Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

TrustedAnalog Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

TrustedAnalog Adware (Mac)

TrustedAnalog is classified as adware because it serves advertisements. It also functions as a browser hijacker - it promotes a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings. People do not often download and install apps such as TrustedAnalog intentionally and, for this reason, they ar

IncognitoSearchHome Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

IncognitoSearchHome Browser Hijacker

IncognitoSearchHome is rogue software designed to make alterations to browser settings to promote incognitosearchhome.com (a fake search engine). Due to this, it is classified as a browser hijacker. In addition, most browser hijackers monitor users' browsing habits, and this is likely to be the ca

Pump Ransomware
Ransomware

Pump Ransomware

Pump is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted, hence the affected files are renamed and become inaccessible. This malicious program makes ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, files are app

Tail Finder Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Tail Finder Browser Hijacker

Tail Finder is a browser hijacker that changes certain browser settings to tailsearch.com - the main purpose of this app is to promote this fake search engine. Additionally, Tail Finder collects browsing data. Note that browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)

Walmart Attempted Delivery Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Walmart Attempted Delivery Email Scam

Generally, scammers behind these emails attempt trick recipients into providing personal information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details). This particular email is disguised as a message from Walmart regarding a shipment of five iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones. Its main purpose is to tric

Ios-protect-defence.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Ios-protect-defence.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Ios-protect-defence[.]com is a deceptive website that promotes various scams. At the time of research, this web page promoted a scheme targeting iPhone users, however, it is possible that users of other Apple devices could likewise inadvertently enter the site. The scam claims that visitors' mob

FedEx Freight Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

FedEx Freight Email Virus

Malspam emails are messages that cyber criminals send to deliver malware. Typically, the emails are disguised as official messages from legitimate companies and organizations and contain a malicious attachment or download link for a malicious file. Recipients who open files downloaded via such ema

Files Fixer Ransomware
Ransomware

Files Fixer Ransomware

Files Fixer is a malicious program, which is part of the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the "....FIXME-DAMAGEDFILES-NEED-TO

BBGT Ransomware
Ransomware

BBGT Ransomware

This ransomware belongs to the Matrix ransomware family. BBGT encrypts and renames victims' files, and creates the "BBGT_INFO.rtf" file (ransom message) in each folder that contains encrypted files. BBGT renames files by replacing filenames with the bobgant82@criptext.com email address, a string o

HerculesLookup Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

HerculesLookup Adware (Mac)

HerculesLookup is a rogue application categorized as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and making changes to browser settings to promote fake search engines. In addition, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have d