Anti-spyware 101

Omerta Ransomware is, without a doubt, the one that has locked files on your computer if you can locate a new .[XAVAX@PM.ME].omerta extension appended to those files you find impossible to open, because this filename extension is one of its distinctive features. It has not been developed for the purpose of making users annoyed. Instead, it is used to obtain money from users. Do not send money to malicious software developers by any means because they will use your money to develop more threats that you yourself might encounter in the future. Also, even though Omerta Ransomware promises to decrypt users’ files right after the money is received, there are no guarantees that it will be given to you, so, in our opinion, it would be smarter to restore files from a backup rather than pay money for the decryption tool that might not be even sent to you. Make sure you remove the ransomware infection first before you go to restore your encrypted data. It is not sophisticated malware, and it even deletes itself automatically once it is done with users’ personal files, but you will still need to remove two components associated with it (its Value and its ransom note) from your system. Additionally, you will have to change your Wallpaper because the ransomware infection will set its image with an email address. Read more »

Scarab-Danger Ransomware belongs to Scarab Ransomware family. It is a threat that enciphers targeted files located on the infected computer and then displays a note saying the user has to pay a ransom if he wishes to get his data back. As you see recovering it on your own could be impossible if you do not have any backup copies. Nonetheless, we do not think it would be wise to pay these cybercriminals. It is entirely possible they may not bother to help even if they promise to do so once you send the requested sum. Therefore, to victims who are not prepared to risk losing their money for recovery of their data that might never happen, we can only suggest removing Scarab-Danger Ransomware. If you think it is the best option as well, we encourage you to have a closer look at the deletion instructions located below, but if you have not yet decided what to do, it could be a good idea to read the rest of this text and learn more about the malware in question. Read more »

Kingouroboros Ransomware might be a new version of a dangerous file-encrypting threat called CryptoWire Ransomware. Our researchers tell they noticed a lot of similarities in the malicious applications’ codes and their working manner. Of course, we will explain how the new infection works further in the text, so if you came here to learn all about this malware, you should read our full article. As usual, we do not advise contacting it’s developers or sending them money, even if their offered decryption tools could be the only way to get your data back. Keep it in mind, the hackers who created Kingouroboros Ransomware might have the needed decryption tools, but it does not mean they will be willing to provide them once you pay the ransom. In other words, for users who do not want to risk losing their money in vain, we advise deleting the malicious application. To remove it manually you could follow the instructions located below, and if you prefer automatic features, you could employ a legitimate antimalware tool instead. Read more »

CyberSCCP Cryptor Ransomware is an infection that was built to push you into communicating with cyber criminals and paying a ransom for a decryptor that would, allegedly, save your personal files. The infection is most likely to spread using spam emails with a misleading message that is meant to trick you into opening a corrupted file attachment or link. Note that both messages and the email addresses via which they are sent can be extremely misguiding, and you need to be careful. For example, if it appears that you have been sent a legitimate message from a postal service, you need to think if you are expecting a package. If you are not careful enough, you could execute the infection without even realizing it. Once executed, it can perform in a malicious way, and it was found that it can indeed encrypt your personal files. In this situation, you might be focusing on the decryption of your files, but we suggest redirecting your focus to the removal of CyberSCCP Cryptor Ransomware. You can learn all about that by reading this report prepared by Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers. Read more »

Kwaaklocked Ransomware is not yet fully developed, but it seems it could be another malicious file-encrypting application based on an open source ransomware program known as Hidden Tear. Most of them were created the year the original Hidden Tear’s sample was uploaded (2015), but apparently, there are still some hackers who keep using this code to generate more infections. Further, in the text, we will discuss the threat’s possible distribution channels and explain what to expect if it enters your system. Of course, you will find tips on how to avoid malicious applications like Kwaaklocked Ransomware as well as how to get rid of this malware manually. However, we would like to stress that since the infection is still in the process of being developed it might change and it is difficult to say how accurate the instructions at the end of this article can be. Therefore, if you encounter this threat, it might be best to use a legitimate antimalware tool instead. Read more »

If you do not want to put your personal files at risk, Donut Ransomware is an infection you need to keep away from your operating system. Any careless click could let this malware in, which is why you need to be most cautious. For example, you should forget about interacting with spam emails. If you are not smart about it, you could let in all kinds of malware, including other well-known file-encrypting threats, such as Danger Ransomware, Scarab-Leen Ransomware, Autismlocker Ransomware, or BansomQare Manna Ransomware. If you are interested, all of these – and many others – infections have been reviewed by our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team. Once the infection slithers in silently, it immediately scans your operating system and encrypts files. Although the threat evades all system files, as well as some specific files (“autorun.inf,” “boot.ini,” “bootsect.bak,” “desktop.ini,” “iconcache.db,” “ntuser.dat,” “ntuser.dat.log,” and “thumbs.db”) regardless of their location, it does not ignore what we call “personal files.” You can save them only if you delete Donut Ransomware in time, and, unfortunately, it is most likely that you have found this removal guide because your personal files got encrypted already. Read more »