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How to Remove WilyCaptcha.Live Virus

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What Is Wilycaptcha.live?

Wilycaptcha.live (Willy Captcha Live) is one of numerous shady sites that attempt to trick users into subscribing to notifications from those sites. Wilycaptcha.live claims that users need to click or tap Allow on its “Show notifications” pop-up box to verify that they are not robots. If someone does click Allow, notifications from Wilycaptcha.live will begin popping up on the person’s screen from time to time and spamming him or her with ads, prompts to download some software or another, fake alerts from the operating system, fraudulent messages, etc. The notifications will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen on Windows, in the top right hand corner on macOS, or on the status bar on Android. READ MORE

How to remove Zatp ransomware

What is Zatp ransomware?

Zatp is a computer virus categorized as ransomware that was created to make hackers money. Ransomware programs accomplish this by encrypting the files and demanding payment for their decryption. The focus of this article is specifically Zatp ransomware, however. If you want to know more about ransomware in general, you’re welcome to use other resources on the internet, such as this Wikipedia article.
Zatp ransomware belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family, which means that it shares most of its code with the Djvu virus. Generally, viruses that share the code are similar to each other, but in STOP/Djvu case, they’re almost identical. Compare Pozq, another ransomware in this family, and you will see it yourself.
Zatp does more than just encrypt files; it also renames them. All files encrypted by it receive .zatp file extension. Of course, Zatp also creates a ransom note to communicate with the victim. You can read its text on the image above, but basically, the hackers want $980 for decryption. To psychologically trick the victim, a discount is also offered.
It is not uncommon for the cybercriminals behind ransomware programs to ignore their victims after receiving the money, so paying them is not recommended. This guide will cover other ways to remove Zatp ransomware and decrypt .zatp files.

How to Remove Yyptia.com

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What Is Yyptia.com?

Yyptia.com is a shady website which attempts to trick users into subscribing to notifications from the site. Yyptia.com claims that users need to click or tap Allow on its “Show notifications” pop-up to access a webpage, watch a video, confirm that they are 18+, etc. If someone does click Allow, Yyptia.com notifications will begin popping up on his or her screen periodically with ads, clickbait links, software offers, fake messages, etc. The notifications will appear in a corner of the screen on a computer or on the status bar on a mobile device. READ MORE

How to Remove Advantage Method From Mac

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What Is Advantage Method?

Advantage Method is a browser hijacker that may get installed on a Macbook in a bundle with a free or cracked app or with a file downloaded from an untrustworthy source. A browser hijacker is a piece of software that may alter homepage, start page or the search engine on browsers and stop users from changing those settings again. Advantage Method sets the default search engine on Chrome to a website which redirects users’ searches to Yahoo. You may follow this step-by-step guide to remove Advantage Method from your Mac and restore your preferred search engine. READ MORE

How to Remove Pashkahome.com

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What Is Pashkahome.com?

Pashkahome.com is a questionable website which attempts to trick users into accepting its notifications request. Pashkahome.com tells users that they need to click or tap Allow on its “Show notifications” pop-up box to access a website, see a video, verify that they are not robots, etc. If a user does click Allow, notifications from Pashkahome.com will start showing up on the screen periodically with ads, prompts to download some programs, scammy messages, fake alerts, etc. The notifications will appear in the lower-right corner of the screen on Windows, in the top-right corner on macOS, or on the status bar on Android. READ MORE

How to remove Inlock ransomware

Inlock ransom note: ¡¡¡TU EQUIPO HA SIDO CIFRADO!!! Lo sentimos mucho, pero has sido objectivo de un ciberataque. Todos tus datos personales han sido cifrados. Ponte encontacto conmigo para negociar el rescate. Una vez me llegue el pago, te haré llegar la herramienta encargada de descifrar todos los ficheros. Espero que no tengas nada de gran valor ;) El siguiente código no lo pierdas o no podrás recuperar nunca más tus datos: [REDACTED] This is the end of the note. Below you fill find a guide explaining how to remove Inlock ransomware.

