TeslaRVNG1.5 Ransomware

Posted: January 15, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The TeslaRVNG1.5 Ransomware is a new file-locker, which is based on a well-known file-locker called Ouroboros. Unfortunately, neither of these file-encryption Trojans are compatible with free decryption tools. Their victims may need to resort to alternative data recovery software and methods, which might not always work flawlessly. When the TeslaRVNG1.5 Ransomware takes over a computer, it will aim to encrypt files that the victim is likely to use on a daily basis – documents, archives,...

M88P Ransomware

Posted: January 15, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
File-encryption Trojans are a threatening piece of malware, which have the ability to cause long-term damage to the files on your computer. In many other cases, recovering from a malware attack is possible by running an up-to-date anti-virus scanner. However, in the case of the M88P Ransomware, victims may not be able to recover their files via this method. Even when the M88P Ransomware is removed successfully, the damage it managed to cause will persist and the user will be unable to use...

FBI Screenlocker

Posted: January 14, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
FBI Screenlocker is a threatening piece of software that might give you a great scare because of its messages' misleading contents. This software may reach your computer via a fake download, bogus email attachments, or a shady application you downloaded from the Internet. When the FBI Screenlocker is executed on an unprotected computer, it may hide the desktop with an overlay immediately, which says that the computer has been locked. According to the screen locker, the users have violated...

Bonsoir Ransomware

Posted: January 14, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Bonsoir Ransomware is a newly detected file-locker, which appears to be spread online via fake email attachments, pirated media/software and other shady downloads. This threat aims to gain the ability to encrypt the files on your computer and then start to extort you for money. The extortionists behind the threatening software say that they are ready to provide a decryption tool as long as the victim pays a ransom fee first. The Bonsoir Ransomware's attack is identifiable by the...

JJLF Ransomware

Posted: January 13, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The JJLF Ransomware is a threatening file-locker meant to encrypt essential files found on your computer. After it encrypts a file, the threat will rename it by adding a new extension – '.[JamesGouldiHip@yahoo.com].<VICTIM ID>.JJLF.' In addition to this change, the malware also will create a ransom message called '#README_JJLF.rtf.' The latter file contains a message from the criminals behind the attack and reveals their intentions. According to the message, JJLF Ransomware's authors...

Ransomweb Ransomware

Posted: January 13, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Ransomweb Ransomware is a peculiar project that might not be a problem for regular computer users since this malware seems to be dedicated to infiltrating Web hosting servers. The Ransomweb Ransomware was discovered on a Web server running a WordPress website recently. The owner was bothered by the fact that most of the website's files were encrypted. All of the files had the '.xploter' extension added to their names, and the website was defaced with a custom page showing a message from...

14x Ransomware

Posted: January 12, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The 14x Ransomware is a threatening implant that may cause significant trouble if it manages to compromise your computer successfully. The criminals behind this implant may be spreading it via fake downloads, pirated content, bogus email attachments or other shady types of files. Users can protect their computers from the 14x Ransomware and similar malware by using an up-to-date anti-malware tool. If you fail to stop 14x Ransomware's attack, the threat may lock you out of important...

CryptPethya Ransomware

Posted: January 11, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
CryptPethya Ransomware is a file-locker whose authors appear to be trying to impersonate the famous  NotPetya Ransomware . The latter threat is very threatening, and it is designed to encrypt not just files but also the Master Boot Record (MBR) of the computer, therefore preventing it from booting up successfully. Thankfully, the CryptPethya Ransomware does no such thing, and it uses a faulty file-encryption technique, which may be reversible for free. The CryptPethya Ransomware is based on...

Crazy Ransomware

Posted: January 11, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Crazy Ransomware is able to cause crazy amounts of damage to your files if its attack is not stopped on time. This malware is designed to encrypt important files' contents, and its authors try to extort the victim for money by promising to provide them with a decryption tool if they pay a ransom fee. The Crazy Ransomware shares similarities with the  VoidCrypt Ransomwar e  family, which gained some popularity near the end of 2020. Unfortunately, the Crazy Ransomware is not compatible...

Lockerxxs Ransomware

Posted: January 8, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Lockerxxs Ransomware is a poorly crafted but still threatening piece of malware. It has the purpose of encrypting files that may contain valuable data – documents, images, archives, videos and others. When it locks a file, it adds the extension '.lockerxxs' to its name, therefore making it distinguishable from unharmed files. After these tasks are accomplished, the Lockerxxs Ransomware may proceed to drop the document 'HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt' as well as to spawn a fake Windows alert,...

Covid-20 Ransomware

Posted: January 7, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Covid-20 Ransomware is a threatening piece of malware that causes a lot of trouble whenever it manages to infiltrate a computer successfully. The good news is that while the Covid-20 Ransomware appears to be a major nuisance, it might not have the ability to cause long-term damage to your file system. Usually, ransomware focuses on encrypting files, but the Covid-20 Ransomware does no such thing. In fact, it does not have a working file-encryption routine at all. It will, however,...

16x Ransomware

Posted: January 7, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
16x Ransomware is a new and threatening file-encryption Trojan whose attack may leave you in a helpless state. This malware is designed with the purpose of locking files, and its attack will prevent you from accessing documents, pictures, archives, databases and other files. Of course, the authors of the 16x Ransomware are offering a paid solution – they claim to have the ability to unlock your files, but they will only do it if they receive a hefty ransom payment. The files that this...

2021 Ransomware

Posted: January 6, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
Unfortunately, users affected by the 2021 Ransomware attack will lose access to the majority of their files because of the devastating file-encryption attack that this malware executes. All files that the 2021 Ransomware takes as hostages will be marked with the extension '.id-<VICTIM ID>.[decrypt2021@aol.com].2021.' In addition to this change, the ransomware also drops the text document 'FILES ENCRYPTED.txt' on the desktop. The 2021 Ransomware is the latest update to the list of...

Ziggy Ransomware

Posted: January 5, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Ziggy Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan without a related family or Ransomware-as-a-Service. Symptoms of its attacks include files not opening, new extensions on the files that have the Trojan's ransoming credentials, and the appearance of a pop-up with ransoming instructions. Users should let their dedicated security solutions remove the Ziggy Ransomware and, whenever possible, restore their data from a backup instead of paying the ransom. With samples of its executable file...

Babuk Locker Ransomware

Posted: January 5, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Babuk Locker Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that has no known family. Its campaign blocks files on Windows systems and redirects victims to a TOR site for ransom-based recovery. Windows users in general and businesses should have backups of their own for restoration and let their chosen security service brand delete the Babuk Locker Ransomware. The Babuk Locker Ransomware is a Windows Trojan whose recent identification comes as a mild surprise since it's a business...
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