Anti-spyware 101

Nuksus Ransomware belongs to STOP Ransomware family. If you have not heard already the decryption tool created by cybersecurity experts no longer work on newer threats from this family. Thus, the only way to restore your files that this infection encrypted could be using your backup data. Moreover, the malware does not even show a ransom note to demand a user to pay for the decryption tool the hackers have. Of course, we would not recommend purchasing it from cybercriminals anyway as such people cannot be trusted. To learn more about this malicious application, we encourage you to keep reading our article. At the end of the text, you can find our removal instructions that show how to erase Nuksus Ransomware manually. If it looks too challenging or you do not want to deal with the threat manually, we advise using a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »

KBK Ransomware might not look like much, but it is a dangerous computer infection, and it will lock up your files, asking you to pay the ransom fee. We always emphasize that users should never succumb to these threats because paying the ransom fee doesn’t guarantee that you will get your files back. Therefore, you should remove KBK Ransomware today, and then look for ways to restore your data. It is easy to achieve if you have a file backup. If you don’t, please do not hesitate to address a professional who could help you find other ways to unlock your files. Read more »

The “.PLAGUE17-{ID}” extension attached to your personal files indicates that Plague17 Ransomware has slithered in and encrypted them. According to our malware research team at Anti-Spyware-101.com, it looks like this infection was created to attack Russian-speaking Windows users, and if you can identify yourself as one, you need to be cautious. It is most important that you secure your operating system before the infection even manages to slither in, as prevention is most important in this situation. So, how are you supposed to prevent malware from slithering in? It is crucial that you install trusted anti-malware software to protect you against invaders. It is also important that you update your operating system and software to ensure that no vulnerability is left unpatched. Finally, it is crucial that you stay away from suspicious downloaders, spam email attachments, links, warnings, etc. If it is too late, remove Plague17 Ransomware, but do not forget to reinstate Windows security afterward. Read more »

Your personal files are doomed if Vesrato Ransomware slithers in. This infection targets Windows operating systems that lack protection, and whose owners are not careful enough. Misleading messages containing corrupted attachments, dangerous bundled downloaders, silently active infections, and unpatched security vulnerabilities could all be exploited to ensure that this malware invades systems. If you are not cautious, it could invade your system too, and it is unlikely that you would notice this threat until it was too late. Although you might have a quick moment in between when the threat attacks and when the encryption of personal files begins, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch it. Instead, it is likely that you will realize that there is malware that requires removal only after your files are encrypted. Can you delete Vesrato Ransomware to restore the files? You definitely need to eliminate the infection, but you cannot recover your files by doing so. Read more »

Ransomware is extremely dangerous because it can cause irreversible damage to your personal files. This is why Silenced Ransomware must be taken seriously. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, this infection was not active at the time of analysis, but that is because it was not fully complete yet. That means that this malicious threat was caught before it was executed, and that is a rare luxury. That gives us all time to prepare, and you need to do your part as well. It is most important that you install all updates that you might have postponed in the past because you want to make sure that no vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers silently. You also need to be more vigilant about spam emails, fake security warnings, and third parties trying to connect to your system remotely. If you are cautious, our hope is that you can evade all ransomware infections. If it is too late, you need to think about removal, and the tips presented in this report should help you delete Silenced Ransomware. Read more »

Nemty Ransomware might not look like much, but it is a dangerous computer infection that will encrypt most of your personal files and hold them hostage. It doesn’t look like the ransomware epidemic will end any time soon, so you need to arm yourself with nerves of steel and fight this infection right now.

You have to keep in mind that there is always a chance you might need to start building your data library anew. Nevertheless, that is no reason to despair. Follow the instructions below this description to remove Nemty Ransomware from your system for good, and then make sure you do not get infected with similar programs again. Read more »

Although remote access Trojans (also known as “RATs”) are rare, they do exist. BlackWorm RAT is one of them, and while it was mostly active in 2014, it has not disappeared from the face of the virtual Earth. Most infamously, this malicious threat was employed by the Syrian Malware Team in what is believed to be state-sponsored attacks. This hacking group aggressively attacked major news websites (e.g., forbes.com) as well as the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) agency. These attacks occurred in 2014. Could they continue? That is a possibility. The hacking group could also have smaller targets and, therefore, be less noticeable. In any case, whether it strikes again or it disappears into the virtual void for good, it is important to know everything there is to know about this malicious infection. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has a few important details to share with you, and we also discuss the removal of BlackWorm RAT. While it is unlikely that you will need to delete this infection, learning about it is crucial. Read more »

Masodas Ransomware is a malicious program that marks the files it encrypts with .masodas extension, e.g., text_file.docx.masodas. The threat enciphers data important to its victims, such as photos or documents to take them as a hostage. To restore files the malware’s victims ought to be asked to pay a ransom. In return, the malicious application’s creators should offer tools for decryption. The bad news is that there are no guarantees they will hold on to their end of the bargain. In other words, you could get scammed, and if you do not want to take any chances, you should not put up with any demands. Users who wish to get rid of Masodas Ransomware should check the instructions available below or employ a legitimate antimalware tool. As for learning more about the malware, we invite you to read the rest of this article. Read more »

Although most file-encryptors act the same, it is important to identify the specific infections that attack you. Dragon Ransomware is the threat we are discussing in this report, and when it encrypts files, it adds the “.locked” extension to their names. This tells us nothing because this extension has been used by FORMA Ransomware, Locked Ransomware, Nog4yH4n Project Ransomware, and several other malicious threats. That being said, the threat introduces itself using the ransom note file, which you are likely to find created next to the encrypted documents, photos, videos, and so on. The name of this file is “#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.txt,” and it was created to help attackers deliver their demands in a clear way. So, what happens after your files are encrypted? That depends on your actions completely, and we have a few tips that might help you navigate this situation. Please continue reading to learn how to delete Dragon Ransomware, how to save your files, and how to secure your operating system in the future. Read more »

Pedro Ransomware is an ordinary ransomware infection tricks users into downloading and installing it. Of course, just because there is nothing special about this application, it doesn’t mean that it is harmless. Quite the opposite – this program can easily encrypt your files and leave you hanging. While no public decryption tool is available at the moment, it is important that you remove Pedro Ransomware from your system as soon as possible. You can find the manual removal guidelines at the bottom of this description. However, if you do not want to delete this infection manually, you can do that by acquiring a powerful security tool. Read more »