Anti-spyware 101

If you are not careful, it is very easy to let Exte Ransomware in. This dangerous infection was created to encrypt your files, and it can do that in a silent manner, without your notice. Once the files are encrypted, they become completely unrecognizable as their names are replaced by strings of random letters and numbers. Hopefully, that does not stop you from figuring out which files were encrypted. It is safe to say that the ransom will go after your photos, personal documents, media files, and similar data because it is more valuable than replaceable system files. The goal is to make you feel hopeless and then follow the demands that are represented via a TXT file called “_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT”. If you follow these instructions, you might be left without your money and, unfortunately, your files as well. Though you might be promised a decryptor in return of a ransom, cyber criminals are unlikely to keep their end of the deal. So, should you follow the demands or should you delete Exte Ransomware and count your losses? Anti-Spyware-101.com research team suggests there might be one other scenario. Read more »

Our researchers have found a new ransomware called Oxar Ransomware. This malicious application is based on the Hidden-Tear project and is set to encrypt your files and then demand that you pay a ransom for a decryption tool/key to get them back. In short, its developers use it to extort money from you, and your files act as leverage. This program targets many file types, so many of your valuable files can become encrypted and remain that way indefinitely. Nevertheless, you may want to remove this program instead of complying with its demands because there is no guarantee that you will get the decryption tool/key once you have paid. Read more »

When Bubble Ransomware manages to slither onto your system, it encrypts your important files, such as your documents, videos, and images. This is normally a devastating loss since most victims lose their files for ever. Paying the demanded ransom fee does not usually help either. On the one hand, you pay money to support cybercrime; on the other hand, there is never any guarantee that you get anything for your money. As a matter of fact, most ransomware cases end with no decryption keys or tools delivered at all. You need to understand that you are dealing with cyber criminals here who could not care less about your files. All they want is your money, nothing else. But the good news is that a free decryptor has already emerged on the web that can help you restore your encrypted files. This time it was a rather quick move from the malware hunter community because this ransomware seems to be far from perfect. In fact, it looks more like an amateur job. In any case, we highly recommend that you remove Bubble Ransomware from your system right away because there is no other way for you to secure your computer and decrypt your files. Read more »

Petya+ Ransomware is a malicious threat that only pretends to be a file-encrypting application. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com have tested the malware, and they did not notice it encrypting even a single file. Therefore, if you encounter this threat, we urge you to pay no attention to its displayed warning since it tells only lies. As soon as you unlock the screen, you should see it for yourself that none of the files on the infected device were damaged. We invite you to continue reading our report if you wish to find out how this malicious application works. Also, further in the text, we will explain how to get rid of Petya+ Ransomware’s displayed warning message and how to remove the infection itself. Users who need detailed deletion instructions should have a look at the steps we placed at the end of the text too. Read more »