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tRat is a malicious application created by a group of hackers who call themselves TA505. The same cybercriminals are responsible for malicious programs known as Dridex and Locky Ransomware. It is not a new threat since the first time it was noticed was a few months ago. It might still be active at the moment of writing, and if you have not heard of it yet, we highly recommend reading our full report. This Trojan can collect data about the infected device and then download malicious files to complete specific tasks given to the threat by its creators. In other words, the malicious application could be highly capable, and for your computer’s and privacy’s safety it would be wise to get rid of it without any delays. Users who feel up to the task could use the instructions located below. Of course, tRat can be removed with an antimalware tool too, so if you prefer using such a tool, all that is left to do is make sure it is legitimate. Read more »

Recently we have encountered a lot of Crysis/Dharma Ransomware clones, and in this report, we will discuss one of the latest additions to the family, called Backdata@qq.com Ransomware. It works same as the threats before it, but it uses a slightly different extension to mark its files and there is a new email address for contacting the hackers behind this malicious application. As always, it is said the price depends on how fast the victim puts up with the cybercriminals demands. Same as with other malware alike there are no guarantees the message’s authors will hold on to their end of the bargain. It means you may not get what you pay for and, in the end, you could lose not just your files, but also your money. This is why we recommend not to pay the ransom, and if you do not mean to do so, we encourage you to erase Backdata@qq.com Ransomware. It can be done with a reliable antimalware tool or the instructions available below. Read more »

If we had to name one threat that Windows users need to avoid, Bestdecoding@cock.li Ransomware could be it. Although it is pretty unoriginal, it is a file-encrypting threat, which makes it very dangerous. Every file affected by this infection is modified to ensure that it can be read only using a special decryptor. Where is it? We do not know if it is a real thing at all, but if it is, cyber criminals must have it hidden somewhere out of research. If you were able to obtain the decryptor for free, there would not reason for malware attackers to create ransomware and communicate with victims. Read more »

Idiot Ransomware is a threat that can ruin various personal files located on the infected device. It is somewhat unusual since the note it shows does not ask to pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. Instead, the message is full of insults towards the victim, and it is signed by a hacker who calls himself tostring and a Minecraft master. Therefore, it looks like the reason for creating the malicious application could be discord between some gamers. It is difficult to say how many users could be infected, but if you are one of them, we advise you to read the rest of our text. In it, we will talk not only about how Idiot Ransomware can be deleted or how it works but also about how to stay away from such malware in the future. Additionally, we are placing removal instructions that show how to get rid of the malicious application manually just a bit below the article. Read more »

helpfilerestore@india.com Ransomware is another version of Crysis/Dharma Ransomware. Meaning, it works more or less the same as the other malicious applications from this specific ransomware family. Of course, we will explain all there is to know about this new version further in the article, so if you came here for more information, we encourage you to read our full text. Another thing we will discuss is the malware’s removal, as our researchers believe removing helpfilerestore@india.com Ransomware is safer than following the hackers’ instructions. Nevertheless, it is only for you to decide whether you should follow our provided deletion steps available at the end of the article or not. Also, should you choose to eliminate the threat, keep in mind a legitimate antimalware tool could get rid of it for you too. Read more »

Spiteful Doubletake Ransomware may not be a very wide-spread infection, but it can still do its job. Just seeing the word “ransomware” should be enough for you to understand that this program is out there to collect your money for a ransom. These programs usually hold personal files “hostage” and expect users to pay the release fee as soon as possible. Needless to say, paying the fee is never an option, and this program, in particular, does not even offer that. In this case, you need to remove Spiteful Doubletake Ransomware from your system without taking a single look back. Read more »

LockerGoga Ransomware is a malicious application that encrypts almost every single file that is not associated with the operating system. The malware marks data it affects with the .locked extension, which is not particularly unique since other similar threats are using it as well. Later on, it should display a note explaining what has happened and what the victim is supposed to do to receive decryption tools. To be more precise, the hackers ask to pay a ransom. They do not say how much to pay but mention the price could depend on how fast the user contacts them. Anyone who encounters this malicious application or any threat alike should understand it would be unwise to trust cybercriminals. There are no guarantees they will do as promised, and if the victim does not wish to risk losing money in vain, we advise deleting LockerGoga Ransomware. For more information we invite you to read the full article, as for removal instructions, you should take a look at the steps available below. Read more »

FCrypt Ransomware is a threat that can encrypt files, but it is unlikely that it spreads and that it encrypts files in reality. First of all, our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has not found any victims of this malware. Second, the tested sample of the threat did not request a ransom, which is what most file-encrypting ransomware request. It appears that maybe someone created this malware just for fun or to educate themselves. In any case, even if this malware does not invade real operating systems that belong to regular Windows users, we cannot ignore it. Just in case the threat attacks, we have created a removal guide that shows how to get rid of it. More important, the guide explains how to protect the system and personal files to ensure that ransomware cannot invade in the first place. Note that the same security tips can be applied to avoid other kinds of malware too, and so you should continue reading. If you have questions – post them in the comments section. Read more »

If you run your Windows operating system using Polish, or you live in Poland, FORMA Ransomware is the threat you need to beware of, amongst thousands of others. While most infections are pretty versatile, and they use English to deliver messages intended for victims, once in a while, we see a threat that has a very specific target. That is how the threat we are discussing in this report works too. The distribution of this malware is still very mysterious, but it is likely that attackers could use spam email attacks to spread the launcher. The threat could be bundled with unreliable programs that might be available on Polish file-sharing websites too. The attackers could also spread malware randomly, but set it to attack only those systems whose IP addresses link to Poland. In any case, if this malware got in, you need to eliminate it as soon as possible, and Anti-Spyware-101.com research team is ready to help you. We have created a guide that should help you remove FORMA Ransomware, and we also discuss other options you have when deleting this dangerous infection. Read more »

Snatch Ransomware does not rename files it enciphers, but it may mark them with .snatch, .FileSlack, or .jupstb extensions. Later on, it ought to drop a ransom note that should be more or less the same no matter which version of the malware you receive. The words in the note claim that the user should not attempt to restore files himself if he does not wish to ruin them completely. Instead, the malware’s developers advise contacting them via email. Of course, we recommend against it, as they will most likely ask you to pay a ransom, and doing so could be hazardous. If you have no intention to risk your savings, we recommend ignoring the ransom note and erasing Snatch Ransomware. The instructions offered below this text will tell you how to remove the malicious application manually. If you are interested, you can also learn more about the threat by reading our full report. Read more »