Step-by-Step Malware Removal Instructions

GoogleUpdate Malware
Trojan

GoogleUpdate Malware

GoogleUpdate is a malicious program that we found after installing a rogue setup downloaded from a deceptive webpage. The installer was also bundled with adware. Therefore, if GoogleUpdate is present on the system – other unwanted or malicious content has likely infiltrated it as well. Aft

Smilerweek.com Ads
Notification Spam

Smilerweek.com Ads

While inspecting dubious websites, our researchers discovered the smilerweek[.]com rogue webpage. It operates by pushing spam browser notifications and redirecting visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Users typically enter smilerweek[.]com and similar webpages via redirec

Script (Chaos) Ransomware
Ransomware

Script (Chaos) Ransomware

Script is ransomware used by cybercriminals to encrypt data and demand payment in exchange for a decryption tool. Our team found that Script is part of the Chaos ransomware family. In addition to encrypting files, Script appends the ".Script" extension to filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper a

Erqw Ransomware
Ransomware

Erqw Ransomware

While checking the VirusTotal page for recently submitted malware samples, we discovered ransomware belonging to the Djvu family dubbed Erqw. This ransomware encrypts data and appends the ".erqw" extension to filenames. Also, it provides a ransom note (creates the "_readme.txt" file). An example

PrintManager Malware
Trojan

PrintManager Malware

While checking out untrustworthy websites, our researchers discovered an installation setup bundled with the PrintManager malicious program. Additionally, this installer was packed together with adware. Therefore, if a PrintManager infection is detected – it is likely that other unwanted/malicious

News-mexobi.com Ads
Notification Spam

News-mexobi.com Ads

We have analyzed the news-mexobi[.]com page and found that it uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into permitting it to send notifications. Also, news-mexobi[.]com redirects to other deceptive websites. Thus, this site cannot be trusted. News-mexobi[.]com displays a fake video pla

Ledger Data Damage Error: 0x0m3Ck8n POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Ledger Data Damage Error: 0x0m3Ck8n POP-UP Scam

While inspecting rogue websites, our research team discovered the "Ledger Data Damage Error: 0x0m3Ck8n" phishing scam. It is disguised as the Ledger website and targets users' Ledger-based cryptocurrency wallets. After investigating "Ledger Data Damage Error: 0x0m3Ck8n", we determined that this s

ShibaInu AirDrop Scam
Phishing/Scam

ShibaInu AirDrop Scam

Our examination revealed this is a scam website targeting crypto wallet login information. Providing information on such pages results in financial loss and potential additional problems, so this scam page should be ignored. Our team discovered that scammers promote this scam via email (and possib

Mentseconom.xyz Ads
Notification Spam

Mentseconom.xyz Ads

We have inspected mentseconom[.]xyz and found that the purpose of this web page is to lure visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. In addition to displaying deceptive content, mentseconom[.]xyz redirects visitors to other untrustworthy websites. Thus, mentseconom[.]xyz should not be t

Transfer Profit Funds Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Transfer Profit Funds Email Scam

After reviewing this letter, we found that it is a phishing email. Its purpose is to convince the recipients that they have earned money from crypto mining. This email contains a link to a phishing website where visitors are asked to provide login information. Recipients should ignore this phishin