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XAMPP Ransomware is a new malware threat on the web that means real danger for those who work with PHP, such as software developers. As a matter of fact, this ransomware may not be a final version since it only seems to attack one directory specific to PHP development and encrypts a few extensions only. Of course, this could be a terrible loss for you if you are a programmer and do not have a backup on a removable drive. Another strange thing about this Italian language malware program is that it only demands a few euros in return for the decryption key. In any case, we do not advise you to pay up because there is no guarantee that you would get this key and that you could recover your files. But, if you want to use your computer without security threats, we suggest that you act now and remove XAMPP Ransomware ASAP. Read more »

Erebus 2017 Ransomware is a new malicious application encrypting files. Some specialists say that it is a new updated version of Erebus Ransomware, which was spotted some time ago by malware analysts, but it is more likely that it belongs to another creator. Even if it turns out to be true that it is a new version of Erebus Ransomware, Erebus 2017 Ransomware does not share many similarities with this old version. Of course, just like all threats that fall into the category of ransomware, it also encrypts users’ files. Judging from a long list of filename extensions it targets, users could no longer access Word documents, pictures, text files, slides, and other valuable files after this threat performs the file encryption process. Even though this file-encrypting threat does not have an extension it appends to all encrypted files, original extensions of the encrypted data are still changed using the ROT-23 method. It is a simple letter substitution cipher, so, for example, the icon_128.sqj file receives a new extension the icon_128.png. Ransomware infections rarely use this method to change original extensions of those files they encrypt, which makes Erebus 2017 Ransomware quite a unique ransomware infection. Of course, it does not mean that this file-encrypting threat is not harmful even though it is quite new and unique, so your top priority now should be to delete this infection fully from the system. Read more »

Uncrypte Ransomware is a malicious program that not user should have active on their personal computer. It has been classified as a ransomware program due to its intrusive functionality. Just like any other malicious program of this category, it is fully capable of locking your personal files without any warning or authorization. It is quite obvious that such functionality of can have devastating outcomes. To understand how this devious application works in detail, make sure to read the rest of this article as we present comprehensive information discovered by our malware experts during their in-depth research. We also present a few precautionary steps since users infect their computer with this ransomware because they lack basic understanding about the importance of virtual security. Finally, we present a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete Uncrypte Ransomware if it is ever found active on your personal computer. Read more »

Digisom Ransomware is a vicious infection that encrypts files and demands a payment in return of their release. In a sense, this infection takes your files hostage, and the worst part is that you might have enabled this yourself. The ransomware is most likely to spread via spam emails (just like Padcrypt 3 Ransomware, Polski Ransomware, and others), in which case, you have opened and executed the infection yourself. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts, cyber crooks are very inventive, and they can create highly misleading spam email attacks. For example, the launcher could be introduced to you as a document attached to an email from your bank inquiring to check your latest statement. One click is all that it takes to bring the ransomware to life. If the infection is executed successfully, it immediately encrypts your files. It adds the “7xV.x” extension to their names, which should make it easier for you to spot these files. Unfortunately, you cannot resolve the issue by removing Digisom Ransomware. Despite this, eliminating this infection is crucial. Read more »

Padcrypt 3 Ransomware is one more malware that must be removed if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer. This is crucial as this ransomware exhibits extremely malicious features just like any other application of this category. It is capable of locking your personal files in a quick manner without notifying you in any kind of way. It should be more than obvious that a loss of important data can have detrimental outcomes. To understand how this program is capable of doing all of this, be sure to read our report as we present detailed information that we have gathered during its analysis. A lot of users infect their PC with this malware because they lack knowledge regarding the importance of virtual security. Therefore, our malware experts provide a few tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Below, you will also find a detailed removal guide that you should use as soon as Padcrypt 3 Ransomware is found active on your PC. Read more »

Polski Ransomware seems to be targeted at computer users understanding Polish since both the ransom note and suggested articles in it are written in this language. Other than that the malicious application does not seem to be much different from other ransomware. As usual for such infections, it encrypts the victim’s private files, for example, pictures, photos, databases, various documents, etc. To get the decryption tool, the malware’s creators suggest paying a ransom of 249 US dollars in 72 hours. Once the time runs out, it is said the payment will be doubled. However, we would advise you not to let these threats scare you into paying the ransom. Polski Ransomware’s developers may not send the decryptor even if you transfer the money, so it might be safer to find another option for data recovery. Therefore, we recommend erasing the infection either with the instructions added below the article or reliable antimalware software. Read more »

Our research team has discovered a malicious program that goes by the name of Zekwacrypt Ransomware. It is crucial to be aware of this application since it is known to be roaming the web nowadays. If you ever come across it, make sure to avoid it at all times. You must do so because this application exhibits extremely malicious functionality; like any other ransomware program, it can lock your personal data in a quick and silent manner. It goes without saying that such functionality of this application cannot be tolerated. In our article, we provide detailed information regarding the inner workings of Zekwacrypt Ransomware along with a few virtual security tips to help you maintain a secure system. If you already have this dubious program active on your computer make sure to use the detailed removal guide that we present below to get rid of it once and for all. Read more »

Cyber security specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com have recently stumbled upon a new ransomware that has come to be known as Evillock Ransomware. They say that this malicious application was designed to encrypt your personal files and then demand that you purchase a decryption key if you want to get your files back. Needless to say, you have to remove this malware to reestablish your computer’s security. This ransomware is particularly dangerous because there is no free decryption tool available (at the time of this article). However, paying the ransom is not a good idea because the cyber crooks behind it might not give you the promised decryption key. Read more »

Cryptofag Ransomware is a malicious application created only for money extortion. Thus, the malware should encrypt the most valuable files on the victim’s computer or in other words take the data on the device as a hostage. Then, the infection should show a ransom note explaining the situation and demanding to contact the threat’s creators. Once you get in touch with these people, they should inform you how much you need to pay for the decryption tool and how to transfer the money. However, even if it is your last option, we advise against paying the ransom. There is a high risk you may not get the decryption tool and so lose your money for nothing. Instead, we would encourage users to erase the malware from the system and look for other ways to restore their damaged files. If you need any help while eliminating Cryptofag Ransomware, you could check the instructions placed below. Read more »

As the name implies, CryptoShield Ransomware is a ransomware-type program that was designed to encrypt the files on infected computers and demand that their owners pay a ransom for the decryption key. If your computer happens to become infected with this ransomware, we advise that you remove it because you might not get the decryption tool even if you pay the cyber criminals. Our malware researchers say that this particular ransomware can encrypt many of your files and demand money to decrypt them. This program is used for extorting money from you, and if it has encrypted valuable and personal files, you may be compelled to pay it. Read more »