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Finding Sequre Ransomware up and running on your operating system could be frightening. That is so because it functions in an extremely malicious manner. Just like any other ransomware application, it can encrypt massive amounts of data on the affected computer without requiring the user's consent. Such devious programs are mostly used to make quick illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users. The scheme under which ransomware programs work is quite simple; first, they lock your files and then you are asked to pay a ransom in return for decryption services. To have a better understanding of how this malicious piece of software functions, read the rest of our in-depth report. Besides such valuable information, we also include a few virtual security tips that will allow you to maintain a clean and safe operating system at all times. If unfortunately, your computer is already infected with Sequre Ransomware, be sure to use the detailed removal guide to delete it once and for all. Read more »

If you have infected your system with wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware, you may have just got lucky. It is very rare that we mention the name of a dangerous ransomware program that can encrypt all your important files in one sentence with the word "lucky." Nevertheless, in this particular case we can give you the decryption code so that you can decrypt all your encrypted files with ease. Still, you should not take this malicious attack lightly since if this ransomware has managed to sneak onto your system, you may let other threats on board in the future. Our malware experts at anti-spyware-101.com say that it seems that there is no Bitcoin address associated with this attack so it could be an unfinished version. In any case, we recommend that you remove wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware immediately from your computer after you decrypt your files. Read more »

You should see .SKUNK File Extension at the end of your files’ titles if you ever infect your computer with a malicious file-encrypting application known as Skunk Ransomware. If you happen to come across it all your documents, photographs, and other precious files could get ruined in just a couple of moments. The .SKUNK File Extension ransomware’s developers may guarantee they will decrypt locked files once the user pays a ransom, but in reality, there are no reassurances, because once the money is transferred the victim cannot take it back and we doubt these cybercriminals care what happens to encrypted data. Needless to say, if you do not think the hackers behind Skunk Ransomware can be trusted, we advise you not to risk your money. Instead, try to find copies you could use to replace encrypted files, e.g., some copies might be available through user’s cloud storage, social media accounts, removable media devices, etc. Just before attempting to recover any files it is vital to secure the system and erase the malware. To do so, get a legitimate antimalware tool you like or use the instructions available below. Read more »

Researchers have recently detected a ransomware infection Satyr Ransomware that was not in their database, but an in-depth analysis revealed that it is not entirely a new threat. It turned out that it is a new version of Spartacus Ransomware. It is as dangerous as the original infection, so, believe us, it would not be fun to encounter it. Our malware researchers say that it is one of those malicious applications that mercilessly encrypt files on those computers they manage to infiltrate. Ransomware-type infections act like this not without reason. Cyber criminals behind them program those ransomware infections to lock files so that they could obtain money from users easier. Satyr Ransomware is no exception. It will also demand money from you after encrypting your pictures, documents, music, videos, and other files it finds on your computer, but you should not send cyber criminals a cent because there are no guarantees that you will be given the decryption tool. To make sure that users cannot get their files back using alternative data recovery methods, Satyr Ransomware executes a command (cmd.exe", "/c vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet) that deletes Shadow Volume Copies of these affected files, but you can still recover all those files from a backup. You need to delete the ransomware infection first. It opens a window that cannot be moved, but we are sure you will successfully delete this infection manually if you read this report first and then use instructions prepared by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com. Read more »