Monthly Archives: August 2016 - Page 4

Smrss32 Ransomware is a dangerous ransomware infection that seems to be all over the place. It encrypts a whooping 6,674 file types, so one would think that with this infection on-board, the affected computer could be rendered inoperable. However, the program still leaves the basic system files because it still needs to extort your money out of you, right? Before that happens, you have to close all the notifications delivered by this infection, and then look for other potential intruders. Malicious programs seldom travel on their own, so you have to do everything in your power to protect your system from a severe infection that never ends. Read more »

Malware researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have tested a new ransomware called Korean Ransomware and say that you have to remove it before it becomes fully operational. At the time of this article, it did not encrypt any files, probably because it was still in development. Nevertheless, there are many things to discuss this ransomware. Once this ransomware is fully operational and if it infects your computer, then it will encrypt some of your files and demand that you pay a ransom for the decryption key. In short, the people behind it want to extort money from you, and there is no way of telling whether they will send you the promised decryption key. Read more »

Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware is a rather troublesome malicious application that might encipher not only user’s personal data but also third-party software on the computer. It appears to be that the malware uses a strong encryption algorithm know as RSA-2048. According to the note left by the cyber criminals, users can decrypt their data if they contact them in 24 hours. As you realize, the decryption tools might be pricey, and there are no guarantees you will get them after paying the ransom. Thus, you may want to remember if you made any copies of the data that got encrypted. Firstly, we would advise you to clean the system and delete any malicious data of Okean-1955@india.com Ransomware that could be left on the computer. You could either install a legitimate security tool or use the manual removal instructions placed below the text. Read more »

Shark Ransomware is a recently discovered malicious application whose purpose is to encrypt the files stored on your computer’s hard drive and demand that you pay a ransom for the password needed to decrypt them. However, you should remove it instead because your files may not be worth the asked sum of money or you might not get the password after you have paid. In short, there are no guarantees that you will get the password. For more information on this infection, we invite you to read this full description. Read more »

PokemonGo Ransomware has nothing to do with the popular game as it is a malicious program created to extort money from its victims. Apparently, it targets user’s private data that could be enciphered while using the AES encryption algorithm. Unfortunately, the malware might encrypt not only your private data but also gain access to the system. Thus, it is advisable to delete the infection as soon as possible. Luckily, our researchers tested the malicious application and learned how to erase it manually. Accordingly, we prepared a manual removal guide that is available below the text. However, if you want to understand fully how the ransomware works or how it is distributed, you should read the rest of the article. Read more »

Troldesh Ransomware is also known as Shade Ransomware, and it primarily targets users who speak Russian. Unfortunately, this threat has the potential to invade operating systems in different regions because the notification associated with it can also be introduced to you in English. This notification is displayed via an image that replaces your usual Desktop wallpaper. This replacement is initiated as soon as this threat is executed and done encrypting the files found on your PC. As you might have found out yourself, this threat does not corrupt system files that you can easily replace. No, this threat goes after your personal files, and it is likely that you will be more willing to pay the ransom requested by cyber criminals if you find your personal files in jeopardy. Are your files backed up on an external drive or online? If they are, you can remove Troldesh Ransomware in no time. If they are not, you have to be careful about the steps you take. Read more »