Chch Ransomware
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
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. ...
Anchor
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)
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. ...
MZP Ransomware
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
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
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. ...
Bitsran
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? ...
Gesd Ransomware
Do you deal with an onslaught of emails at work every single day? Do you have to open multiple attachments regularly? If so, you might easily be targeted by ransomware programs like Gesd Ransomware. This infection may come disguised as a regular document file that you need to open and check, but once you do that, you will allow this malicious infection to enter your system. Afterwards, it might not be that challenging to remove Gesd Ransomware for good, but recovering your files might take some time. Do not feel discouraged by it, and do everything you can to get your data back. ...
Find My Nascar Lineup
If you like to keep up with sports-related news, Find My Nascar Lineup is an extension that might catch your eye. At the time of research, the users of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer browsers could download it for free from findmynascarlineup.com and also the Chrome web store (at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/find-my-nascar-lineup/mkdmnkkfdcpcfkdhbifiibojplamoene). Did you download the extension? If you did, your homepage/new tab page should have been hijacked, and now when you open the browser and open the new tab page, you are introduced to what looks like a search engine with additional links to third-party sites, including espn.com, amazon.com, and booking.com. ...
