Anti-spyware 101

When Acroware Cryptolocker Ransomware invades the operating system it immediately launches a window that locks the screen, which automatically prevents the users from accessing their operating system and the files within. The lock-down is created to make it impossible to confirm whether or not files were encrypted, and that is meant to push victims into following the demands to pay a ransom. Although there are some real file-encryptors that corrupt files and lock the screens, this cryptolocker is not one of them. According to our researchers, the infection does not encrypt a single file, which is why you should delete it without any hesitation. Do you know how to remove Acroware Cryptolocker Ransomware? If you continue reading, you will learn how to handle this threat. Just remember that it is not the first or the last infection that might come your way. If you do not want to face more serious threats or have to deal with deleting them, you want to make sure your operating system is guarded. Read more »

One careless action can help CryptoNar Ransomware enter your operating system, and that is why you want to be cautious at all times. Do NOT open spam email attachments even if they appear to be sent from someone you know. Do NOT click on random links and advertisements that come your way. Most important, do NOT download files or software that you are not familiar with. You want to do research before installing anything new. Unfortunately, there are many malicious threats spreading around, and so you want to make sure that you take appropriate security measures so that you would not need to worry about the removal of malware in the first place. Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts recommend implementing anti-malware software and backing up files on a chosen cloud. You should keep these recommendations in mind even if the only thing you want to focus on right now is deleting CryptoNar Ransomware. If that is what you are worried about right now, please continue reading. Read more »

Kraken Cryptor Ransomware might ruin a lot of user’s personal files if it manages to sneak in. The malicious application damages its victims’ data by encrypting it with a robust cryptosystem. It means the files that get enciphered become useless without particular decryption tools. Since the threat is a tool for money extortion, it should show a warning message or a ransom note suggesting the user makes a payment to receive the needed decryption tools. What it is important to realize is that you cannot hope for guarantees or refunds when dealing with cybercriminals, which means by paying the ransom you would be gambling with your money. If you do not want to risk being tricked, we think it would be wiser to get rid of Kraken Cryptor Ransomware. To learn how to remove it manually, you could use the instructions available below, and if you wish to find out more details about the threat first, you should read the rest of the text first. Read more »

Princess Evolution Ransomware is a new threat promoted on underground forums as RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service). In other words, anyone interested can join cyber criminals and start distributing this malicious application in exchange for 60% of all the payments received. This may sound like a tempting offer, so we bet the ransomware developer will find some “business partners”. As a consequence, it has a potential of becoming a prevalent threat. Anyone can encounter ransomware no matter where they live. Of course, malware usually affects those computers that are unprotected, i.e. with no security software installed on them. We hope that you will not fall victim to Princess Evolution Ransomware, but if it is too late for prevention, i.e. the ransomware infection has already locked almost all files on your computer, its complete removal is what you should do in the first place. Once the infection is removed from the system fully, you could think about the decryption of files. Sending money to malicious software developers is not what we have in mind here. Read more »

Your operating system must be protected at all times because a single security backdoor can be used to infiltrate malware. Scarab-Glutton Ransomware is a serious infection that can invade your operating system with the help of misleading spam emails, and if you are more gullible than other users, you could be tricked into executing the malicious infection yourself. If you download files or software and they do not open or work the way you expect them to, remove them immediately because you do not want to take the risk of ignoring malware. If you are not sure, quickly scan your system using a reliable malware scanner. Do not use just any scanner because there are plenty of fake ones. If you waste time or ignore suspicious files, you might soon find your personal files encrypted. Our research team warns that once your files are encrypted, it is not possible to recover them. All in all, whether or not your files are encrypted, you need to delete Scarab-Glutton Ransomware, and this article should help you. Read more »

KOK8 Ransomware is a threat that changes the computer’s background picture, encrypts all private data of its user, and then shows a message asking to email the hackers who created it to receive decryption tools. Given ransomware applications are tools for extorting victims we have no doubt the reply from the cybercriminals should ask for a ransom. What you should realize is dealing with these people could be hazardous as there are no reassurances they will not scam you. Thus, if you do not like the idea, you would have to pay for tools you may never receive we would advise ignoring the malware’s ransom note. Leaving the threat could be still dangerous, so we highly recommend removing KOK8 Ransomware. To make the task easier, we have prepared manual deletion instructions located at the end of this article. Read more »

At the moment, TotalWipeOut Ransomware cannot wipe out your personal files, but it is built as a file-encryptor, and so it would be a mistake to underestimate this infection. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has recently obtained a sample of this malware, and it was tested in our internal lab. The conclusion: It is not a threat yet, but it could be upgraded to attack Windows systems and encrypt files. This is why we must discuss this threat and, of course, its removal. If you do not know what to think about this infection, and you have no idea how to get rid of it, you should keep reading this report. We show how to delete TotalWipeOut Ransomware from the operating system, and we provide you with tips that should help you keep malicious infections away in the future. Don’t forget that while you might be most interested in eliminating the ransomware at this point, it is crucial that you take into account that securing your operating system is the most important task. Read more »

It would be a lie if we told you that Scarab-Good Ransomware is a brand new malicious application because it is surely not. Research has clearly shown that this malicious application is a new Scarab Ransomware version. Just like all the previous versions of this threat, it mercilessly encrypts files on users’ computers. We are sure this will not go unnoticed. You will find out soon after its successful entrance that you can no longer access almost all files you consider valuable, including your documents, music, and pictures. Scarab-Good Ransomware is one of those nasty infections that try to obtain money by any means, so do not expect to unlock your files by erasing this infection from your system. Your files will stay encrypted even if you fully erase this ransomware infection. Unfortunately, it might be impossible to decrypt files locked by this threat – they are all encrypted using a strong encryption algorithm. Usually, ransomware infections use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)  to lock data on affected computers, which is definitely one of the strongest encryption algorithms available, so cracking it might be quite a problem. Usually, the only option victims have is the retrieval of files from a backup. If you have not backed up your files once in your life, those encrypted files might stay locked forever because it is not very likely that free decryption software that could help you will be developed anytime soon. Read more »