Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

BartCrypt (or 'Bart') is a ransomware-type virus distributed using malicious email attachments that appear as .zip files. The name of these files often varies (for example, pictures.zip, photos.zip, images.zip, and other words describe a graphical image). Each zip file contains a .js (JavaScript)

KratosCrypt is a ransomware virus that stealthily infiltrates computers, encrypting files using an asymmetric AES encryption algorithm. This virus appends the name of each encrypted file with a .kratos extension. Following successful encryption, KratosCrypt creates a README_ALL.html file and plac

NegozI is a ransomware-type virus similar to Sanction and RemindMe. Once infiltrated, NegozI encrypts various files and adds .evil as an extension to the name of each encrypted file. The following files are then created: decrypt_your_files.txt and decrypt_your_files.html. These are placed in each

urban-search.com is a fake Internet search engine identical to searchonlineusa.com. Judging on appearance alone, urban-search.com may seem legitimate, however, developers promote this bogus website using dubious software 'installers' that modify Internet browser settings without users' permission.

Music Player is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to play various audio formats. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, research shows that Music Player often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, this app continually gat

Searchonlineusa.com is a deceptive website that claims to improve the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, searchonlineusa.com may seem to be a legitimate site, however, developers promote it using bogus software 'installers' that hijack I

Dozensearch.com is another fake Internet search engine identical to walasearch.com, newsearch123.com, yessearches.com, and a number of other dubious websites. On initial inspection, dozensearch.com may seem legitimate, however, dozensearch.com is promoted using rogue software 'installers' designe

Your Speed Test Center is a dubious program that supposedly allows users to test their connection Internet speeds. On initial inspection, Your Speed Test Center may seem to be a legitimate application, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the main reas

UltraCrypter is an updated version of CryptXXX ransomware. As with CryptXXX, UltraCrypter is distributed using the Angler Exploit Kit. In fact, these viruses are practically identical. UltraCrypter uses an asymmetric RSA-4096 algorithm to encrypt many files stored on the infiltrated system. There

Kozy.Jozy is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using the RSA-2048 algorithm. During encryption, Kozy.Jozy appends the name of each encrypted file with the .31392E30362E32303136_(number from 0 to 20)_(4 or 5 random numbers) extension. Following successful encryption, Kozy.Jozy opens a .j