Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Unknown-1.download Virus (Mac)
Mac Virus

Unknown-1.download Virus (Mac)

"unknown-1.download" (and "unknown-2.download", "unknown-3.download", "unknown-4.download", and so on) is the name of an unrecognizable file that appear in Mac download folders without users' consent. These files seem suspicious, since it is unusual for any files to randomly appear on the system

Search.pardessov.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.pardessov.com Redirect (Mac)

search.pardessov.com is a fake search engine that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.pardessov.com barely differs from Google, Bing Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, many users believe that search.

BitCoinMiner Trojan
Trojan

BitCoinMiner Trojan

BitCoinMiner is a generic name of cryptocurrency-mining viruses. On first glance, the name suggests that these viruses mine only Bitcoin cryptocurrency, however, cyber criminals also attempt to mine other cryptocurrencies, such as Monero, Ethereum, etc. The last few years were extremely su

Yyto Ransomware
Ransomware

Yyto Ransomware

Yyto is a ransomware-type virus discovered by security researcher, xXToffeeXx. Following successful infiltration, Yyto encrypts stored data and appends names of compromised files with the "read_to_txt_file.yyto" extension (for example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.read_to_txt_file.yyto")

Dharma Ransomware
Ransomware

Dharma Ransomware

Dharma is a ransomware-type program, a type of malware designed to encrypt data and make ransom demands for the decryption. It is based on Crysis and uses asymmetric cryptography for encryption. Throughout the years, Dharma has evolved into a ransomware family that includes a multitude of versions

Advanced Top Adware
Adware

Advanced Top Adware

Advanced Top is a rogue application that infiltrates systems without users' permission (the "bundling" method). Following infiltration, Advanced Top delivers intrusive advertisements and might record various user-system information. For these reasons, this app is categorized as a potentially unwan

Barclays Secured Message Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Barclays Secured Message Email Virus

Similar to Danske Bank, Electronic Intuit, ADP Invoice, and many others, "Barclays Secured Message Email Virus" is a spam email campaign used to distribute the TrickBot trojan. The email contains text stating that the user has received a secured message and encourages them to open an attached MS

NativeDesktopMediaService Adware
Adware

NativeDesktopMediaService Adware

Developed by Jetmedia, NativeDesktopMediaService is a rogue application that infiltrates systems without users’ permission. This potentially unwanted application (PUA) is designed gather various information from users. Furthermore, it continually connects to remote websites to send recorded data a

Clksite.com POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Clksite.com POP-UP Redirect

clksite.com is a deceptive website designed to redirect users to a variety of other rogue sites. It is virtually identical to dentially.info, cobalten.com, bestadbid.com, and many others. Most visitors visit clksite.com inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (

LanRan Ransomware
Ransomware

LanRan Ransomware

LanRan is a ransomware-type virus based on an open-source ransomware project called Hidden Tear. It is designed to infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files (thereby making them unusable) using the AES encryption algorithm. In addition, LanRan adds the ".LanRan2.0.5" appendix to the nam