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Kuntzware ransomware is a computer infection, the goal of which is to encrypt your files and deceive you into submitting a certain sum of money if the infection itself was completed. Fortunately to all those users who have the Kuntzware ransomware infection on their PCs, this piece of malware fails to operate as a typical ransomware infection once it gets on the computer. Nevertheless, the Kuntzware ransomware should be removed as soon as possible. Moreover, it is worth considering paying more attention to your online security, since the fact that the Kuntzware ransomware has managed to access your device implies that your device needs protection against various types of Internet threats. Read more »

If you are interested in deleting Mr403Forbidden Ransomware, the chances are that your operating system was infected with this malicious threat. Once it is in, it surreptitiously encrypts all kinds of files before it introduces you to a ransom note. While many ransomware infections use text files, background images, and screen-locking windows to display information, this threat uses a simple window that can be closed at any point. At the top of the window, you find the “File Anda Terkunci!!!” warning, which is Indonesian for “your file is locked.” Were you introduced to this suspicious message? If you were, the first thing we recommend doing is checking if your files were encrypted. When Anti-Spyware-101.com research team was analyzing this threat, it was not functioning properly – most likely due to the C&C server being down – and so we could not analyze the encryption. Hence, we are yet to confirm that this infection encrypts files. Overall, if it does, you need to be very mindful of what you do before you remove the malicious Mr403Forbidden Ransomware from your operating system. Read more »

BrainLag Ransomware is one of the newest HiddenTear-based ransomware infections. Our malware analysts suspect that it is still in development because it does not act like typical ransomware infections do. In other words, although it encrypts personal files it finds stored on the system after the successful entrance, it does not demand money. This also means that it is impossible to purchase the decryption tool from cyber criminals. Without a doubt, cyber criminals determined to extract money from users might take over this infection, update it, and start disseminating it actively one day. There is basically no doubt that this new updated version of BrainLag Ransomware will demand a ransom. You are still not allowed to send cyber criminals money in this case. You are expected to perform only one activity – the full removal of the ransomware infection. It would be a sin to keep ransomware active on the system because it might be launched again accidentally and encrypt files once again. You will find more about the BrainLag Ransomware removal if you read this report till the very end. Read more »

Freshdesk Ransomware is a newly discovered ransomware-type application that is hell-bent on extracting money from you. For this purpose, it was configured to encrypt your files and then demand that you pay a ransom for a decryption tool. The problem is that its creators may not keep their word, so you should not trust them because, in addition to losing your files, you will also suffer a financial loss. This program guarantees a free decryption of one file to convince you that the cyber crooks can actually decrypt all of your files. How that works in real life, however, is not known. Therefore, we advocate for removing this program. Read more »

Petya 2017 Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting program that not just ruins your files, but also overwrites particular boot data needed to load Windows; this data is known as Master Boot Record or MBR in short. Consequently, it might cause a lot of trouble for the computer’s user if it manages to infect it. Sadly, even though the threat is not entirely new and most likely just an improved version of Petya Ransomware it is still impossible to decipher its encrypted data. Petya 2017 Ransomware’s creators could offer you to purchase a decryptor, but we would advise against it since there is no proof such a tool exists. Even if it does, the hackers might not bother to send it to each victim. This is why we believe the best solution is to ignore any urges to pay the ransom and remove the malware. If you feel up to the task, you should have a look at the instructions placed at the end of the article because the process might be rather complicated. Read more »

If you own a business, then you should be concerned with your company’s computers because they can become infected with BitPaymer Ransomware, a ransomware-type application that targets computers of businesses specifically to extract large sums of money. This program is set to encrypt many files that include documents that and other files that may be of vital importance to you. Its developers want you to pay an outrageous 50 BTC ransom which translates to an approximate 135,000 USD. Its creators mean business and this program’s encryption has not been cracked yet, so you cannot decrypt your files for free. An anti-malware program is a must for a business computer because they are often targeted by cyber criminals who know that they will be able to extract a lot of money from it. Read more »

The malicious HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM Ransomware attacks quick and hard, and once it is in your operating system, it creates huge problems. The purpose of this infection is to corrupt your files so that you would need a decryptor, which, unfortunately, only the creator of the ransomware can provide you with. If you want the decryptor, you have to fulfill the demands of this creator, and, of course, that means paying money. Although it is terrible that you have to pay money to have your own files accessible again, the most terrible part is that no one can guarantee that a decryptor would be available to you if you paid the ransom. In fact, in most cases, the victims of ransomware infections find themselves without getting what was promised. If that is something you want to avoid, you have to think twice before paying the ransom. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers do not recommend paying it at all. What we recommend is deleting HUSTONWEHAVEAPROBLEM Ransomware, and the sooner you do this, the better. Read more »