Anti-spyware 101

You do NOT want to let in BURAN Ransomware because this devious file-encryptor can destroy all of your personal files. In fact, it is set to destroy every single file that is not a .buran, .cmd, .com, .cpl, .dll, .exe, .log, .msp, .msc, .pif, .scr, or .sys file. Although the infection does not remove or steal files, it encrypts them, which means that the data is scrambled and so the files become unreadable. In theory, a decryptor should exist along with the encryptor, but even if the developer of the infection has it, who can say whether or not they would hand it to the victims. That being said, that is exactly what the attackers are promising, and they are demanding money in return. One version of the infection demanded a ransom of $100 to be paid in Bitcoin, but there are many different versions, and so the sum of the ransom could change as well. What does not change is the fact that this infection must be erased. Do you know how to delete BURAN Ransomware? Continue reading to find out. Read more »

Gelup is another Trojan like FlowerPippi that targets victims from Japan, Argentina, and the Philippines. The threat might put a user’s privacy at risk as it may gather various private and sensitive information. Also, our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com believe the malware could be able to download more malicious data once it enters a system. Thus, it is safe to say, the Trojan should be eliminated as fast as possible. To get rid of it manually we invite you to use our deletion guide located at the end of this report. You can also pick a legitimate antimalware tool if you prefer erasing Gelup with automatic features. Should you have more questions about this malicious application, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below. Read more »

Php Ransomware could cause a lot of trouble to those who receive it as the malicious application was programmed to encipher user data with a secure encryption algorithm. Because of this, files locked by the malware cannot be launched. Of course, it is likely the hackers behind this threat may offer decryption tools, but we have no doubt they would ask to pay a ransom in return. The problem with such deals is that there are no reassurances the cybercriminals will hold on to their end of the agreement. It means it is possible you could end up wasting your money for nothing, and if it is not something you want to risk experiencing, we advise removing Php Ransomware from your system. To get rid of it manually, users could follow the deletion steps available below. On the other hand, if the process looks complicated, it might be easier to employ a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »

TROLL Ransomware could ruin all your photos, documents, and other files that could be of value to you if your computer gets infected with it. To learn how this could happen, we encourage you to read the rest of our article. Another thing we would like to explain from the start is that the malicious application uses a secure encryption algorithm to lock victims' data. It means affected files become encrypted and they can be decrypted with the right decryption tools. The bad news is that the malware’s developers could be the only ones who may have such tools, and they do not want to provide them free of charge. In other words, they expect you to pay a ransom and, sadly, doing so could be risky as there are no guarantees the hackers will hold on to their end of the bargain. Removing TROLL Ransomware will not decrypt your files either, but it is vital to do so if you want your system to be clean and secure. You can get rid of it with the instructions available below or with a legitimate antimalware tool. Read more »

Scarab-Skype Ransomware has nothing to do with Skype, and it is not after its users in particular. The only reason why the malicious application has the popular telecommunications program’s title in its name is that it uses a .skype extension to mark all files it encrypts. Such data becomes unusable and to extort money from users who have no backup copies, the malware should show a message saying it is possible to decrypt affected files for a particular price. Needless to say, there are no guarantees when dealing with cybercriminals and doing so is always risky. If you do not want to risk losing your money in vain for data that got encrypted, we advise closing ransom note and erasing Scarab-Skype Ransomware. The instructions available at the end of this article show how to remove this threat manually, although it can be deleted with the help of a legitimate antimalware tool too. To learn more about its removal and the malware’s working manner, we invite you to read our full article. Read more »

Trojan.Pondfull is a generic Trojan infection that can perform quite a few functions on your computer. The main problem with Trojan infections is that users often are not aware of the fact they are infected. Trojans remain hidden in the background, and work silently. Unless they take a lot of system resources, it might take months for you to notice anything. Thus, to remove Trojan.Pondfull as soon as possible, you have to run regular system scans, so you could locate and delete the infection at once. It is also highly probable that there will be more infections on-board, so do yourself a favor and clean your system through and through. Read more »

NOT_OPEN_LOCKER Ransomware is a computer infection that was released quite a while ago. It means that there should already be a public decryption tool available for this intruder. Also, it is very likely that the main server for this infection is down, so there is no use in paying the ransom fee. Not that you should ever do anything like that.

You need to remove NOT_OPEN_LOCKER Ransomware from the infected system, and then make sure that such infections do not enter it again. Aside from investing in a licensed antispyware tool, you should also educate yourself about ransomware distribution patterns. Read more »