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Those who do not have their files backed up certainly do not want to face online24files@airmail.cc Ransomware, a malicious file-encrypting threat that can corrupt all kinds of personal files. Needless to say, this is not the only threat that has been created to take over your files. In fact, there are hundreds and thousands of infections that could try to do the same, and you need to protect your data and your operating system against all of them. Without a doubt, your first line of defense is anti-malware software that can protect your operating system against malicious threats. That being said, you do not want to rely on it solely, and that is why backing up data is recommended. If backup copies exist, the only thing to worry about when malware invades is its removal. On the other hand, if backups do not exist, the only thing you can do is delete online24files@airmail.cc Ransomware. Although your personal files will not be restored, your operating system will be cleaned, and you will be able to start fresh. Read more »

GusLocker Ransomware is a pretty regular ransomware program that was discovered last year. It didn’t make big waves, but it had a few variants, and some of them might still be making rounds out there, so we need to discuss this program in a big greater detail.

Of course, it doesn’t take a genius to understand that one must remove GusLocker Ransomware from the infected system as soon as possible. Manual ransomware removal is not that complicated, but if you do not feel confident about doing it on your own, you should definitely consider investing in a legitimate security tool that would help you terminate this program for good. Read more »

What happens when bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware slithers into your operating system? First, it encrypts files, which it does using an encryptor. Then, it creates a file to introduce the victim to very specific instructions, as well as to provide them with some information. If they just find that they cannot open their personal files – due to the data of these files being modified – they might not realize what has happened. That is why a message must be delivered. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, if this infection got in, the only thing you can do is delete bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware as quickly as possible. Will that restore files? No, it will not. That being said, the presence of cyber criminals on your operating system will be diminished, and you will be able to take the steps necessary to ensure protection against other malicious threats. What about the files? Shouldn’t you restore them before you remove the malicious threat? Most likely, you cannot fix this. Read more »

The malicious decrypthelpfiles@protonmail.com Ransomware is almost identical to a different infection knows as 5btc@protonmail.com Ransomware, and that is not a surprise considering that these two threats are just two different versions of what we know as GusCrypter Ransomware. The versions are recognized by the email addresses that are represented via them, and, in this report, we discuss the infection that uses “decrypthelpfiles@protonmail.com” as the main email address. We want to emphasize right away that emailing cyber criminals is a huge risk that is not worth taking. If you email your attackers, they will push you to pay a ransom, and once you do that, they will skip away without leaving a trace. A file decryptor that the infection might promise in return for your money is unlikely to fall into your hands. It is unlikely to fall into anyone’s hands for that matter! So, what are you supposed to do? Even though you might not be able to think about anything else but your files at this point, we suggest that you focus on deleting decrypthelpfiles@protonmail.com Ransomware. Read more »

No one wants to get infected with ransomware. But if the likes of Xzet@tutanota.com Ransomware manage to slither into your system, you have to fight them. Although it is not possible to stop the infection completely, you can still remove Xzet@tutanota.com Ransomware from your system.

Perhaps the biggest downside of a ransomware infection is that removing the infection doesn’t solve the main problem – file encryption. You would still need the decryption key, and if it is not available, then you have to look for other file restoration options. However, do not feel discouraged if you have to start amassing your file library anew. Read more »

suppfirecrypt@qq.com Ransomware is another malicious application from Crysis Ransomware family that was named after its developer’s email address. The threat encrypts the victim’s pictures, documents, archives, and similar files with a secure cryptosystem. Then, it should show a message asking to contact the malware’s creators and pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. The price is left unmentioned, so it could vary based on how many files were affected or on how much money the cybercriminals think you can pay to get your data back. Needless to say, if you understand how risky it could be and do not want to pay anything you could simply erase suppfirecrypt@qq.com Ransomware and restore files from backup copies or look for other options. To remove the threat manually, you could follow the instructions available below, and if you wish to learn more about the malicious application, we encourage you to read the rest of the article. Read more »

Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation), as the name suggests, is a new variant of an old infection, known as Dharma Ransomware. In some sources, the infection is also known by a different name, Crysis Ransomware. All in all, regardless of which name you identify the threat by, it acts the same, and you need to remove it for the same reasons and using the same methods. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has analyzed this malicious threat, and, at this point, we do not have good news. If it encrypts files, there is nothing that can be done to restore them. Maybe we will gain access to a free file decryptor in the future, but that is unlikely to happen. Ransomware is successful because it is completely devastating, and victims are usually backed into a corner without any room to move. There are no options, and even the one offered by the attackers cannot be trusted. Ultimately, it appears that the only thing you can do is delete Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation), and our research team can show you the way. Read more »

Ghost Ransomware enciphers victim’s files, appends the .ghost extension to them, and then opens a window with a ransom note in which the hackers “apologize for the inconvenience.” Losing your precious files or important documents could be an inconvenience indeed. Not to mention, the cybercriminals ask to pay a ransom of 0.08116 BTC, which currently is around 422 US dollars. It is not a particularly small sum, and as you probably realize it yourself, there are no guarantees you will receive decryption tools the hackers promise even if you pay what they ask for in time. Therefore, it seems to us the safer choice would be to erase Ghost Ransomware with the instructions placed at the end of the text or a legitimate antimalware tool. To learn more about the malicious application, we invite you to continue reading. Read more »

Rabbit Ransomware was created to terrorize Windows users. If it is executed on the operating system successfully – which means that the victim does not notice and remove the launcher right away – it can imitate a real lockdown. Considering that file-encrypting infections are some of the most common these days, this might automatically send some victims into panic. Even though this particular threat does not actually claim to have encrypted files, it states that files would be eliminated if a ransom was not paid within 24 hours. The ransom that the screen-locker presents is relatively small (when compared to some other recent threats), and that might lead to higher success rates. On the other hand, even if victims are tricked into paying up, the consequences would not be too horrific. All in all, paying schemers is not something anyone should do, and, luckily, no one has to. There is a special code that should unlock the screen-locker, and, after that, you should be able to remove Rabbit Ransomware. Read more »