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Kuntzware ransomware is a computer infection, the goal of which is to encrypt your files and deceive you into submitting a certain sum of money if the infection itself was completed. Fortunately to all those users who have the Kuntzware ransomware infection on their PCs, this piece of malware fails to operate as a typical ransomware infection once it gets on the computer. Nevertheless, the Kuntzware ransomware should be removed as soon as possible. Moreover, it is worth considering paying more attention to your online security, since the fact that the Kuntzware ransomware has managed to access your device implies that your device needs protection against various types of Internet threats. Read more »

Freshdesk Ransomware is a newly discovered ransomware-type application that is hell-bent on extracting money from you. For this purpose, it was configured to encrypt your files and then demand that you pay a ransom for a decryption tool. The problem is that its creators may not keep their word, so you should not trust them because, in addition to losing your files, you will also suffer a financial loss. This program guarantees a free decryption of one file to convince you that the cyber crooks can actually decrypt all of your files. How that works in real life, however, is not known. Therefore, we advocate for removing this program. Read more »

PSCrypt Ransomware can cause huge devastation on your system if it infiltrates your computer. This severe threat can encrypt most of your personal files and offer you a decryptor for a certain amount of money. It is obvious from the ransom note that this malicious program mostly targets Ukrainian computer users. But we have also found that Russian and Dutch users could be targeted as well. In any case, if you find out that this dangerous program has attacked you, it is important to accept the fact that you may lose all your files if you do not have a backup copy somewhere. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm that there is a free tool on the web as of yet but it can show up anytime soon when malware specialists find a way to crack this beast. But you should not wait at all if you want to restore the security of your PC. We highly recommend that you remove PSCrypt Ransomware right now. Read more »

If you are not careful, it is very easy to let Exte Ransomware in. This dangerous infection was created to encrypt your files, and it can do that in a silent manner, without your notice. Once the files are encrypted, they become completely unrecognizable as their names are replaced by strings of random letters and numbers. Hopefully, that does not stop you from figuring out which files were encrypted. It is safe to say that the ransom will go after your photos, personal documents, media files, and similar data because it is more valuable than replaceable system files. The goal is to make you feel hopeless and then follow the demands that are represented via a TXT file called “_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT”. If you follow these instructions, you might be left without your money and, unfortunately, your files as well. Though you might be promised a decryptor in return of a ransom, cyber criminals are unlikely to keep their end of the deal. So, should you follow the demands or should you delete Exte Ransomware and count your losses? Anti-Spyware-101.com research team suggests there might be one other scenario. Read more »

Our researchers have found a new ransomware called Oxar Ransomware. This malicious application is based on the Hidden-Tear project and is set to encrypt your files and then demand that you pay a ransom for a decryption tool/key to get them back. In short, its developers use it to extort money from you, and your files act as leverage. This program targets many file types, so many of your valuable files can become encrypted and remain that way indefinitely. Nevertheless, you may want to remove this program instead of complying with its demands because there is no guarantee that you will get the decryption tool/key once you have paid. Read more »

Petya+ Ransomware is a malicious threat that only pretends to be a file-encrypting application. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have tested the malware, and they did not notice it encrypting even a single file. Therefore, if you encounter this threat, we urge you to pay no attention to its displayed warning since it tells only lies. As soon as you unlock the screen, you should see it for yourself that none of the files on the infected device were damaged. We invite you to continue reading our report if you wish to find out how this malicious application works. Also, further in the text, we will explain how to get rid of Petya+ Ransomware’s displayed warning message and how to remove the infection itself. Users who need detailed deletion instructions should have a look at the steps we placed at the end of the text too. Read more »