Cat Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Cat Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that's a variant of the Xorist Ransomware, a freely-available programming project. The Cat Ransomware attempts to stop users from opening their files by encrypting them and creates a ransom note in Cyrillic that recommends texting an SMS number for help. Users should always have backups safely protected to recover any files and let their PC's security solutions delete the Cat Ransomware as needed. With 'freebie' programs like the Xorist...

LANDSLIDE Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The LANDSLIDE Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that doesn't have a known family. Besides blocking files with encryption, it creates pop-up and text messages with ransom demands and adds its extension (plus ransoming information) onto files' names. A secure, non-local backup is a practical recovery resource for all Windows users, supported by PC security services for safely deleting the LANDSLIDE Ransomware. Despite the excellent market share – albeit, Black Market – of...

Bioawards Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Bioawards Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan of the Scarab Ransomware family. Although its primary feature is blocking media files like documents, the Bioawards Ransomware also supports its attacks with ransom demands, changing to files' names, disabling various security features, and wiping backups. Windows users with anti-malware tools may identify and remove the Bioawards Ransomware with minimal delay, although victims impacted by its locking attack require secure backups for any file...

Igdm Ransomware

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
Criminals continue to use the most prevalent ransomware families of 2020 to unleash new file-lockers online. The STOP Ransomware has been very popular the past two years and, unfortunately, malware researchers continue to identify new file-lockers based on this infamous project. The latest version is called the Igdm Ransomware, and it carries out a devastating file-encryption attack that may be very difficult to recover from. The Igdm Ransomware uses the '.igdm' extension to mark the names of...

Oct Ransomware

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Oct Ransomware is a threatening file-encryption Trojan, which needs just a few minutes to carry out a devastating attack on infected devices. This ransomware does not appear to belong to any of the widespread ransomware families at the moment, and it is likely that it was developed from scratch by an unknown malware creator. Systems infiltrated by the Oct Ransomware will be packed with encrypted files whose contents cannot be accessed – these files will be recognizable by the extension...

Files Fixer Ransomware

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Files Fixer Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan and a variant of the Xorist Ransomware, a freely-available programming resource. After locking the user's files with encryption and adding warnings onto their extensions, the Files Fixer Ransomware delivers a ransom demand in a Notepad message. Users can recover through freeware decryption tools or their private backups and may have a dedicated Windows security solution to delete the Files Fixer Ransomware. The days when a threat actor...

Pump Ransomware

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Pump Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that's independent of any known family. The Pump Ransomware can block files such as documents with encryption, change their extensions, and leave a ransom note in a TXT format that recommends victims contact the attacker's e-mail. Windows users should have backups to protect their files and recover any encrypted work and have established anti-malware applications delete the Pump Ransomware. As unmistakable as the footprints of...

FRFO Ransomware

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The FRFO Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that can block databases, documents, images, and similar content and hold it for ransom. Windows users should have suitably-safe backups for recovery for countering this Trojan's secure data encryption, which derives from the  AES-Matrix Ransomware  family. In addition to backing up their work, users can also keep cyber-security products available to remove the FRFO Ransomware as necessary. Along with the NEFILIM Ransomware and several...

K2 Ransomware

Posted: December 7, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The K2 Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that can keep content such as documents, images, or music from opening. As a variant of the VoidCrypt Ransomware, it also includes features for disabling server-specific applications and creates a ransom note for the victim. Victims with safe backups should have no recovery problems without paying, and most PC security products can safely remove the K2 Ransomware from infected systems. After a mild debut on GitHub, the  VoidCrypt Ransomware...

Nobu Ransomware

Posted: December 7, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Nobu Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that stops documents and similar media from opening. As part of the STOP Ransomware family, its encryption is secure against free recovery methods, and users should save backups securely for restoring any affected content. Compatible anti-malware products also can protect Windows systems by blocking or removing the Nobu Ransomware on sight. The  STOP Ransomware  grows long in the tooth. Still, its age isn't keeping threat actors from...

Nsemad Ransomware

Posted: December 7, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Nsemad Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that can block digital media by encrypting each file. The Nsemad Ransomware also may deactivate interfering security features by several means, including restarting computers in Safe Mode. Windows users should maintain strict security standards for any administrated networks, possess backups for comprehensive recovery, and let proven anti-malware services remove the Nsemad Ransomware as they see fit. The  Snatch Ransomware  is a small...

LAZPARKING Ransomware

Posted: December 3, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The LAZPARKING Ransomware is a newly detected file-locker, which is still being studied thoroughly. For now, it is certain that the LAZPARKING Ransomware has the ability to encrypt a rich list of file types, therefore causing severe damage to the infected computer's file system. Of course, the creators of the LAZPARKING Ransomware claim to be in possession of a decryption tool, which their victims can use as soon as they agree to pay a ransom fee via Bitcoin. The attackers' full instructions...

NORD Ransomware

Posted: December 2, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The NORD Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that attacks the user's digital media files and stops them from opening. As part of the small family of the DarkCrypt Ransomware, it delivers ransom notes in HTA and TXT formats similar to previous members, changes files' extensions, and has no free unlocking solution. Windows users should have backups for protecting any files and let traditional anti-malware utilities delete the NORD Ransomware as they detect it. The  DarkCrypt Ransomware...

Fair Ransomware

Posted: December 1, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Fair Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that targets Windows systems and encrypts their media, such as documents. As a variant of the Makop Ransomware, the Fair Ransomware uses a secure encryption routine and delivers a standardized text note that asks for a ransom to help with data recovery. Users should protect their backups for a safer restoration option for any files and have their favored anti-malware service remove the Fair Ransomware after detection. File-locking Trojans of...

RestorFile Ransomware

Posted: November 30, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The RestorFile Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan or a threat that can block users' personal and work files by encryption or other methods. As part of AES-Matrix Ransomware's family, its encryption routine is probably secure, and victims will need backups for restoring files, typically. Proper security habits also can limit infection opportunities, and most anti-malware programs for Windows should readily delete the RestorFile Ransomware. The AES-Matrix Ransomware's threat actor is...
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