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WSH RAT

WSH RAT is a clandestine remote access tool that, in the hands of malicious cyber criminals, can become a seriously dangerous weapon. The infection appears to have been unleashed at the beginning of June, and it is currently actively sold on underground forums, where schemers, hackers, and virtual attackers reign. At the time of research, Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts found the threat to be sold for a mere $50 per month. That is not a lot of money under any circumstances, and, undoubtedly, attackers are exploiting the opportunity to use a seemingly well-established RAT. Unfortunately, the scale of this malware is yet to be determined, but, without a doubt, everyone needs to take appropriate security measures to ensure that operating systems are guarded against it. Detecting this malware once it is in might be very difficult, and some victims might discover it by chance. In any case, deleting this malware is crucial, and you will find useful WSH RAT removal tips in this report. Read more »

BURAN Ransomware

BURAN Ransomware

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

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

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 »

Plurox

In this text, we discuss a malicious application called Plurox that falls under the category of backdoor. The research shows it may allow attackers not only to gain access to a victim’s computer but also to its network and other devices on it. However, our researchers say the malware looks for systems vulnerable to a particular exploit that was first misused a couple of years ago. Since this weakness has been patched already, we do not think a lot of computers could be still vulnerable to such attacks. Naturally, if you do encounter it, we recommend reading our report so you would know how it works and what you should do to erase Plurox from your system. As for step by step removal instructions, we offer the instructions placed at the end of this page. Read more »

TROLL Ransomware

TROLL Ransomware

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 »

Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999

Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999

Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999 may try to trick you into contacting a fake Windows Technical Support. According to our specialists, the false notification claims a computer is infected with a dangerous threat called Pornographic Spyware and that it is necessary to ask for assistance from the support center to get rid of it. Of course, in reality, the malicious application does not exist. If you want to know how the fake alert might appear on your browser or what could happen if you call the provided telephone number, you should read the rest of this report. A bit below it you can find instructions explaining how to eliminate Windows Warning Alert +1-855-595-7999 if you cannot close it. To make sure it will not come back, our researchers advise scanning the computer with a legitimate antimalware tool that could remove threats that might be related to the notification. For users who have more questions about the pop-up, we wish to remind that there is a comments space below where messages can be left. Read more »

Scarab-Skype Ransomware

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

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

NOT_OPEN_LOCKER Ransomware

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 »