Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Geminis Ransomware
Ransomware

Geminis Ransomware

Discovered by dnwls0719, Geminis is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware suffer data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption keys/software. When Geminis ransomware encrypts data, files are appended with the ".geminis3" extension. The

Hesterinoc.info Ads
Notification Spam

Hesterinoc.info Ads

hesterinoc[.]info is one of many sites that redirect visitors to other untrusted websites or load dubious content. More examples of pages that function in this way are promodayz[.]com, overiesarticu[.]info and pushpush[.]net. Typically, these web pages are opened through dubious ads, rogue web pag

Magnetdl.com Ads
Adware

Magnetdl.com Ads

magnetdl[.]com is a torrent website which uses rogue advertising networks and might contain copyrighted content. Note that buttons within magnetdl[.]com can lead to other untrusted and potentially malicious websites, including illegal streaming web pages. Note that 'torrenting' (using torrent clie

GoCryptoLocker Ransomware
Ransomware

GoCryptoLocker Ransomware

Discovered by Amigo-A, GoCryptoLocker is malicious software classified as ransomware. Ransomware is designed to encrypt data and demand payments for decryption. When GoCryptoLocker encrypts, all affected files are appended with the ".GEnc" extension. For example, a file originally named something

History Hide Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

History Hide Browser Hijacker

History Hide is advertised as a privacy-focused app that keeps users' searches private. In fact, it changes browser settings to promote its associated search engine (historyhide.com) and might also gather browsing-related and other data. Apps of this type are classified as browser hijackers. Peop

Zooqle.com Ads
Adware

Zooqle.com Ads

zooqle[.]com is an untrusted P2P (Peer-to-Peer) sharing website, which allows users to share content through torrent files. In fact, this site infringes copyright laws and uses rogue advertising networks. Therefore, visitors to this website are redirected to other dubious, deceptive and malicious

WisePCDoctor Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

WisePCDoctor Unwanted Application

WisePCDoctor is advertised as program which allows users to scan, repair and improve the performance of their computers, however, due to its distribution method, WisePCDoctor is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Generally, users do not download or install PUAs intentionally.

U.S. Small Business Administration Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

U.S. Small Business Administration Email Virus

The "U.S. Small Business Administration" email is part of yet another spam campaign exploiting the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Supposedly from the US Small Business Administration (SBA), the emails are disguised as containing information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Inju

TopicFirst Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

TopicFirst Adware (Mac)

TopicFirst is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type app supposedly designed to improve the browsing experience. In fact, it feeds users with advertisements, promotes Safe Finder (by opening it via akamaihd.net) and might also gather information. Users often download and instal

Hupigon RAT
Trojan

Hupigon RAT

Hupigon is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Malware of this type allows almost user-level access and control over the infected device. RATs can have capabilities that enable likewise varied misuse. In the case of Hupigon, as well as granting access/control, it also has significant information-stealin