Virus and Spyware Removal Guides, uninstall instructions

What is help_dcfile?

Help_dcfile is a ransomware designed to encrypt files using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, help_dcfile modifies the names of encrypted files using the "10_random_characters.xxx" pattern. For example, "sample.jpg" might be renamed to "Kf4lAyhpGm.xxx".

Once the files are encrypted, help_dcfile opens a window and creates a text file ("help_dcfile.txt", placed on the desktop), both containing a ransom-demand message.

What is Unblockupc?

Unblockupc is ransomware-type malware that stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts files using AES-128 cryptography. Unlike other ransomware, Unblockupc does not change the names of encrypted files or add any type of extension.

Following successful encryption, Unblockpc generates a ransom-demand message containing a text file ("Files encrypted.txt", which is placed in each folder containing encrypted files) and changes the desktop wallpaper.

What is slivnewbest.ru?

Identical to chromestart4.ru, climbon.top, mystartpage1.ru, and a number of other rogue sites, slivnewbest.ru/i/rt5.html is a fake Internet search engine that supposedly generates the most relevant search results. 

Many users believe that this website is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote slivnewbest.ru using rogue software download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and stealthily modify various options.

In addition, slivnewbest.ru continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity by gathering various user/system data.

What is climbon.top?

climbon.top is a fake Internet search engine identical to searchqq.com, ttczmd.com, blankpage3.ru, tavanero.info, and many other sites. By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results, climbon.top attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

In fact, developers promote this site using rogue software downloaders/installers designed to modify Internet browser options without users' consent. Furthermore, climbon.top gathers information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Ad Expert Browser?

Ad Expert Browser is a deceptive application that supposedly provides various information relating to online advertising. Ad Expert Browser may seem legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) monitoring of users' Internet browsing activity.

What is searchqq.com?

searchqq.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to searchiksa.com, chromestart4.ru, wzscnet.com, and many others. By falsely claiming to generate the most relevant search results, searchqq.com attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Be aware, however, that developers promote this site via deceptive software download and/or installation tools that stealthily modify web browser settings without consent. In addition, searchqq.com continually tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording various user/system data.

What is search.dailysocialbuzz.com?

Developers present search.dailysocialbuzz.com as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the Internet browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, this website may seem identical to Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other legitimate Internet search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that search.dailysocialbuzz.com is also legitimate. Be aware, however, that this site is promoted via rogue software downloaders/installers that hijack web browsers and modify options without consent. In addition, search.dailysocialbuzz.com continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is LoadLeader?

LoadLeader is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to download various files. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, LoadLeader is distributed using the "bundling" method.

Furthermore, it displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various data relating to users' web browsing activity. For these reasons, LoadLeader is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is Content Protector?

Content Protector is a deceptive application identical to Content Defender. By falsely claiming to protect systems from malware infections, Content Protector attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. Be aware, however, that this application is distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

Furthermore, Content Protector generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Content Protector is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

What is CrypMIC?

CrypMIC is a ransomware-type virus similar to CryptXXX and UltraCrypter. Following infiltration, CrypMIC encrypts various files stored on the system using an asymmetric encryption algorithm.

Unlike other similar malware infections, CrypMIC does not append the name of encrypted files with a specific extension - this makes it more difficult to determine compromised files. After successful encryption, CrypMIC creates three different files (.html, .bmp [which is also set as the desktop wallpaper], and; .txt), all named README.