Anti-spyware 101

Locked-in Ransomware is yet another malicious program that you should avoid at all costs. If this malware program is ever found up and running on your PC, make sure to conduct its complete removal as soon as possible. Just like any other program that belongs to this devious category, this application can lock your personal files without any authorization. It goes without saying that such functionality should never be tolerated. To understand how this malicious program works and what it is capable of, make sure to read the rest of this reports. Additionally, we provide a few virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Below you will also find a detailed removal guide that will help you delete Locked-in Ransomware in its entirety once and for all. Read more »

Nyan Cat Screenlocker is different from other screen-locking malicious applications because it does not do any damage to user’s data or ask for any payment to be made. Instead, the Trojan should lock the screen and place its warning on top of it. Even though it might look like unlocking the screen is quite impossible users can actually do it themselves manually. If you have a look at the instructions placed below you will find out how to complete this task on your own. Plus, the instructions will show users how to erase the malicious application from their computer. However, if you read the article first, you will also learn how Nyan Cat Screenlocker works and how it might be distributed among computer users. Such details could be useful to know as they may help you avoid other similar threats in the future. Read more »

Cryptorium Ransomware is a new infection that has been categorized as ransomware because it seeks to obtain money from computer users. Unlike older ransomware infections, it does not encrypt the users’ personal data even though the message left for users on the window opened by this threat says that all files are encrypted. Instead of encrypting users’ files stored on the computer, Cryptorium Ransomware changes their extensions. It means that files could not be opened unless their extensions are fixed, for example, vlc.png has to be changed to vlc.exe. Unfortunately, there are a number of users who believe that their files have been encrypted and decide to purchase a key (GBO KEY) to decrypt their files. At the time of writing, users cannot buy this key from cyber criminals because it is said that “all servers are down at the moment.” Because of this, it might be very true that this version of Cryptorium Ransomware is still in development and should not be actively spread. Of course, the situation might quickly change in the future, so when you read this article, this infection might already be very popular. Go to delete it ASAP! Read more »

Loveserver Ransomware is a malicious application created to extort money from users, but it may not necessarily encrypt user’s private data like other similar threats. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com could not find a working sample to test this malicious application properly, but from what they have learned it looks like the malware might lock data by placing it in a password-protected folder. Therefore, the infection’s creators may demand you to pay a ransom for a password instead of decryption tools. We would advise you to consider this possibility with extra care because there is a chance you may lose the transferred money in vain. The malware’s creators might tell you otherwise, but in reality, there are no guarantees you will get the password, and if you do not wish to risk your savings we advise removing Loveserver Ransomware with the instructions placed below. Read more »