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VIRUS Ransomware is a threat that encrypts files and displays a ransom note. Meaning, the malicious application was created for money extortion. If you do not want to fund cybercriminals, you could use your backup copies (e.g., files on cloud storage or removable media devices) to get your data back. The malicious application's ransom note may suggest purchasing decryption tools by contacting the threat’s creators and paying a ransom. Of course, doing so would be risky as hackers are not people that you can trust. This is why we always advise not to pay ransom for victims who fear being tricked. However, before deciding anything, we recommend learning more about this malicious application by reading our full article. Also, if you need guidance while erasing it, you should have a look at our deletion instructions available below this article too. Read more »

Cyborg Ransomware is a threat that encrypts your files and changes your Desktop picture. Files that become encrypted become unusable as your system should no longer recognize them. The worst part is that while decryption tools might exist, it might be impossible to get them. The only good news is that the malicious application seems to be targeting files located in specific directories only, which means it might not encrypt all of your data found on your computer. If you keep reading our article, you can learn more about this malware. Also, we advise checking our removal instructions available at the end of the text. They can help you remove Cyborg Ransomware manually if you feel up to such a task. Should you need more assistance or have questions about the malicious application, do not hesitate to use our comments section. Read more »

JesusCrypt Ransomware is a new ransomware infection that is still under development. It means that a new version of this application might be released soon enough. However, now we have to focus on this exact version. Luckily, it is not that complicated to remove JesusCrypt Ransomware from your system, but it might not be that easy to restore the encrypted files. It is possible that you will have to start assembling your data library anew, but that shouldn’t discourage. When you need to remove ransomware, you just remove it. Read more »

Decrypme Ransomware goes after the most sensitive part of your operating system – your personal files. Whether it is a wedding video, a work document, or a childhood photo, this malicious infection can grab the file and change its data to render it unreadable. The ransomware does not encrypt files with .decryptme, .dll, .encrypted, .exe, .ini, .lnk, .rdp, and .sys extensions, but these extensions do not really represent personal files, and the infection is not interested in those. In fact, it specifically avoids system files by circumventing all folders that are found in certain locations. These locations are \AppData, \Application Data, \intel, \nvidia, \Program Files, \Users\All Users, \Windows, allusersprofile, programdata, programfiles(x86), systemdrive, userprofile, and windir. If the infection encrypted system files, it would be much easier to resolve the problem, but personal files cannot be replaced, unless backups exist. If backups exist, you have nothing to worry besides deleting Decrypme Ransomware. Read more »

Messages on your screen that mention the starter@cumallover.me email address might mean your system got infected with Start Ransomware. What you ought to know about this malicious application is that it can encrypt various files with a robust encryption algorithm like AES or RSA. At the end of the encryption process, it ought to show the mentioned message that urges to contact the threat's creators to learn how to purchase a decryptor. Meaning, if you see the malware’s ransom note, it is likely your photos, videos, and other personal files have been already encrypted. In such a case, we advise not to panic but to read our full report to get to know this threat better. At the end of this article, you can find our deletion instructions that may help you get rid of Start Ransomware manually. Read more »

Your operating system is never 100% secure, and if you do not pay attention to the vulnerabilities within, Kiss Ransomware is one of the many infections that could slither in. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, this malware might be introduced to you via emails and bundled downloaders, and if you are tricked into executing these emails or downloaders without reliable protection to guard you, the threat can slither in without your notice. Ultimately, you need the combination of reliable protection and caution to keep malware away. If the system is not guarded, and you are not careful, it is much easier for cybercriminals to drop infections onto your computer. After successful infiltration, the devious ransomware is set to encrypt personal files, and since it does that silently, you are unlikely to notice it until cybercriminals want you to notice it. Of course, at that point, salvaging your personal files is not possible. Even if you do not find a solution that would help you restore files, there is one thing you can do, and that is to delete Kiss Ransomware. Read more »

Ccryptor Ransomware is a generic ransomware infection that can block you from accessing your files. It also seems that this program hasn’t been fully developed because it doesn’t drop any ransom note. Technically, it should do so, but some versions might not come fully equipped so to speak.

Therefore, the idea to communicate with these criminals shouldn’t even cross your mind. You have to focus on removing Ccryptor Ransomware from your computer right now. When you are done with it, please invest in a powerful security application that will safeguard your system against similar threats. Read more »

Wiki Ransomware is a threat that shows a message that mentions the following email address: bitlocker@foxmail.com. The address belongs to cybercriminals behind this malware who want to be contacted for payment information. As you see, the hackers claim to have a decryptor that can decipher files affected by this malicious application, and they expect users to put up with their demands if they want to receive such a tool. Sadly, even if you do as told, there are still no reassurances that you will get what is promised. Cybercriminals are not trustworthy people, and so all of their proposals should be considered carefully. To learn more about this threat, we encourage you to read the rest of this article. Also, we advise removing Wiki Ransomware if you want your system to be malware-free or do not wish to risk new data getting encrypted. You can find out more about the malware’s deletion from our article and the instructions available at the end of it. Read more »

Leto Ransomware is a malicious program from the vicious Stop Ransomware family of file-encrypting threats. Consequently, the malware works the same as other infections from this family. The only difference is that some of the details provided in its ransom note are different from the ones seen in the notes displayed by its clones. Also, this threat marks its encrypted files with the .leto extension. In this article, we discuss the malware’s working manner in detail as well as mention the differences in its displayed note. If you received this malware or simply wish to learn more about it, we encourage you to read the rest of our article. The instructions available at the end of it are for the malware’s victims who may want to try to erase Leto Ransomware manually. If you do not think you are up for such a task, we highly recommend employing a legitimate antimalware tool that could clean your system properly. Read more »