We often emphasize that potentially unwanted programs might inadvertently become cybercrime tools, and here comes a very good example with Shitcoin Wallet. This app is actually a browser extension for Chrome. It should help users access they Ethereum cryptocurrency wallets. However, security specialists warn that there is malicious code inside this extension, and it can steal your private information. Therefore, if you happen to have this extension added to your browser, you need to remove Shitcoin Wallet right now. It should be easy to get rid of this extension on your own, but you can always invest in a licensed antispyware tool, too. ...
You have to protect your Windows operating system at all times. If you fail to do that, Dever Ransomware could slither in without you realizing it. This infection is most likely to use spam emails and also bundled downloaders to slither in. Note that these methods are employed by most ransomware infections, and so if you do not become more cautious about the spam emails and bundled downloaders you interact with in the future, you could face new infections. The launcher of the ransomware is meant to be concealed, and once it is executed, it can start encrypting files almost instantly. ...
If your personal documents and photos were corrupted by Chch Ransomware, you should find the “.chch” extension attached to their names. This extension indicates that the file was encrypted with a unique encryptor and now cannot be read without a decryptor. Normally, this method serves the owners of the files, who use encryption for securing files against unauthorized access. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have found a way to use encryption for financial gain. They are encrypting files that do not belong to them to push their owners into paying money for decryption services. ...
MediaConverterOnline Promos is a browser extension that works on Google Chrome. Because of its title one could think that it is an application that converts media files. However, if you take a look at the tool’s description located on Chrome Web Store, you might be surprised to see that the extension is described as an application that collects information and displays advertisements. Consequently, the extension falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). If you downloaded it without knowing this and do not want to keep such a tool on your computer, we can help you delete MediaConverterOnline Promos; just check the deletion instructions located at the end of this article. ...
Cybersecurity experts think that Anchor is a malicious application that was created by hackers who are interested in financial gain. That is because the malware was noticed to be used in attacks on the Point of Sale or PoS systems. Also, it is believed that hackers are still updating the threat, which means there could be lots of versions of it. Further, in this article, we explain how such malicious applications might work, how they could enter a system, and other essential details. If you want to know how you could delete Anchor manually, you should have a look at the instructions located at the end of this article as soon as you read it. ...
GlobeImposter Ransomware (.Horriblemorning variation) is a malware that shows a message saying: “Your corporate network locked! All your important data has been encrypted. To restore files you will need a decryptor!” Unfortunately, the hackers behind this threat seem to want one Bitcoin, which is nearly eight thousand US dollars at the moment of writing. Needless to say that you could be scammed, which is why we recommend against paying a ransom. For users who do not know a lot about such threats, we advise reading our full article to learn how they work and, most importantly, how to avoid them. ...
If you take good care of your operating system, it is unlikely that you will face MZP Ransomware. However, if you aren’t cautious about the files you open or download, you yourself could invite this malware in. Our malware experts warn that ransomware is usually spread via unreliable downloaders or spam emails and can be executed by exploiting unpatched system and software vulnerabilities. So, do you remember the last time you installed security updates? When was the last time you opened a strange spam email attachment? You might be unable to answer these questions, but if the ransomware has slithered in, you need to take a good look at your virtual security. ...
Pysa Ransomware marks files that it locks (with a robust encryption algorithm) with .pysa extension and drops ransom notes called Readme.README in every folder that has locked data. Our specialists say that the information on its ransom note suggests that its creators might be not after regular users, but after organizations or businesses. Such malicious applications are often used for money extortion. Since this threat might be after companies, its developers may ask for more significant amounts of money. Thus, we recommend not to make any rash decisions and consider whatever the threat’s creators may propose carefully. ...
Ponce.lorena@aol.com Ransomware might not be the most dangerous infection out there, but it is still a malicious intruder, and it has to be taken seriously. All the more so that this program can and does encrypt your files once it enters your system. You will have to remove Ponce.lorena@aol.com Ransomware from your PC as soon as possible. While the manual removal is not complicated, it might be too bothersome, so you can also terminate the infection with an automated antispyware tool. On the other hand, it is a lot better to avoid the infection rather than deal with it. ...
Malware attacks are usually successful because they are inconspicuous. Bitsran is a threat that is well-known for its quiet entrance into the Windows operating system. As it turns out, a North Korea-based Lazarus group (also known as Guardians of Peace and Whois Team) is behind this Trojan, and so it is no wonder it has been used to attack banks. Most infamously, it stole $60 million from the Far Eastern International Bank in Taiwan, and attacks were performed against banks in Poland, Mexico, Ecuador, and other banks too. Is it possible that other banks or other kinds of organizations or companies could be affected by this malware? ...