Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

Fewer Stealer
Trojan

Fewer Stealer

Fewer is the name of a stealer-type malware. This malicious program is designed to extract vulnerable data from infected systems and apps installed on them. The Fewer stealer is promoted by its developers on the Web; hence, how this malware is proliferated may differ depending on the cyber crimin

Rival Ransomware
Ransomware

Rival Ransomware

Rival is ransomware that makes files inaccessible by encrypting them. Also, this malware appends an email address, the victim's ID, and the ".rival" extension to filenames. For instance, Rival renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.EMAIL=[recoveryanti@gmail.com]ID=[A7BF40638C0B7184].rival", "2.png" to "2.png.E

YouPorn Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

YouPorn Email Scam

After examining this "YouPorn" email, we determined that it is fake. There are several variants of this spam mail, all of which are a twist on sextortion scams. The general through-line is a false claim that the recipient has been identified in sexually explicit content recently uploaded to the Y

DarkGate Malware
Trojan

DarkGate Malware

DarkGate is a versatile malware toolset. It has been around since at least 2018, with the newest variant emerging in July 2023. The older versions were heavily spread via spam mail and Torrent sites, the latter focusing on Europe, particularly Spanish-speaking users. The latest DarkGate iteration

Mountain Wallpaper Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Mountain Wallpaper Browser Hijacker

Our team examined the Mountain Wallpaper browser extension and discovered that it operates as a browser hijacker. Its primary aim is to promote find.pmywebsrc.com, a fake search engine, by modifying the settings of the hijacked browser. Usually, users unknowingly introduce browser hijackers to the

GypsophilaPaniculata Malicious Extension
Adware

GypsophilaPaniculata Malicious Extension

In our assessment of the GypsophilaPaniculata browser extension, we detected troubling activities, including the addition of the "Managed by your organization" feature to Chrome browsers, the management of specific browser elements, and the collection of various data. Our encounter with Gypsophila

SystemOptimization Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SystemOptimization Adware (Mac)

While examining the SystemOptimization app, our team noticed it displays various ads, leading us to categorize it as adware. It is important to note that such software is often promoted and distributed deceptively. Thus, users often get tricked into installing programs like SystemOptimization.

Rzfu Ransomware
Ransomware

Rzfu Ransomware

During our examination of malware samples on the VirusTotal page, we came across the Rzfu ransomware, a member of the Djvu family. When this ransomware infects a computer, it encrypts files and appends the ".rzfu" extension to their filenames. For instance, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.rzfu" and "2.png"

Rzml Ransomware
Ransomware

Rzml Ransomware

While studying malware on VirusTotal, we found the Rzml ransomware, which is part of the Djvu family. When a computer is affected, Rzml encrypts files and adds the ".rzml" extension to their names. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.rzml" and "2.png" turns into "2.png.rzml". Apart from encryptin

Rzkd Ransomware
Ransomware

Rzkd Ransomware

During our examination of malicious software samples that were uploaded to VirusTotal, we came across ransomware dubbed Rzkd. This particular ransomware is designed to encrypt files and alter their names by appending the ".rzkd" extension. Furthermore, Rzkd generates a ransom note, which can be fo