Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Ratorsa.com Ads
Notification Spam

Ratorsa.com Ads

While inspecting suspicious sites, our researchers discovered ratorsa[.]com. This rogue webpage endorses browser notification spam and causes redirects to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites. The majority of users access ratorsa[.]com and similar pages via redirects generated by sites us

Malware Mage Ransomware
Ransomware

Malware Mage Ransomware

Our research team found Malware Mage ransomware during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Malicious software within this classification encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. Once we launched a sample of Malware Mage on our testing system, it enc

Fog Ransomware
Ransomware

Fog Ransomware

Fog is ransomware designed to encrypt files and append the ".FOG" or ".FLOCKED" extension to filenames. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.FOG" (or "1.jpg.FLOCKED") and "2.png" to "2.png.FOG" (or "2.png.FLOCKED"). Also, Fog ransomware drops the "readme.txt" file containing a ransom note.

Pdfcastle.com Redirect
Potentially unwanted application

Pdfcastle.com Redirect

Our researchers discovered PDFCastle PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) while inspecting untrustworthy websites. According to its promotional material, this app allows users to view, create, edit, and convert PDFs to other formats (including Microsoft Word documents). Instead of operating as

PayPal Confirmation Notification Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

PayPal Confirmation Notification Email Scam

We have examined this email and found that it is a fake confirmation notification supposedly from PayPal. Scammers behind this email are likely attempting to trick recipients into providing sensitive information, transferring money, or taking other actions. Recipients are strongly advised not to r

DOGEVERSE Pre-launch Scam
Phishing/Scam

DOGEVERSE Pre-launch Scam

After investigating the "DOGEVERSE Pre-launch", as promoted on appsclaim-dogeverse[.]com, we determined that it is a scam. It is an almost perfect visual copy of the Dogeverse ecosystem (thedogeverse[.]com). The fake site operates as a phishing scam and targets victims' cryptowallet log-in credent

Blockchain Rectification Scam
Phishing/Scam

Blockchain Rectification Scam

Our team has examined the site (blockchainsynced.pages[.]dev) and discovered that it is a scam website posing as a platform offering a protocol for syncing various cryptocurrency wallets. On this scam page, individuals are instructed to connect their wallets, which can lead to the loss of their cr

DORRA Ransomware
Ransomware

DORRA Ransomware

While examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we discovered a ransomware variant belonging to the Makop family known as DORRA. This ransomware is designed to prevent victims from accessing their files by encrypting them. Also, DORRA renames files and provides a ransom note ("+README-WAR

Nwsbstwrld.com Ads
Notification Spam

Nwsbstwrld.com Ads

Our research team discovered the nwsbstwrld[.]com rogue page while browsing suspicious websites. After examining this webpage, we determined that it endorses browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Nwsbstwrld[.]com and pages akin to it are

e-Mail Support Center Scam
Phishing/Scam

e-Mail Support Center Scam

After inspecting the "e-Mail Support Center" letter, we determined that it is spam. It promotes a phishing scam – the email makes false claims regarding the recipient's account password expiring soon in order to trick them into disclosing it. Thus, the scheme enables scammers to steal exposed emai