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Goofed Ransomware is another malicious application based on an open source ransomware known as Hidden Tear. The malware got its name from the extension it appends to its enciphered data, for example, sky.jpg.goofed. If some of your files on the computer where marked by this extension too, we advise you to keep reading this article and learn more details about the threat. As you may already realize, the malicious application’s purpose is to take user's files as hostages, and by creating such an infection, its developers are hoping they will be able to extort money from their victims. Paying the ransom is not something we would advise you to do even if the sum does not look huge or the malware encrypts important data because there is not knowing if its developers will keep up to their promises. In other words, you could be left with nothing. Users who choose to delete Goofed Ransomware instead could follow the instructions available below the text. Read more »

The malicious Cobra Ransomware is not like most other file-encryptor. Just like most threats of this nature, it encrypts personal files, such as photos, archives, or documents, but it also goes on to encrypt files that belong to programs. These, of course, are much easier to replace, but that still can create problems. When files are encrypted, the “.id-.[cranbery@colorendgrace.com].cobra” extension is added to their names, and so it is impossible for you to miss the ones that were hit. Unfortunately, removing the extension from files will not help you recover your files. You will also be unable to recover files if you rely on shadow volume copies because the ransomware erases them using the “vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet” command. Third-party decryptors that would help in this situation do not exist either. Basically, there is nothing anyone can do to help you recover the encrypted files. Unfortunately, the cyber crooks behind this threat will dangle a decryptor in front of your nose using the ransom note, and instead of focusing on that, you need to focus on the removal of the threat! Read more »

If you ever encounter a program known as Hc6 Ransomware, make sure to avoid it at all costs. We recommend doing so because this devious application is capable of extremely invasive and malicious functionality. Just like any other ransomware program, this one can lock a large number of your data without any notification or authorization. It should be more than obvious that having an application capable of such functionality will lead to devastating outcomes, to put it mildly. Malware developers use such programs to make quick illegal profits by demanding payments in return for decryption services. For further information regarding the inner workings of this malicious program, make sure to read the rest of this detailed report. Also, we provide a few virtual security tips that will allow you to keep your personal computer safe and secure at all times. To help you delete Hc6 Ransomware without encountering any major problems, we present an easy-to-follow removal guide below. Read more »