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Patcher Ransomware is one more malicious program developed by cyber criminals to extort money from unsuspecting Internet users. Just like any other malicious application classified as a ransomware, this one is fully capable of locking large numbers of files in a quick and easy manner. It goes without saying that having huge chunks of your data encrypted, could have devastating outcomes. It should be quite obvious that a complete removal of this malicious program should be every user’s, affected by this malware, utmost priority. Note that at the given moment this ransomware program only affects MAC computer users. While PC user might feel safe, it is crucial to highlight that developers of this program could launch an updated version of Patcher Ransomware that might be fully compatible with all Windows versions. Thus, being aware of it before anything happens is critical. In this report, we provide virtual security tips along with information regarding the functionality of this malicious program. Read more »

Jigsaw 4.6 Ransomware is a new updated version of Jigsaw Ransomware which did much harm for hundreds of computer users some time ago. The new version slightly differs from the old one the way it looks. Also, researchers at anti-spyware-101.com who have tested Jigsaw 4.6 Ransomware have noticed that it, unlike Jigsaw Ransomware, does not encrypt files at the time of writing although users are informed that files stored on their computers have all been encrypted. Surprisingly, it does not launch together with the Windows OS as well, which means that users will not find it opened again after restarting their computers. Currently, Jigsaw 4.6 Ransomware should not cause much harm, but it does not mean that users who have encountered this computer infection can keep it on their computers and do nothing because sooner or later it will definitely be updated by cyber criminals. We are sure you would not want to have it on your system when this happens. Read more »

According to our malware analysts, Dot Ransomware is a malicious application that can infect your computer by stealth and then encrypt your files. Once the encryption is complete, it will drop a ransom note that demands you to pay a ransom to decrypt your files. However, you should consider removing this ransomware instead because there is no guarantee that your files will be decrypted. Price is also a factor because in some cases paying the ransom is not affordable or the files are not worth the money. In this article, we will discuss how this ransomware works, where it comes from and how you can get rid of it safely. Read more »

The name Wallet Ransomware can be used to identify many different versions of one single threat. You might recognize this malware by a different name, but if the extension attached to the files that it encrypts is in the “.[email address].wallet” format, there is no doubt that we are talking about the same infection. This dangerous malware awaits its victims in the spam emails that might look completely inconspicuous. If the message of the corrupted email tricks you into opening the file attached to it, you might not even recognize that a malicious threat was executed because it is highly stealthy. Of course, if you realize that something is not right when the file does not open or when it does not show what you expect, you should remove it right away. In the best case scenario, you will do that before the encryption of your files is initiated. If you allow the threat to run wild because you do not recognize it, you are likely big to realize that malware has invaded your PC only after the ransomware reveals itself or when you find that your personal files cannot be opened. We can show you how to delete Wallet Ransomware, but before that, you need to read the report to understand how this threat works. Read more »

Unlock26 Ransomware is yet another harmful program that functions in an extremely malicious manner. If you are not familiar with ransomware programs, you should know that they are capable of encrypting large quantities of data upon entering the operating system. Developers of this malicious program are well aware that quite a few users are willing to do anything it takes to retrieve important files; thus, they usually ask for a large ransom. In this report, we present detailed information gathered by our research team that will provide you with comprehensive insight regarding this malware’s inner working. We also present a few virtual security tips that if practiced will help you keep your personal computer safe and secure at all times. If you already have Unlock26 Ransomware active on your personal computer, you can use the detailed removal guide below to get rid of it in just a few simple steps. Read more »