Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

"Microsoft Has Detected Some Suspicious Activity" is malware that locks the computer screen by displaying a fake error message. The software is distributed with a potentially unwanted program (PUP) called TSS MoboPlay - a fake app management tool. As well as promoting "Microsoft Has Detected Some

Easy Radio Access is a rogue application that supposedly allows users to listen to various radio stations via the Internet. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Easy Radio Access often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, this PUP

HowToSimplified is a potentially unwanted application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. By offering hundreds of tutorials, this app attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, HowToSimplified is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program. There are

"Warning: Internet Security Breached!!" is a fake pop-up error message claiming that personal information has been stolen. This error is displayed by a malicious website, which users mostly visit inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Research shows that thes

Purge (also known as Globe) is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using an RSA encryption algorithm. During encryption, Purge appends the name of each encrypted file with the ".purge" extension (for instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.purge"). Other ransomware originating fr

Developed by Spigot, Weather Forecast Alerts is a deceptive application that supposedly provides detailed local weather forecasts. Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, Weather Forecast Alerts usually infiltrates systems without users' consent. In addition, it

"You Are Illegally Using Or Distributing Copyrighted Contents" is a deceptive pop-up error message stating that the user is using and/or distributing copyrighted content. This pop-up is displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

Coupon Time is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) created by SuperWeb LLC. This plug-in claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons, comparison shopping, etc. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Coupon Time is classed as an adwa

Piesearch.com (or search.fastcompress.com)is a deceptive website claiming to improve the Internet search experience by generating the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful software, however, piesearch.com is promoted using rogue software installe

Search.sosodesktop.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search website that supposedly displays the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, this site might appear legitimate, however, be aware that search.sosodesktop.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that ste