TWIM Ep166: How To Remove WAQQ & WSUU

Опубликовано: 07 Август 2026
на канале: This Week in Malware
70
1

WAQQ and WSUU Ransomware Join the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family. How to safely detect and remove WAQQ Ransomware and WSUU Ransomware.

The Browser Extension “Apps 4.0” That Comes with a Unique 32-Character ID Redirects Users to Unwanted Pages. How to stop and remove Apps 4.0 browser extension.

0:00 Intro
1:16 WAQQ Ransomware
4:30 WSUU Ransomware
7:48 “Apps 4.0" Browser Extension
9:46 How To Protect Your Computer from and Remove Browser Hijackers, Adware, #Ransomware, Potentially Unwanted Programs, and Malware?

Computer Infected with Malware? Detect & Remove Malware for FREE with SpyHunter! Visit https://www.enigmasoftware.com/produc... to download your FREE SpyHunter today!

Watch more #thisweekinmalware episodes:

WATCH NEXT: TWIM Episode 166 Part 1 ►    • TWIM Ep166 Pt1: How To Safely Detect & Rem...  
WATCH NEXT: TWIM Episode 166 Part 2 ►    • TWIM Ep166 Pt2: What is and How To Remove ...  
WATCH NEXT: TWIM Episode 166 Part 3 ►    • TWIM Ep166 Pt3: How To Stop & Remove The "...  

Learn more about...

WAQQ Ransomware Removal Report - https://www.enigmasoftware.com/waqqra...

WAQQ Ransomware is another variant of the prominent STOP/Djvu Ransomware. Like other associated strains from the malware family, this ransomware locks files and then demands a ransom fee to restore file access. Infections like WAQQ Ransomware can be distributed via software bundles, so if you tend to download freeware or pirated apps from torrent or cracked software sites, you may end up installing such threats.

WAQQ Ransomware locks most of the popular file types, including photos, music, documents, and videos. During the file encryption process, WAQQ Ransomware adds the .WAQQ extension to the affected files and leaves a ransom note on the user's desktop and in every folder that contains encrypted files.

WSUU Ransomware Removal Report - https://www.enigmasoftware.com/wsuura...

The STOP/Djvu Ransomware family has added another dangerous strain to the group with WSUU Ransomware. Like other associated variants of the prominent malware threat, this ransomware locks files and then demands a ransom fee to restore file access.

Infections like WSUU Ransomware can be distributed via software bundles, so if you tend to download freeware or pirated apps distributed via torrent or cracked software sites, you may end up installing such threats.

"Apps 4.0" Browser Extension Removal Report - https://www.enigmasoftware.com/apps40...

Browser extensions with generic names like "Apps 4.0" and the ID shown on the screen (Pejhfhcoekcajgokallhmklcjkkeemgjare) are a type of potentially unwanted program or PUP that can modify your web browser’s settings when given consent. Please note that this particular app may generate a unique 32-character name with each installation. Therefore, the name that you see on your screen may differ from the one displayed in this video.

Once installed, these programs can modify your browser settings, such as your homepage, search engine, and new tab page, to redirect you to unwanted websites or display pop-up ads and banners.