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Savepanda@india.com Ransomware

Savepanda@india.com Ransomware

Savepanda@india.com Ransomware is an infection and a terrible one at that. Even if you remove it from your operating system successfully, it will leave your personal files paralyzed. This threat uses the RSA-2048 encryption key to encrypt your files, and data within them is jumbled up to make them unreadable. To decipher the files, you need a decryption key that should be created along with the encryption key. Obviously, it would make no sense for cyber criminals to share this key for nothing in return. Instead, they demand payment, a ransom, and paying it is extremely risky. As our researchers here at Anti-spyware-101.com found out, the threat is practically unbeatable, and users either say goodbye to their files or they follow the demands and pay the ransom. Well, there is one big issue with the payment, and you can read more about this in our report. We also discuss deleting Savepanda@india.com Ransomware. Read more »

Fantom Ransomware

Fantom Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malicious software whose purpose is to extract money from its victims. There are several types of ransomware, but, in this article, we will discuss Fantom Ransomware which is set to encrypt your files. Removing it is a must if you want to ensure your computer’s security. It is configured to demand that you pay a ransom to get the key needed to decrypt your files, but there is no guarantee that you will get it and that is something you ought to consider. Moreover, the sum of money the developers "ask" you to pay is unknown until you contact them via email. If they happen to be greedy, then your files may not be worth the money. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

Serpico Ransomware

Serpico Ransomware

Serpico Ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts data and lets its victims know about it by playing a record in which a computer generated voice is reading the ransom note. Unfortunately, the text is not in English, so you may be unable to understand it. It says that you have to pay 50 euros to get a decryptor. Instead of giving the instructions on how to transfer the money, the infection’s developers demand users to email them. However, putting up with their demands could be a bad idea since there are no assurances that Serpico Ransomware’s will deliver the promised tool. Luckily, there is no need to make any rash decisions. Therefore, you should read more about the malware first and then if you decide to erase it, have a look at the removal instructions below. Read more »

Malevich Ransomware

Malevich Ransomware

Malevich Ransomware is named this way because the malicious program changes user’s Desktop wallpaper with an image that contains the word “Malevich.” This picture should appear after the malware finishes encrypting user’s personal and program data. Besides, the new wallpaper, the user should also notice a text document created after the encryption. It is a ransom note left by the cyber criminals who developed the malware. Instead of giving detailed instructions, Malevich Ransomware’s creators want to be contacted via email. Thus, it is hard to tell what the price could be, as it might be different for each user or all the same to everyone. However, what we do know is that paying the ransom could be risky. As you continue reading the article, we will provide you with more information and most importantly we will place step by step deletion instructions below the article. Read more »

Sitaram108 Ransomware

Sitaram108 Ransomware

Sitaram108 Ransomware is a computer threat targeted at users’ personal files. Once it is inside the computer, it scans it and then locks all the valuable files it manages to find. According to specialists who have carried out research, Sitaram108 Ransomware locks such files as pictures, documents, music, and even third-party applications. You will quickly notice that you cannot access them. On top of that, they will have the new filename extension, e.g. id.-(unique ID).{sitaram108@india.com}.xtbl or .id-(unique ID).{sitaram108@aol.com}.xtbl. Cyber criminals expect that many users will contact them and then pay the required amount of money for the decryption tool. We understand that you need your files back badly; however, we do not recommend transferring money to cyber criminals because you have no guarantees that you will receive the key or software to decrypt those files. Even though Sitaram108 Ransomware is based on the CrySiS Ransomware, and it is said that it is basically impossible to decrypt those files it touches, you should still download the free tool from the web to try to unlock files. If you find the free software useless, we suggest that you keep those encrypted files because specialists might develop the free tool in the future. Of course, it does not mean that you do not need to remove Sitaram108 Ransomware from your computer. Read more »

Topsecuritytabsearch.com

Topsecuritytabsearch.com

You may be given the impression that Topsecuritytabsearch.com is a legitimate lesser-known search engine, but you would be mistaken. In reality, it is a browser hijacker, a type of malware that you ought to remove as soon as possible. First, it hijacks the browser settings and changes the homepage address, and, second, forces you to view various promotional links of unverifiable legitimacy. Also, it configured to collect information about you personalize the advertising campaign. Evidently, this search engine is bad news and might cause you a lot of trouble. To learn more about it, please continue reading. Read more »

GruzinRussian@aol.com Ransomware

GruzinRussian@aol.com Ransomware

Malicious software is very prevalent these days. It can enter any computer with an Internet connection. GruzinRussian@aol.com Ransomware is one of the newest and most disturbing threats spreading through the web these days. Users can encounter it no matter where they live. It is clear that GruzinRussian@aol.com Ransomware, like other ransomware infections, including Redshitline Ransomware and Vegclass@aol.com Ransomware is targeted at users’ personal files. People who encounter this threat immediately notice that they cannot access any of their files because they are all encrypted. It has been found that GruzinRussian@aol.com Ransomware not only encrypts personal files, i.e. music, documents, and pictures, but also locks third-party applications. The threat uses the RSA-2048 encryption key to lock those files, so you cannot do much about that. Actually, you have only two options: pay money to cyber criminals for the decryptor or use free software. Read more »

Veracrypt Ransomware

Veracrypt Ransomware

Veracrypt Ransomware is a harmful application that was created to encrypt user’s data and later extort money for the decryption tools. It can lock your personal files such as photographs, documents, or videos. Plus, the malware might also encrypt third-party software. It means that all programs, which do not belong to Microsoft should stop working. Unfortunately, deleting Veracrypt Ransomware will not undo the damage that is already made. Still, keeping a malicious program on the system is not a good idea, so naturally, we advise you to get rid of it as soon as possible. If you want to try to remove it manually, you should slide below and check the instructions prepared by our researchers. Nonetheless, if the process seems a little complicated, users could use an antimalware tool to erase the malicious application. Read more »

Grand_car@aol.com Ransomware

Grand_car@aol.com Ransomware

Grand_car@aol.com Ransomware will severely affect your computer by encrypting your files. That is the main weapon of ransomware programs, and they use it quite well. Thus, quite a few individual and corporate victims of this and other similar infections often fall into despair and end up spending a lot of money in hopes of restoring their files. Computer security experts always encourage users to refrain from paying the ransom because that does not guarantee the problem will be solved. What you really have to do is remove Grand_car@aol.com Ransomware from the infected system, and then look for other ways to decrypt your files. Read more »

Radxlove7@india.com Ransomware

Radxlove7@india.com Ransomware

The name of the Radxlove7@india.com Ransomware is directly linked to the demands of the cyber criminals who have created it. This ransomware was designed to encrypt your keys, and, when it does that, it introduces its victims to a TXT file that orders them to contact radxlove7@india.com or radix.love@aol.com. The latter email address is represented as an alternative one in those cases when users do not get a response by emailing the first one, but they both serve the same purpose. If you contact cyber crooks, they are likely to respond shortly with additional instructions pushing you to pay a ransom. The fee for the decryption of your files might be very big, and that is not the only reason why paying it is not what Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers recommend. If you are completely confused about this infection, and you do not know how to remove Radxlove7@india.com Ransomware, you should keep reading. Read more »