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A malicious file-encrypting infection called L0cked Ransomware was discovered recently. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has investigated it, and it appears that the threat has not been fully completed yet. Of course, it is also a possibility that it is a failed attempt at creating a fully functional file encryptor. Our research has revealed that the current version of the infection does not corrupt files; however, the threat can introduce victims to the demands anyway. Without a doubt, following them is not advised under any circumstances, and even if the malicious ransomware ends up encrypting every single personal file on your computer, following the instructions and paying the ransom is a terrible idea. Why? That is because the cyber criminals behind this infection have one thing on their mind, and that is your money. They can promise you anything just to get the money, and, unfortunately, they are unlikely to keep their promises once they do get it. In this report, we discuss the removal L0cked Ransomware, as well as ways to protect personal data and the operating system against malware in the future. Read more »

With everyone being obsessed about the cryptocurrency nowadays, there are also many third-party applications out there designed to help people get the digital money. Miltipool Miner is one of those programs, and the reality is that it is a computer infection. The program is actually a mining program that makes use of a computer’s resources to “mine” cryptocurrency for its developers. If users fail to remove Miltipool Miner from their systems, they might eventually end up with extremely sluggish computers that cannot do anything at all. Therefore, the sooner you get rid of these types of threats, the better. Read more »

H34rtbl33d Ransomware is not a program that you want to find up and running on your operating system. If you ever discover this application active on your operating system, you must do everything in your power to remove it once and for all. Doing so is critical because this application is designed to encrypt massive quantities of data without any notification or authorization. As you can imagine, having a program capable of such functionality could lead to devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. In our article, we provide further information about the intricate inner workings of this malicious application. Also, we include a few virtual security recommendations that will help you maintain a clean and safe operating system at all times. Bellow, you will also find a comprehensive removal guide, which you should use to delete H34rtbl33d Ransomware without encountering any major problems. Read more »

Ladon Ransomware is a malware that marks its enciphered files with .ladon extension (e.g., panda.jpg.ladon). Provided your data have this specific extension, and you are seeing ransom notes asking you to pay for decryption tools, we strongly recommend reading the rest of this article. Further, in the report, we will discuss the malicious programs working manner, its distribution methods, risks of paying the ransom, how to restore files without the decryption tool, and other vital details. Moreover, at the end of this text, we will add instructions prepared by our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com. They will show how you could eliminate Ladon Ransomware manually by deleting files belonging to it. Users who have more questions about removal or the threat itself can leave us comments below the article tool. Read more »