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How to remove BeeAware (Mac)

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BeeAware is adware or potentially unwanted application for Mac, that displays fake pop-ups and system messages, encouraging users to download malware disguised as necessary updates. Dialog boxes look like system alerts and, sometimes, make users reflexively click on "OK" button. BeeAware often can be seen in Activity Monitor, eating up CPU and memory resources. Developers advertise BeeAware as utility, that "can convert over 30 file formats into PDF". In exchange it generates ads, pop-ups, banners in browsers and messages, alerts and dialog boxes in MacOS. Follow instructions in this article to remove BeeAware adware and get rid of alerts, pop-ups and ads.

How to remove Mac Speedup Pro

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Mac Speedup Pro is rogue optimisation application for MacOS. It hiddenly installs on computer and performs so-called "scan" of your Mac. In the end, loud female voice vocalizes, that severe issues and viruses were found on your Mac. If users clicks "Repair" button, program shows purchase window. In fact, Mac Speedup Pro "detects" performance and security problems even on brand new Mac computer. From what we can make a conclusion, that it is scareware or fake optimisation app. Actually, Mac Speedup Pro is one of the long range of rogue apps like Mac Cleanup Pro, Mac Clean Pro, Advanced Mac Cleaner and others, that utilize similar design and techniques to extort money from inexperienced users.

How to remove GandCrab v5.1 Ransomware and decrypt your files

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GandCrab v5.1 Ransomware is fifth generation of very dangerous and harmful GandCrab Ransomware. It is yet unknown what type of encryption algorithm it uses. Virus assigns randomly generated identification code to each particular user. It looks like set of 8 letters and GandCrab v5.1 Ransomware uses it to create .[random-letters] extension and ransom note filename will look like this: [random-letters]-DECRYPT.txt and [random-letters]-DECRYPT.html. The contents of this ransom note is slightly different from previous versions of this malware. Unfortunately, files encrypted by GandCrab v5.1 Ransomware are currently not decryptable. However, as some of the previous versions had decryptor from BitDefender, we will provide download link for this tool below. There is a possibility, that they will update the program to decrypt latest instances of GandCrab Ransomware. We also provide general manual instructions, that can, in many cases, help you restore some or even all encrypted files. All these methods are worth trying.

How to remove Dharma-Gif Ransomware and decrypt .gif files

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Monro Ransomware is subtype of Crysis-Dharma-Cezar ransomware family, that adds .monro extension to encrypted files. Virus uses composite extenion, that consists of e-mail adress and unique 8-digit identification number (randomly generated). Monro Ransomware developers extort from $500 to $1500, that have to be paid in Monero, Dash or BTC (BitCoins) for decryption. Due to the fact, that hackers often do not send decryption keys, or just ignore e-mails from victims, who paid the ransom, it is not recommended to send any funds. Usually, after some time security specialists and individual researchers break the algorithm and release master key. Also, some files can be recovered by using backups, recovery software and instructions given on this page.

How to remove Mysearch.com

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Mysearch.com by APN, LLC is dangerous browser hijacker for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari, that modifies settings of search engine and homepage. APN (Ask Partner Network) is related to once popular search engine Ask.com, that was distributed via unwanted toolbars installations. Mysearch.com looks like legitimate search website with search box, shortcuts with quick links to social networks and shopping sites and is said to be "enhanced by Google". After closer research, it turns out, that users queries are redirected to search.mysearch.com, that is filled with third-party ads in search results and is quite different from Google SERPs.

How to remove Scarab Ransomware and decrypt .enter or .lol files

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Scarab-Enter Ransomware is one of the varieties of Scarab Ransomware family. Scarab Ransomware has typical malicious activity: it encrypts user files using AES encryption and demands ransom of 0.3 BitCoins for decryption. Virus-extorsionist appends .enter or .lol extensions to encrypted files. Depending on version, after encryption Scarab Ransomware creates text files HELP HELP HELP.TXT or HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT text files with instructions to pay the ransom. Some of the previous Scarab versions were decryptable, however, if you won't succeed in decryption, do not pay the ransom. There are a lot of reports from the victims, that malefactors don't send decryptors. If Dr. Web Decryption Service fails for you, try manual instructions on this page and file-recovery software. In most cases this helps to restore some important files. In this article we collected, consolidated and structured available information about this malware and possible ways of removal and decryption.

How to remove Search.tapufind.com (Mac)

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Search.tapufind.com is precarious search engine for Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It appears in browsers after installing Tapufind New Tab extension and replaces default settings of homepage, search engine and newtab. This add-on was developed in Israel. Search.tapufind.com redirects users search queries to search.yahoo.com, and gets commission from ad revenue in this search engine. Tapufind takes control of browser settings and doesn't allow users to modify them. Changing settings won't help, as they will be reverted back to Search.tapufind.com. Hijacker tracks and collects information about user's online behaviour, such as search and visits history, that can be used for advertising purposes.

How to remove Evolution Ransomware and decrypt .evolution files

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Evolution Ransomware is new ransomware with currently unknown genealogy. There are some indications, that it is based on hte code of Everbe 2.0 Ransomware. Virus encrypts user's files using AES encryption algorithm and adds .evolution extension to encoded files. After contacting the developers via one of the provided e-mails, they demand 2 BitCoins for decryption and offer to decrypt 1 file for free as a proof. After this they send wallet for sending funds. 2 BitCoins at the time of righting this article had equivalent of $8000. We do not recommend paying the ransom as there is no guarantee malefactors will send final decryptor. Currently, there are no decryption tools available for this type of crypto-virus. The only way to get all files back is to restore from backups. You can also try to use instructions and tools below to recover some important files.