Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

"Critical Error" is a fake pop-up error claiming that the system has been infected. This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website that is often visited by users inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research reveals that these apps infiltrate systems withou

The Plusnetwork.com website is promoted through Messenger Plus! Community toolbars. Users who install this toolbar without closely inspecting each installation window are redirected to the Plusnetwork.com website each time they start their Internet browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox

RarGenie is a rogue application that supposedly eases the process of file compression. Initially, RarGenie may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth

"Malicious Pornographic Spyware/Riskware Detected" is a deceptive pop-up error message displayed by a malicious website that developers often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications are distributed using the "bundling" method an

Developers present ezy-search.com as a "top-notch" Internet search engine that generates improved results and provides quick access to various popular websites, thereby significantly enhancing the browsing experience. Judging on appearance alone, ezy-search.com barely differs from Yahoo, Bing, Goo

AdBlaster is a deceptive application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by blocking advertisements displayed by various websites. On initial inspection, AdBlaster may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The

According to developers, pwr-search.com is a "high-experience" Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, pwr-search.com may seem legitimate and usef

becanium.com is a rogue website developed to redirect to various other suspicious sites. Research shows that users often visit becanium.com inadvertently, since they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission. In addition, PUPs generate intru

Shade is ransomware-type virus proliferated via malicious websites (exploit kits) and infected email attachments. After system infiltration, Shade encrypts most files stored on the infected machine. Furthermore, this application changes the desktop background and creates a .txt file, which states

The DNS Unlocker application supposedly allows users to access blocked websites, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The developers employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to distribute DNS Unlocker, and therefore, this type of app