Monthly Archives: February 2019 - Page 2

FilesLocker Ransomware is a threat that enciphers files and places .[fileslocker@pm.me] extension at the end of each damaged file’s title. Unfortunately, even if you remove the extensions, the data will still be unreadable. The safest way to restore it is to replace locked files with backup copies. It is true, the hackers behind the malware offer their decryption tools in exchange for a payment, but needless to say, you cannot be sure they will keep up to their promises. Because of this, we advise not to take any chances and get rid of FilesLocker Ransomware. If you think it is the best course of action too, we encourage you to erase the malicious program with the instructions located at the end of the article or a legitimate antimalware tool of your choice. Read more »

T1Happy Ransomware shows a warning saying: “YOU'VE BEEN HIT BY A RANSOMWARE,” as soon as it encrypts user’s data. If you see it, you most likely infected your device with this malicious application. In which case, we highly recommend reading our full article to get to know this threat better. In the text, we will discuss its possible distribution channels, its effective manner, and deletion ways. Our researchers advise against contacting the hackers or putting up with their demands. Instead, they recommend erasing T1Happy Ransomware with the removal steps available below, or a legitimate antimalware tool of your preferences. As you see the malicious application can auto start with the operating system, which means it could encrypt files you could place or create on the infected device. Thus, to avoid receiving further damage, we believe the malware should be eliminated. Read more »

raphaeldupon@aol.com Ransomware displays a message claiming the files on the computer were encrypted due to some security problem with the computer. It is not far from the truth since this application is malicious and it encrypts data if it manages to enter the user’s system. If the computer has vulnerabilities or the user is not careful enough it might not be a difficult task. Naturally, finding such a threat on the system might be frustrating, especially if you do not have a backup to restore your files from and do not understand how the malicious application sneaked in. Further in the text, we will explain how such malware can be distributed and what you should do to avoid it in the future. Our advice is to remove raphaeldupon@aol.com Ransomware from the computer if you do not want to put up with the hackers’ demands. The instructions at the end of the article will explain how to get rid of it manually, but if the task appears to be too complicated, we would advise using a legitimate antimalware tool instead. Read more »

IEncrypt Ransomware is a very unpredictable infection, in a sense that we cannot associate any specific email addresses, names, or even encrypted files’ extensions to it. This threat is ever-changing, and it appears to be adjusted to target specific companies. For example, in the past, we saw it taking over the files of the Krauss-Maffei company, and when files were encrypted, the “.kraussmfz” ransomware file extension was added. In the latest attack, it has targeted the CMS Nextech company, and it also added the “.cmsnwned” extension to the files it corrupted. In this report, we take the latest attack as an example, but keep in mind that the infection could be modified to attack a different target entirely. Although it appears that the infection is going after big companies, we cannot guarantee that it will not attack individual Windows users too. In any situation, if you continue reading, you will learn how to secure your system, as well as how to remove IEncrypt Ransomware from your Windows operating system. Read more »

QP Ransomware is one of those threats that can create a big old mess. This infection is programmed to encrypt files, after which, they become unreadable. That is the main goal of this infection. Afterward, attackers can demand a hefty ransom payment in return for a decryptor that, allegedly, can help. Even if this decryptor exists – and we cannot know for sure – there is little to no chance of you receiving it. That is something our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team would like every Windows user to know and understand. Just because someone you do not know is promising you something that you need does not mean that their intentions are good or that their promises are truthful. We suggest that you pay no attention to the ransom demands and, instead, remove QP Ransomware. But what about the files? We are sure that you value them very much, but if backups do not exist, and you do not find a way to decrypt them, you are likely to lose them. If fact, you have lost them already, and the only thing left for you to do is to delete the infection that attacked you. Read more »

Teeny Ransomware is not so tiny when you realize how much damage it can make. Once this threat slithers in, it can rewrite the MBR, which is the master boot record, and once that is done, you need to reinstall Windows. Although highly experienced users might be able to employ some tools to remedy the situation, most users will need to start fresh, and that means that your files might be lost. Unfortunately, we cannot help you much when it comes to this particular threat, but we can help you understand it better. We discuss distribution techniques, removal, and, of course, protection measures that can help you keep malware away. If you are interested in learning more, continue reading. If you still do not understand how to delete Teeny Ransomware or secure your Windows operating system after you are done reading, post a comment below with all of your questions, and our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team will get back to you as soon as possible. Read more »

.lightning Ransomware File Extension can turn your photos and documents into worthless files that your system might be unable to read anymore. The malware encrypts the user’s data with a strong encryption algorithm, which makes it impossible to open it without decrypting it first. Sadly, the tools needed for decryption are in possession of the hackers behind the infection, and as usual, they demand a ransom. Truth to be told, it is possible the cybercriminals do not have decryption means either, which is why we do not recommend putting up with their demands. If your computer got infected with this malicious application, we recommend reading our full article to learn more about it. Also, we can offer deletion instructions available at the end of the article if you decide to erase .lightning Ransomware File Extension. Read more »