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JS.Crypto Ransomware is most probably the worst thing that can happen to you right now. According to our malware specialists at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this is a very serious Trojan malware infection that attacks your computer stealthily, i.e., without your knowledge, and encrypt your most precious and most important files in a short time. Before you know it, all your pictures, videos, documents, and even databases will become unusable, and all you will realize will be a scary lock screen, or, in other words, a ransom note. This is a new and rather unique Trojan ransomware as it was entirely programmed in Javascript, HTML, and CSS; first time since ransomware infections have been around. Research shows that so far there have only been attacks on Windows operating systems, but our researchers confirmed that it can change in the future because of the capabilities of this JavaScript-based ransomware. Read more »

Not only is CryptoJoker Ransomware a dangerous malware infection, but it may also be your biggest nightmare. This Trojan infection poses as a PDF file and that is how it infiltrates your computer. If it enters your operating system, you are practically doomed. You will not be able to stop this crypto “express,” and you will only notice its presence when it shocks you with its pop-up window that contains the ransom note and instructions as to how to regain your files. This malicious program can encrypt all your personal files, including images, documents, and databases as well. Once it has accomplished its destructive mission, you will have only one choice to ever see or use your files again: If you transfer the ransom fee. However, we do not advise you to do so because you cannot be sure that even if you pay the usually couple of hundreds of dollars, you will really get a decryption key and a decoder. Read more »

Radamant Ransomware is a very malicious program. It is a kind of Trojan that belongs to the subcategory of ransomware. Therefore, removing this infection is crucial for the security of your system. Like most ransomware-type infections, this particular program has the ability to encrypt various file types and demand that you pay a ransom fee in return for the necessary decryption tool. However we urge you not to fall into the trap of cyber criminals and do not pay the ransom fee, since not can your files get irreversibly damaged, but you might also experience a financial loss. Nevertheless, the good news is that you can remove this ransomware and possibly decrypt the encrypted files using a third-party tool. In this article, however, we are going to provide you with information on how this application works and discuss various methods of getting rid of it. Read more »