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Petya 2017 Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting program that not just ruins your files, but also overwrites particular boot data needed to load Windows; this data is known as Master Boot Record or MBR in short. Consequently, it might cause a lot of trouble for the computer’s user if it manages to infect it. Sadly, even though the threat is not entirely new and most likely just an improved version of Petya Ransomware it is still impossible to decipher its encrypted data. Petya 2017 Ransomware’s creators could offer you to purchase a decryptor, but we would advise against it since there is no proof such a tool exists. Even if it does, the hackers might not bother to send it to each victim. This is why we believe the best solution is to ignore any urges to pay the ransom and remove the malware. If you feel up to the task, you should have a look at the instructions placed at the end of the article because the process might be rather complicated. Read more »

If you own a business, then you should be concerned with your company’s computers because they can become infected with BitPaymer Ransomware, a ransomware-type application that targets computers of businesses specifically to extract large sums of money. This program is set to encrypt many files that include documents that and other files that may be of vital importance to you. Its developers want you to pay an outrageous 50 BTC ransom which translates to an approximate 135,000 USD. Its creators mean business and this program’s encryption has not been cracked yet, so you cannot decrypt your files for free. An anti-malware program is a must for a business computer because they are often targeted by cyber criminals who know that they will be able to extract a lot of money from it. Read more »

The malicious HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM Ransomware attacks quick and hard, and once it is in your operating system, it creates huge problems. The purpose of this infection is to corrupt your files so that you would need a decryptor, which, unfortunately, only the creator of the ransomware can provide you with. If you want the decryptor, you have to fulfill the demands of this creator, and, of course, that means paying money. Although it is terrible that you have to pay money to have your own files accessible again, the most terrible part is that no one can guarantee that a decryptor would be available to you if you paid the ransom. In fact, in most cases, the victims of ransomware infections find themselves without getting what was promised. If that is something you want to avoid, you have to think twice before paying the ransom. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers do not recommend paying it at all. What we recommend is deleting HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM Ransomware, and the sooner you do this, the better. Read more »

PSCrypt Ransomware can cause huge devastation on your system if it infiltrates your computer. This severe threat can encrypt most of your personal files and offer you a decryptor for a certain amount of money. It is obvious from the ransom note that this malicious program mostly targets Ukrainian computer users. But we have also found that Russian and Dutch users could be targeted as well. In any case, if you find out that this dangerous program has attacked you, it is important to accept the fact that you may lose all your files if you do not have a backup copy somewhere. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm that there is a free tool on the web as of yet but it can show up anytime soon when malware specialists find a way to crack this beast. But you should not wait at all if you want to restore the security of your PC. We highly recommend that you remove PSCrypt Ransomware right now. Read more »

Mole02 Ransomware is a malicious computer infection, but it is one of the few that should not cause you a terrible headache. This ransomware program has a decryption tool available, and so you can restore all of your affected files for free. Nevertheless, just because there is a way to counter the effects of this infection, you should not take it lightly. You need to remove Mole02 Ransomware from your computer before decrypting your files because there is always a chance the program might encrypt the healthy files again. Please check out the manual removal instructions right below this description for more information. Read more »

If you are not careful, it is very easy to let Exte Ransomware in. This dangerous infection was created to encrypt your files, and it can do that in a silent manner, without your notice. Once the files are encrypted, they become completely unrecognizable as their names are replaced by strings of random letters and numbers. Hopefully, that does not stop you from figuring out which files were encrypted. It is safe to say that the ransom will go after your photos, personal documents, media files, and similar data because it is more valuable than replaceable system files. The goal is to make you feel hopeless and then follow the demands that are represented via a TXT file called “_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT”. If you follow these instructions, you might be left without your money and, unfortunately, your files as well. Though you might be promised a decryptor in return of a ransom, cyber criminals are unlikely to keep their end of the deal. So, should you follow the demands or should you delete Exte Ransomware and count your losses? Anti-Spyware-101.com research team suggests there might be one other scenario. Read more »