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Ransomware applications remain to be extremely prevalent. That is not at all surprising since such malicious programs are an easy way to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. One such application goes by the name of .xtbl extension. Naturally, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com highly advise you to remove this malware if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. Doing so is vital because this malware is designed to encrypt as much data as possible once it gains access to a computer. The way its developers make money is not that complicated; they ask for a ransom in return for decryption services. If you want to find out more about this malicious application's inner workings, be sure to read our report in its entirety. Besides such information, we also include a few virtual security recommendations to help you maintain a clean and secure operating system and, finally, to help you remove this .xtbl extension once and for all. 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 »

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 »

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 »

Pgpsnippet Ransomware is a dangerous computer infection that can virtually lock up all of your files. It belongs to the ever-growing group of ransomware programs that have been prevalent on the cyber scene for quite some time now. The good news is that it is possible to decrypt the files that were encrypted by this infection or you can simply delete the affected files and transfer healthy copies of your data back into your computer if you have them saved on an external hard drive. The bottom line is that you should never pay a single cent for the decryption key. Read more »

August Stealer is a Trojan infection spotted in the wild for the first time around 10/20/2016. Unfortunately, it seems that it is possible to encounter it these days too. Yes, this malicious application is still active. Malware analysts are not surprised at all that this infection is still distributed by cyber criminals because the malicious macro that drops August Stealer on victims’ computers can be purchased on the dark web. According to researchers, it seems that August Stealer does not focus on infiltrating ordinary users’ computers. Most probably, it is mainly used to steal information from large companies. It is usually too late when they detect this infection. It can steal a bunch of private details during a short period of time, so when it is discovered, cyber criminals behind it already have some information in their hands. It takes time to detect Trojans stealing information. Additionally, it is not so easy to remove them, so we highly recommend cleaning all affected computers automatically, i.e. using a powerful antimalware scanner. Read more »