Monthly Archives: June 2018 - Page 4

TeleGrab is a new malicious application that was detected by researchers monitoring the web at the beginning of May, 2018 for the first time. It is not an ordinary infection, to say the least. Malware analysts have carried out research to find more about this infection and they are now 100% sure that it is one of those threats that target a specific application. In this case, it is Telegram, which is known to be an end-to-end instant messaging service. Also, specialists can now say with confidence that there are two different versions of the same malicious application available. The first one was discovered in the wild on April 4, 2018, whereas the second one landed in researchers’ lap six days later. Even though both of them are all about stealing personal information, they slightly differ from each other. Read more »

PedCont Ransomware has been developed by cyber criminals who want users’ money. It seems that this malicious infection is not that prevalent yet, but you might still encounter it, especially if you tend to download software from random P2P websites, open attachments spam emails hold, and use weak Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials. It is not like other threats categorized as ransomware. It seems that it is more dangerous than an ordinary ransomware infection. Unlike typical crypto-malware, it does not encrypt any files on victims’ computers, but it ruins the Windows OS instead. You will see this for yourself – it opens a window after the successful entrance but then, after some time, shuts down the computer. The same happens if the opened window is closed by the user. The next time the Windows OS loads up, there is only a black screen with a cursor. No system utilities can be accessed too. In other words, users can no longer perform any activities using their computers. There is a possibility that other versions of the same threat working in a slightly different way are available or will be released in the future, so make sure you do not leave your computer unprotected. No matter what kind of ransomware infection finds a way to enter your system, make sure you do not give cyber criminals what they want most from you – your money. Read more »

Java Notdharma Ransomware is not a program that you want to have up and running on your operating system. If unfortunately, that is the case you are in, be sure to take immediate action to remove it once and for all. Doing so is critical because this malicious program, like any other ransomware application, is designed to encrypt vast quantities of data on the affected computer. In most instances, programs of this classification, are used by malware developers to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The way that is achieved is by demanding a ransom in return for decryption services. To have a better understanding of how this malicious application functions, be sure to read the rest of this report. Since quite a few users infect their computer with this ransomware due to poor virtual security, we include a few tips to help you maintain a clean and safe system. Below, you will also find a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete Java Notdharma Ransomware in the quickest way possible. Read more »

Unguarded Windows operating systems can become victims of the malicious Rebus Ransomware. If the system is protected by legitimate and up-to-date anti-malware software, known security vulnerabilities cannot be exploited for the distribution of malware. If such software is not used, any vulnerability (e.g., spam email attachments or unsecure RDP configurations) can be used to place the infection onto your computer silently. Once in, the threat does not wait for you to detect and remove it. Instead, it starts encrypting personal files that exist on your operating system immediately. It does that using a complex algorithm that can be decoded only using a special decryptor. Both the encryptor and decryptor are in the hands of cyber criminals, and it is very likely that decryption is possible. That being said, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has lots of experience with ransomware, and we regret to inform that cyber criminals rarely – if ever – present victims with legitimate decryptors. Continue reading to learn about that, as well as how to delete Rebus Ransomware. Read more »

Scarab-Osk Ransomware could rename and encrypt all of your data, so if it manages to infect your device, you might not only find it difficult to recognize your files but also impossible to open them. Soon after ruining the victim’s files, the malware should show a ransom note asking for a payment. The price for the decryption tool may look rather small compared to how valuable your data could be to you, but you should think about it carefully. There are no reassurances the hackers will not ask for more money or try to scam victims in other ways. Meaning, it is quite possible paying the ransom might be same as throwing your money out. Provided that you do not want to risk being scammed, we advise deleting Scarab-Osk Ransomware. The steps located below could help users remove it faster, and anyone who needs more information about the infection can find it further in the text. Read more »

Ransomware programs are incredibly prevalent nowadays. Thus, being aware of their existence and keeping your PC secure is critical. One such application that roams the web currently, goes by the name of Littlefinger Ransomware. If you ever encounter it while browsing the Internet, be sure to do everything in your power to refrain from it at all times. Doing so is critical because this ransomware program is notorious for its ability to encrypt massive quantities of data without any notification or authorization. As you can imagine, having an application capable of such inner workings can have disastrous outcomes, to put it lightly. Learn more about its intrusive functionality by reading the rest of our detailed report. Besides such information, we include virtual security recommendations that will allow you to maintain a clean and safe system at all times. Lastly, we present a detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete Littlefinger Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Aurora Ransomware is a malicious infection programmed to encipher user’s files to take them as hostages. To get them back, the victims are asked to pay a ransom in Bitcoins. The sum might not look too significant, but as easy as it may sound you should know it is extremely risky to deal with hackers. Mainly, because there are no reassurances and you cannot predict how the threat’s creators will choose to act. The truth is they do not have to deliver decryptor to get the money since the victim is asked to send the ransom first and sadly it is impossible to get it back once it is transferred. Because of this, we advise users to delete Aurora Ransomware is they do not like the idea they could end up being scammed. The task might be not as difficult as you might imagine. Luckily, the malicious program can be erased both manually and with antimalware software. Of course, if you wish to get to know this malware better before deciding what to do, we invite you to read our full report first. Read more »