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Rogue/Fake

Venture into the deceptive world of rogue and fake software in our dedicated “Rogue/Fake” category at BugsFighter.com. This section focuses on identifying and combatting counterfeit applications that masquerade as legitimate software to deceive users. From rogue security programs that mimic antivirus software to fake system optimizers that claim to enhance your computer but only cause harm, we provide detailed insights and removal guides. Learn how to spot these impostors with our expert advice and protect your devices from their malicious impacts. Arm yourself with the knowledge to navigate safely and maintain the integrity of your digital environment.

How to remove Mac Tonic

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Mac Tonic, similar to Win Tonic, is rogue optimization and security application for Mac OS. Although, it has look and feel of a legitimate program, Mac Tonic was designed to earn money on unnecessary Mac tweaks, pseudo-optimization and other features, that can be achieved by means of operating system options itself or by using free programs. It is installed on computers without users consent and adds itself to Mac startup. After installation Mac Tonic scans your system for viruses and errors, and always finds something even on brand new machines. Then it offers to purchase it to fix the issues. If users ignore it, program starts displaying alerts on the desktop.

How to remove Win Tonic

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Win Tonic is doubtful Windows optimization utility and anti-virus scanner, that is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This program is not a malware, however, it uses scam pop-ups, unethical obsessive advertising for distribution. Win Tonic can also show an over-exaggerated amount of problems and display alerts to scare users into purchasing the program. Because of these factors, Win Tonic can be classified as scareware or even rogue software. Users report certain problems with uninstalling this application from Windows using standard methods.

How to remove Bloccato ransomware and decrypt .bloccato files

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Bloccato is dangerous virus, that belongs to the family of ransomware crypto-viruses. It uses AES-256 asymmetric encryption algorithm to encrypt users personal files on infected computer. Virus adds .bloccato extension to all encrypted files and creates LEGGI QUESTO FILE.txt text file that contains instructions to pay the ransom and obtain private decryption key. Ransom is 5 BitCoins or $2200+.

How to remove MPC Cleaner

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MPC Cleaner is system optimizer and registry cleaner. It is classified as potentially unwanted program due to aggressive advertising, constant pop-ups and alerts and installing without user permission. MPC Cleaner also modifies your browser search engine and homepage settings to search.mpc.am and installs adware application MPC Hot News on your computer.

How to remove System Healer

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System Healer by System Healer Tech Sp. Zo.o. is rogue PC optimization utility. It scans your computer and finds several problems and errors. After this, System Healer asks to purchase it to fix this issues. Often, problems that were detected by System Healer do not exist. Along with the fact, that System Healer won't let you uninstall itself normally, constant alerts and messages become rather annoying.