What is Inlock ransomware?

Inlock is a malicious program that falls under the category of ransomware. Once it infects a computer, the virus will encrypt all files on it. Encrypted files are essentially useless: you cannot view or edit them. But it’s possible to decrypt them, which will make them accessible again. This, basically, is the ransomware “business model”, to encrypt the files and then demand payment for decryption.
Inlock ransomware does several things beyond just encrypting the files, however. It renames the files as well: all encrypted files receive .inlock file extension. It also leaves a ransom note, named “READ_IT.txt”. Unhelpfully, the note is written in Spanish. The original note can be seen on the image above, and here’s the translation. READ MORE

How to remove Dom ransomware

Dom ransom note: !!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!! All your files, documents, photos, databases and other important files are encrypted. You are not able to decrypt it by yourself! The only method of recovering files is to purchase an unique private key. Only we can give you this key and only we can recover your files. Do you really want to restore your files? You can write us to our mailboxes: dekrypt666@onionmail.org (in subject line please write your MachineID: [REDACTED] and LaunchID: [REDACTED]) Attention! * Do not rename encrypted files. * Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. * Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam. This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Dom ransomware.

What is Dom ransomware?

Dom is a new virus that can be categorized as ransomware. In simple terms, ransomware programs “steal” your files and demand money to get them back. This is done by encrypting your files with a cryptographic algorithm, which makes them impossible to view or edit. But this is a reversible process. With a cryptographic key – a password if you will – these files can be restored. This is what hackers try to sell you: a key, or a program to automatically apply it.
When Dom encrypts files, it also renames them, which is a common practice. The files’ original name gets appended with an ID, the hackers’ email, and finally, .dom file extension.
The ransom note for Dom is named “ENCRYPTED.txt”, and is located on the Desktop. The note does not mention the price, merely the hackers’ email and some instructions for the victims. The full note can be read on the image above.
Contacting the hackers is bad for several reasons. Obviously, you will have to pay, but even if you’re willing to, it doesn’t guarantee getting your files back; often, hackers simply ghost victims after receiving payment. The guide below will inform you about alternative ways to remove Dom ransomware and decrypt .dom files.

How to Remove Recdirectgo.biz

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What Is Recdirectgo.biz?

Recdirectgo.biz is a questionable website which attempts to trick users into accepting its notifications request. Recdirectgo.biz may tell users that they need to click or tap Allow on its “Show notifications” pop-up to access a page, watch a video, solve a CAPTCHA, or for some other reason. If a user clicks Allow, Recdirectgo.biz notifications will start popping up periodically in the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen with ads, fake alerts, scammy messages, prompts to download something, etc. READ MORE

How to Remove Dm9.biz Virus

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Dm9.biz prompts users to allow its notifications

What Is Dm9.biz?

Dm9.biz is one of numerous shady sites that attempt to trick users into subscribing to notifications from those sites. Site notifications are messages from websites that appear in a corner of the screen on a computer or on the status bar on a mobile phone. Dm9.biz claims that users need to click Allow on its notifications confirmation pop-up to confirm that they are of age, watch a video, start a download, etc. Once allowed, Dm9.biz notifications will start spamming users with ads, fake messages, invitations to join adult chatrooms, etc. READ MORE

How to Remove GreySummerGo.biz

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What Is Greysummergo.biz?

Greysummergo.biz is a dubious website which tries to make users turn on its notifications on their devices. Greysummergo.biz claims that clicking Allow on its “Show notifications” pop-up will let users see a video, download a file, access a page, etc. If someone does click Allow, Greysummergo.biz notifications will start appearing in a corner of the screen (or on the lockscreen if it’s a mobile phone) and spamming users with ads, clickbait links, scammy messages, fake alerts, etc. READ MORE

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