Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Screen Dream Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Screen Dream Browser Hijacker

Screen Dream is advertised as an application which provides quick links to the latest movie trailers and upcoming movies. In fact, it is a browser hijacker that promotes hp.mysearch.com, a fake search engine. Like most apps of this type, it promotes this address by changing browser settings. Note

Azor Ransomware
Ransomware

Azor Ransomware

Azor was discovered by dnwls0719 and is a variant of Garrantydecrypt ransomware. Like most programs of this type, Azor encrypts files, changes their filenames and generates ransom messages with instructions about how to contact the developers. It renames encrypted files by appending the ".azor" ex

BasicSearchPlatform Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

BasicSearchPlatform Adware (Mac)

BasicSearchPlatform is an adware-type application that delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns. Additionally, BasicSearchPlatform modifies browser settings and promotes fake search engines, which is behavior common to rogue software classified as browser hijackers. Furthermore, most adware p

Easy File Converter Plus Promos Adware
Adware

Easy File Converter Plus Promos Adware

Easy File Converter Plus Promos supposedly converts files such as images, video, documents, audio and more to other formats, however, it also serves advertisements and might collect data. Typically, users do not download or install adware intentionally and, therefore, adware-type apps are categori

WannaRen Ransomware
Ransomware

WannaRen Ransomware

Discovered by Petrovic, WannaRen is a malicious ransomware-type program. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".WannaRen" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1

DriverMax Potentially Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

DriverMax Potentially Unwanted Application

DriverMax is designed to ensure that the drivers installed onto the system are up to date (i.e., the software detects missing and outdated drivers). In fact, DriverMax is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) due to its dubious distribution methods, which can lead to inadvertent i

Joker Trojan (Android)
Trojan

Joker Trojan (Android)

Joker (also known as SysJoker) is a malware Trojan that targets Android users. It was packaged in at least two dozen applications that were downloaded from Google Play store over 400,000 times. The main purpose of Joker is to generate revenue for the cyber criminals responsible through fraudulent

Luminosity RAT
Trojan

Luminosity RAT

Luminosity (also known as LuminosityLink) is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), which was developed some years ago. At that time, cyber criminals could purchase Luminosity from its developers for $40, however, this RAT is no longer for sale. Note that many cyber criminals still use its 'cracked' versio

SpyMax Spyware (Android)
Trojan

SpyMax Spyware (Android)

SpyMax (also known as SpyNote and CypherRat) is malicious software classified as spyware. It targets devices using the Android OS (Operating System). This malware possesses various capabilities/features that enable its users (i.e., cyber criminals) to monitor the infected device. SpyMax can infect

Scarabey Ransomware
Ransomware

Scarabey Ransomware

Discovered by Jirehlov Solace, Scarabey prevents victims from accessing their files unless a ransom is paid. It encrypts files, changes their filenames and creates ransom messages. Scarabey renames encrypted files by changing the filenames to a string of random characters and appending the ".scarr