Sorryforthis Ransomware
It is not that hard for Sorryforthis Ransomware to slither into your Windows operating system, and when it does that, it starts encrypting personal files. Amongst the files that might end up being corrupted, you are likely to find photos and documents, videos and music files, as well as archives. The damage caused by this malware totally depends on what kinds of files exist on your operating system. For example, if it is your office computer that is infected, maybe you do not need to worry about childhood photos, but your work documents might be just as important. ...
3442516480@qq.com Ransomware
3442516480@qq.com Ransomware is one of those infections that you can let in by accident when downloading software from unreliable sources or opening files attached to misleading spam emails. The attackers who created and control this infection use stealth and lies to help this malware slither in successfully, but, undoubtedly, you need to review your own behavior too. Could you have been more cautious when interacting with an email sent by an unknown sender? Could you have done more research before downloading a new program from an unfamiliar source? ...
Start Ransomware
The malicious Start Ransomware might start a new chapter in your life. In this chapter, you will take better care of your personal files and, of course, the security of your operating system. Unfortunately, if this threat got in, it is most likely that you have no one to blame but yourself for it. Ransomware cannot appear out of thin air, and, in most cases, victims themselves are involved in the execution of malware. For example, you could have let this threat in by opening a spam email attachment or downloading a new program. Do you remember doing that? ...
Asus Ransomware
Asus Ransomware can be identified with the help of the “.id-{ID}.[DataBack@qbmail.biz].asus” extension appended to the files that this malware corrupts. The extension is a mere marker, but some victims might attempt to remove it from their files. Unfortunately, that is a futile action because an encrypted file cannot be restored back to its usual form just by changing its name. A decryptor is needed for that, and you cannot download it online. In some cases, ransomware researchers are able to crack the code and release a free decryptor, but that is not the case with this infection. ...
Noos Ransomware
Noos Ransomware is not something you can uninstall via the Control Panel as it is a vicious file-encrypting threat. Besides encrypting a victim’s files and so making them unusable, the malware can also connect to the Internet without permission and restart with the operating system automatically. However, you should not panic even if you end up receiving it. There is a free decryption tool on the Internet that was created by cybersecurity specialists. Also, if you cannot decrypt your files, you might be able to replace them with backup copies if you back up your data. ...
Wiki Ransomware
Threats from the Dharma/Crysis Ransomware family keep appearing as our researchers came across a new variant called Wiki Ransomware. This new version acts more or less the same as other threats from the mentioned ransomware family. If you want to learn how such malicious applications behave and what can be expected from them, we invite you to read our full report. In the article, we also discuss where the malware might come from and how it can be erased. If you feel up to the task, you could try to remove Wiki Ransomware manually by following the instructions provided below. ...
Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant)
Angus Ransomware (Zeropadypt variant) appears to be a ransomware application. Like many other threats from this category, it encrypts files belonging to a victim to take them as hostages. As you can imagine, the hackers expect to receive a ransom in exchange for tools that could decrypt a victim’s files. Unfortunately, no matter what the malicious application’s developers may promise, they could still scam you. Naturally, if risking your money does not sound like a good idea to you, we advise not to put up with any demands. There is one other way to get your data back, and that is to use your backup copies, which could be available on your removable media devices or cloud storage. ...
DOGCALL
The malicious DOGCALL is a Trojan that might use disguises to invade the targeted operating system. Speaking of the targets, it appears that the masterminds behind this malware have created it to attack high-level institutions and organizations that are most likely to affect a specific government. It appears that, initially, this malware was used to perform attacks against the government of South Korea, but it has been implanted in the attacks against the governments of Japan, Vietnam, and the Middle East. It is possible that new targets will be set in the future. ...
Avest Ransomware
Did you know that your own carelessness could lead to the invasion of Avest Ransomware? According to our malware experts, the victims of this malware usually have no one else to blame for the attacks of this malware but themselves, and that is because the threat is executed when they open corrupted spam email attachments or if they leave their systems and software vulnerable and exposed. If the infection is allowed into an operating system, it encrypts files right away. After encryption, you should find the “.ckey([unique key]).email(data1992@protonmail.com).pack14” extension attached to the corrupted files. ...
ShellTea
ShellTea is a malicious application that could be used for attacks on PoS (Point-of-Sale) systems that remain to be one of the top cybercriminals’ targets. This sophisticated tool might be able to hide from standard analysis tools by hashing most of its functions. Consequently, detecting it may not be an easy task. While hiding in a system, it can perform various tasks, such as launch executable files, execute PowerShell commands, spy on the victim, and so on. If you want to know who could be targeted by this threat, how the malware works, and how it could be spread, we invite you to read our full report. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments section located at the end of this page. ...
