Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

DisplayUpdate Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

DisplayUpdate Virus (Mac)

DisplayUpdate is an adware-type application and part of the Pirrit adware family. DisplayUpdate installs other adware called MacPerformance (also belonging to the Pirrit family) on Mac computers. When installed, adware-type apps feed users with unwanted advertisements and sometimes collect user-

Celeb-secret.live Ads
Notification Spam

Celeb-secret.live Ads

Celeb-secret[.]live is a rogue website, practically identical to mediasource.online, dreamteammyfriend.com, videosp.pro and many others. It operates by generating redirects to compromised and possibly malicious sites, as well as presents users with highly dubious content (including clickbait). It

Kokoklock Ransomware
Ransomware

Kokoklock Ransomware

Kokoklock is software categorized as ransomware. This malicious program was discovered by GrujaRS. Ransomware-type programs encrypt files with strong encryption algorithms. To regain access to their files, victims are encouraged to buy a decryption tool and/or key from the cyber criminals who desi

Apple.com-mac-optimizer.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Apple.com-mac-optimizer.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Similar to apple.com-mac-optimizer.icu, apple.com-shield-devices.live, apple.com-mac-booster.live and others, apple.com-mac-optimizer[.]xyz is a scam website. It operates by tricking users into downloading/installing varied fake cleaning tools for the MacOS (Mac operating system), by displaying

Performprogressiveuberfile.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Performprogressiveuberfile.icu POP-UP Scam (Mac)

performprogressiveuberfile[.]icu is one of many deceptive websites that should not be visited or trusted. When opened, it displays fake error messages or redirects people to other untrustworthy sites that advertise dubious applications including Advanced Mac Booster.  In fact, this app is just

Stalk Worm
Trojan

Stalk Worm

Stalk (also known as Worm.Win32 Stalk) is a malicious program categorized as a 'worm'. Typically, worms automatically spread to other computers and work to infect as many systems as possible. The payload of this worm is unknown, however, it could be used to proliferate a number of malicious progra

Mac-cleaner.space POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Mac-cleaner.space POP-UP Scam (Mac)

Mac-cleaner[.]space is a scam website, similar to apple.com-mac-optimization.xyz, apple.com-shield-guard.live, apple.com-mac-optimizer.icu and many others. It is designed to lure users into downloading various nonfunctional cleaning tools for the MacOS (Mac operating system). The advertised sof

Forbix Worm
Trojan

Forbix Worm

Forbix is a malicious program and classified as a 'worm'. It can infect available drives, protect itself against removal, update itself, perform a second stage payload, and communicate through a C2 server. Generally, worms are malicious programs that can replicate to spread to other computers. Th

TV Now Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

TV Now Browser Hijacker

TV Now is a browser hijacker, advertised as a tool for easy access to TV streaming sites, accompanied by a fake search engine (search.tvnowapptab.com). Due to most users installing it unintentionally, it is classified as a PUA (potentially unwanted application). As a browser hijacker, it has the

Mac Fixer Pro Unwanted Application (Mac)
Mac Virus

Mac Fixer Pro Unwanted Application (Mac)

According to the developers of Mac Fixer Pro, this app fixes and cleans Mac computers/MacOS systems. In fact, this software is advertised on deceptive websites and distributed through the set-ups of other software. Many people are likely to download and install Mac Fixer Pro unintentionally and