Spam

Hipermovies.icu Ads

hipermovies[.]icu is an untrusted site designed to present visitors with dubious content and/or redirect them to other bogus and possibly malicious web pages. This website shares similarities with gdanstum.net, vviewpoint.biz, pushwinning.com, admnsrv.com and many others. Few visitors to these we

OptimalSync Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

OptimalSync Adware (Mac)

Like most adware-type applications, OptimalSync is designed to generate revenue for the developers by serving advertisements. It might also be designed to operate as a browser hijacker and promote dubious addresses (e.g., those of fake search engines) by changing certain browser settings. Note

CommonOptimization adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

CommonOptimization adware (Mac)

CommonOptimization is a rogue application classified as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, making modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. On Safari browsers, this app promotes 0yrvtrh.com and on Goog

Wannacry (Xorist) Ransomware
Ransomware

Wannacry (Xorist) Ransomware

Wannacry (not to be confused with WannaCry) belongs to the Xorist ransomware family and is identical to Jigsaaw ransomware. It encrypts files, renames them and issues victims with three ransom messages. Wannacry renames files by appending the ".wannacry" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg"

GlobalEngineSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

GlobalEngineSearch Adware (Mac)

GlobalEngineSearch serves advertisements and promotes a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings. It is likely to also collect browsing-related (and other) information. This app is classified as adware and a browser hijacker. In most cases, users download and install apps of this

Boop Ransomware
Ransomware

Boop Ransomware

Boop is a piece of malicious software, belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and receive ransom demands for the decryption tools. During the encryption process, all of the affected files are appended with the ".boop" extension. For

CONTI Ransomware
Ransomware

CONTI Ransomware

CONTI is malicious software classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".CONTI" extension. For example, a file origin