Remove Zpww ransomware (.zpww virus)

Zpww ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It comes from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family, and can be identified by the .zpww extension it adds to files it encrypts. Unfortunately, files with that extension will not be openable unless you first use a decryptor on them. However, getting it will be difficult because the only people who have it are the…

Remove Wwty ransomware (.wwty virus)

Wwty ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. This ransomware version can be identified by the .wwty extension added to encrypted files. It’s a particularly dangerous infection because it encrypts users’ personal files, and users will not be able to open them unless they first use a decryptor on them. The malicious actors operating this ransomware will offer…

Remove GuardGo browser hijacker

GuardGo is classified as a browser hijacker, but is promoted as a security extension that prevents users from visiting suspicious websites. The hijacker sets boyu.com.tr as the homepage, which is why the site will load every time you open your browser. However, GuardGo is not the only browser hijacker to promote boyu.com.tr. The site is promoting a questionable search engine that inserts…

Remove WeatherZero potentially unwanted application

WeatherZero is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), though it’s promoted as a program that displays a weather widget on the desktop. One of the reasons why WeatherZero is considered to be a PUA is that it uses the software bundling method to install on users’ computers, which means users may not notice it installing. This may lead users…

Remove Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen

Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen is a detection name used by MaxSecure anti-virus software. Numerous users have reported that scanning certain files on VirusTotal shows that MaxSecure detects them as Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen. If MaxSecure is the only anti-virus program detecting the file as malicious, it’s more than likely a false positive.

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Remove Ttza ransomware (.ttza virus)

Ttza ransomware is a file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It encrypts files and demands a payment for their recovery. The ransomware can be identified by the .ttza extension it adds to encrypted files. Once encrypted, the files will remain unopenable unless you first use a decryptor on them. The malicious actors operating this ransomware will offer the decryptor…

Remove Itrz ransomware (.itrz virus)

Itrz ransomware is malware that encrypts files. This ransomware belongs to the Djvu/STOP ransomware family and can be identified by the .itrz extension added to encrypted files. Unfortunately, it targets all personal files and takes them hostage by encrypting them. It demands a payment in exchange for a decryptor, but there are no guarantees a decryptor will be sent to…

Remove “Affirm Account Status By Completing CAPTCHA” email

The “Affirm Account Status By Completing CAPTCHA” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. According to the email, the email service provider is taking steps to reduce the number of inactive email accounts and needs you, the recipient, to confirm that your account is still active. It asks that you complete the CAPTCHA…