Do you know what a backdoor is? It is the kind of malware that opens a clear path for cyber attackers to do whatever they want. Datper is that kind of malware. It is the descendant of Daserf, which is another backdoor that was re-written in Delphi after being initially coded in Visual C. The newer backdoor is also Delphi-coded. Needless to say, they are similar. Unfortunately, these backdoors are not used on their own; although they do have some functionality. Instead, the attackers behind them are also employing other malicious threats. ...
Fallout Exploit Kit was created for the sole purpose of spreading malware, and its developer will do everything it takes to ensure that it is functional and efficient. This is not a new exploit kit (EK), and it has been actively proliferating ransomware for quite some time now. It is particularly infamous due to its connections to GandCrab Ransomware, a devious file-encrypting infection that has more versions that one can count on their own fingers. Unfortunately, this ransomware is not the only threat that the EK spreads. Amongst well-known ransomware threats, our research team has spotted Trojans and potentially unwanted programs too. ...
Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) is a malicious program that infects users’ computers an encrypts files it finds on them. Once the targeted files are affected the malware should show a ransom note urging to contact the threat’s developers. We are almost one hundred percent sure those who agree with the terms would receive instructions on how to pay a ransom. It is doubtful the malicious application’s developers would provide decryption tools free of charge, as money extortion is usually the main reason for creating such malware. ...
XARCryptor Ransomware is not a typical ransomware application, as besides encrypting user’s data and asking for a ransom, it might also try to steal various information from the user’s browser. Therefore, it is hazardous and should be removed as fast as possible. Of course, the hackers might advise not to delete it and to contact them to get decryption tools needed to restore the files affected by malware. However, you should realize instead they will most likely ask to pay a ransom and even if you do there are no guarantees the hackers will hold on to their end of the bargain. ...
Auto PC Cleaner 2019 is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which means it could have undesirable qualities. Not to mention, it suggests the application is untrustworthy. Therefore, we recommend being cautious with this PC optimizer. Further, in our report, we will discuss its working manner, distribution channels, and other essential details. What we would like to stress is we can only tell you about the application’s free version, since the most important feature of Auto PC Cleaner 2019, deletion of issues that are supposed to be affecting the computer’s speed, is paid. ...
You must keep your operating system secured; otherwise, threats like M@r1a Ransomware will slither in and corrupt your own files. This ransomware – as you can tell by the name – is created to make victims pay a ransom, which, in this case, is 50 US Dollars. That is not a lot in comparison to some other threats that might demands hundreds and thousands of dollars, but that does not mean that you should make the payment. We also do not recommend communicating with cyber criminals, which is exactly what they want you to do. They make this pretty clear using a file called “ReadME-M@r1a.txt.” If you continue reading, you will learn more about it. ...
StupidJapan Ransomware is probably still in the development stage, as it appears to look more like a joke than a real threat. The malware is supposed to encrypt users’ files so that its creators could try to extort money from the unfortunate malicious application’s victims. However, the sample encountered by our specialists did not encrypt any data located on the infected device. To learn more about the malware’s strange behavior, we encourage you to read the rest of this report. Even though it is rather unlikely StupidJapan Ransomware could be distributed, we still recommend taking a look at the deletion instructions located at the end of the text. ...
0123movies.com appears to be a browser hijacker. Our specialists say it could enter the system with doubtful browser plugins or applications alike. Users who encounter it may notice it after loading their browsers as it seems the tool might change homepage preferences. The site provides streaming services as it lets you stream various movies and TV content. The problem with it is its description clearly states the service is ads-free and that there will be no annoying advertisements while streaming videos, but in reality, such content still appears. ...
As you can probably guess, FilesLocker-Christmas Ransomware was distributed sometime around Christmas. The research shows it might have been spread among users speaking English, Chinese, and Russian. After infecting the computer, the malicious application locks user’s private files to make them unusable. Next, it should show information about how to pay a ransom and get a decryptor to unlock your data. The most surprising part is, eventually, the malware’s developers came to a decision to post information allowing to create a decryption tool. ...
If an extension with skynet45@cock.li email address marked most of your files, you probably encountered a threat we call skynet45@tutanota.com Ransomware. The infection enciphers user’s data so it would become unreadable and then offers to purchase a decryption tool to restore it. It is unknown how much such a tool could cost, but we do not recommend dealing with the malicious application’s developers in any case. The deal might look simple, you pay the ransom, and the hackers deliver the promised decryption tool, but more scenarios could happen. ...