LockerGoga Ransomware might be targeted at various organizations, but since we cannot be sure, we will have to assume it is possible the malware could attack regular users as well. What it is important to realize is that this is a malicious application and all it does is illegal. Thus, even though the threat’s creators’ message may claim the hackers are doing you a favor, you should not let them trick you. We doubt such people care about the data they ruin or what effect it could have on their victims as all they seem to care about is getting their payment at whatever cost. ...
FCrypt Ransomware is a threat that uses the AES encryption algorithm to make the victim’s data unusable. According to our specialists, it can encipher various types of files, so receiving it could ruin a lot of valuable records. To recognize the malware, the users should have a look at the encrypted data. The files affected by this malicious program should have a second extension called .FCrypt. Another thing that may help recognize the threat is the ransom note titled #HELP-DECRYPT-FCRYPT1.1#.txt and placed on the victim’s Desktop. ...
If you are looking for ways to delete FORMA Ransomware from your operating system, you might be hoping that that will somehow restore your files. Unfortunately, it will not. Even if you eliminate every single component created by this malicious threat, your files will remain unreadable, and that is because the threat encrypts them. The files that are encrypted have their data changed, and it can be read only if a special decryption key is used. We do not know if this key exists or if cyber criminals would give it to you, but we would not bet on that. ...
If your efforts to keep the operating system malware-free fail, and Scarab-Crypted034 Ransomware attacks successfully, you must be doing something wrong. Maybe you are not cautious about your own activity. And maybe you allowed the threat to exploit an existing system vulnerability. Whatever happened, if your system was infected and your personal files were encrypted, you need to act quickly. Our recommendation is that you delete Scarab-Crypted034 Ransomware, but, of course, you want to make your own decisions about how you act, and that is why this report was created. ...
EnyBeny Ransomware or EnybenyNuclear Ransomware is a malicious program that has file-encrypting capabilities waiting to be used. In other words, the malware is almost finished, and it appears to be it could encipher user’s files, but the version we came across did no such a thing. Also, it looks like the hackers behind the threat wanted it to erase enciphered data if the user does not pay a ransom in time. Thus, it seems like once finished the malicious application could cause a lot of trouble. To get to know it and learn tips that could help you stay away from it, we recommend reading the rest of the article. ...
Eq Ransomware is a threat that Windows 7 and Windows 10 users need to be extremely cautious about. If it invades the operating system, it can encrypt files. If you do not know this already, when a file is encrypted, it is unreadable, and only a special decryption key can restore it. Who has this key? You guessed it right if you guessed that cyber criminals who created the ransomware are involved. They encrypt files because that is the easiest and quickest way for them to make money. Once the victim of an affected system realizes that their files are encrypted, they have the option to pay a ransom for the so-called “decryptor” that should restore files. ...
You do not need an application or an extension to test the speeds of your Internet bandwidth. However, extensions like SpeedTest3 exist, and some people are fooled into downloading them. Instead of trusting free speed-testing services that are available online, these people download add-ons or software hoping that it will somehow offer a superior service. In many cases, such software comes bundled with more attractive programs, and people just download it without suspecting a threat. Unfortunately, while some programs are harmless, others can be intrusive, annoying, and, worst of all, malicious. ...
Scarab-Apple Ransomware drops a document called HELP HELP HELP.TXT in which the victim should see a message asking to email support-hack@protonmail.com. It says the user’s files were encrypted and that by contacting the hackers the user can get a decryptor. We should warn you it could be a terrible idea because you will most likely be asked to pay for it and as you probably realize yourself there are no guarantees when dealing with cybercriminals. In other words, if you put up with their demands, you still might not get the decryptor, and the money would be lost in vain. ...
Cryptre Ransomware is a new clone of CryptoWire Ransomware, an old infection that our malware analysts reported several years ago. It is unknown who the creator of this malware is, and it is also unclear what purpose they were created for. Normally, ransomware threats are created to encrypt files and then push victims into paying money for decryption tools, keys, or software. In this case, the infection can encrypt files, and it does ask for money, but paying the ransom of $200 is impossible because there is not enough information that would enable a successful payment. ...
If you have never heard about a battle going on between a famous YouTuber called PewDiePie and an Indian company named T-Series, you might be forced to learn about it after encountering PewDiePie Ransomware. Since the battle is about who has more subscribers, the malicious application locks the user’s screen and demands him to subscribe to PewDiePie’s YouTube channel. Such a request is quite unusual considering most of the ransomware applications are designed for money extortion. The malware is also persistent since it creates a few tasks in different Startup folders. ...