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Rastakhiz Ransomware is an underdeveloped infection that might make big waves sometime in the future. Even though some features of this infection do not work properly (at least not in the sample that we worked with), the application can still cripple your system by encrypting your files, so it should be taken seriously. If you have been infected with this program, please remove Rastakhiz Ransomware immediately. It may not be that easy to restore your files because there is no public decryption tool at the moment, but computer security experts maintain that there are ways to get some of your files back. Read more »

There is a new threat coming into the picture, and it goes by the name MaxiCrypt Ransomware. This malicious threat joins the family of ransomware threats, and it was created to realize a very devious plan. First, the infection slithers in and encrypts your personal files. This is done using a complex algorithm, which ensures that the victims cannot decrypt their files on their own. Next, the threat creates a file that carries an intimidating message which cyber criminals use to extort money and make victims do other risky things. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team warns that this malicious threat could be very dangerous, and if you are caught in the trap set up by cyber crooks, you could end up losing your personal files for good. The current version of the malicious treat is not fully researched yet, and it is unclear which files the ransomware is targeted at, but it is safe to say that all of your personal files, including media files, documents, archives, and photos are at risk. The worst part is that you will not recover your files even if you delete MaxiCrypt Ransomware successfully. Read more »

Locket Ransomware is a malicious program that can lock user's screen and leave him with no access to his personal or application data. It may also threaten to erase all files if you do not pay a ransom in approximately 72 hours. The good news is our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com found out the malware cannot actually delete files on the infected computer or damage the device itself in any way. It means you do not have to risk your money to take over your computer’s control. All the user has to do is learn how to unblock the computer’s screen and get rid of the malicious program. To help with these tasks, our specialists have prepared manual deletion instructions you can find at the end of this report. Given you wish to get to know Locket Ransomware even better, we encourage you to read the rest of the article too. Read more »

Halloware Ransomware is yet another file-encrypting application that is roaming the web nowadays. It goes without saying that every security-conscious user must avoid it at all times. If unfortunately, you already have this devious piece of software up and running on your personal computer, make sure to perform its complete removal right away. Cyber crooks tend to use ransomware programs so they could make illegal earnings from unsuspecting Internet users by using a simple scheme; once the malicious application encrypts data on the infected computer, it demands a ransom from a user for decryption services. Since a lot of users infect their computers with this malware because they lack knowledge about virtual security, in our report we provide a few recommendations that will help you maintain a fully secure system at all times. Also, we provide further information regarding the functionality of Halloware Ransomware along with its detailed removal guide, which you should use to delete it quickly and easily. Read more »

Tbhranso Ransomware is a harmful infection that will enter your computer to lock your files using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm. It has been set to perform the encryption of files so that its author could obtain money from users easier. It is not at all surprising that it acts like this because it uses the source code of Hidden-Tear, an open-source ransomware infection available at GitHub. It is not the first crypto-threat developed on the engine of this open-source ransomware infection, so, as a consequence, it is not the first HiddenTear-based infection our specialists have analyzed either. It is the reason researchers working at anti-spyware-101.com have quickly found out how Tbhranso Ransomware works as well. If you want more detailed information about this infection, you should read two next paragraphs attentively. Then, delete the ransomware infection from your computer right away because its executable file (it is located in the %APPDATA% directory) might be launched accidentally again, and it will go to encrypt new files immediately. The last paragraph contains more information on the removal of this nasty infection. Read more »

Katafrack Ransomware is a malicious program that displays a red or a green warning window with specific instructions telling to pay a ransom. The mentioned message asks for money in exchange for decryption tools which, as it explains, you need to restore your enciphered files. Our researchers say it might be a lie because while researching the threat they did not see it encrypting even a single file. Therefore, it is only natural we strongly advise against paying the ransom and encourage users to remove Ordinal Ransomware as soon as possible. Luckily, the deletion process is not so complicated, and you can see it for yourself if you slide a bit below this report. Also, we should mention it might be a bit easier to use antimalware software. This way of erasing Katafrack Ransomware could be more beneficial to the system too because such a tool could help you keep the device protected in the future. Read more »

French Ransomware appears to be a new malicious file-encrypting program created while using an open-source ransomware known as Hidden Tear. The threat looks quite dangerous since it can encipher not only pictures, text documents, or other personal files, but also executable files and other data that could belong to the software located on the affected computer. Fortunately, the malware is still in the development stage and so even if you come across it, the chances are it might not lock any of your files, and later in the article, we will tell you more about it. It is still difficult to say if the threat is even being spread yet, but just in case it is we will provide step by step deletion instructions showing how to get rid of French Ransomware manually. The infection can be removed with a legitimate antimalware tool too, so all that is left is to decide which way is easier for you. Read more »

Xzzx Ransomware is the newest variant of CryptoMix Ransomware. It was first detected at the end of November, 2017, so we cannot say that it has already become a prevalent infection. The chances are not very high that you will ever encounter it, but you still need to be cautious if you do not want to find your files locked completely. It should be mainly distributed as other ransomware-type infections, i.e. via spam emails, so do not go anywhere near these emails if you do not want to encounter this malicious application. If it is a little too late for prevention, i.e., you have already found this threat on your computer, you should mercilessly delete it from your system. Do not even bother sending an email to the author of Xzzx Ransomware because you will be asked to pay a ransom for the decryptor. Since you do not know whether you could decrypt your files after transferring your money to them, you should not send the required money to crooks. Instead, eliminate the ransomware infection from your computer today. If you do not disable it, it will keep running on your computer due to the entry in the Run registry key it creates upon the entrance. Read more »

Cryp70n1c Ransomware is a dangerous threat that cyber criminals have designed to encrypt your files. This threat was built using a source-code that is popularly known by the name Hidden-Tear. There are hundreds of infections built using it, some of which include French Ransomware, Jhash Ransomware, and Onion3Cry Ransomware. These infections are equally as malicious and dangerous, and so it is crucial that you protect your Windows operating system against them. If the malicious ransomware has already corrupted your operating system, you probably are worried about your personal files. The thing is that this threat corrupts files only in certain folders in the %USERPROFILE% directory. If you do not keep any important files here, it is unlikely that the threat has done any real damage. Nonetheless, in any case, you must delete Cryp70n1c Ransomware from your operating system, and the sooner you take care of that, the better. If you are in a hurry to remove this malicious threat, refer to the guide below. If you want to get more information about this threat, continue reading. Read more »

Terdot is an extremely malicious and dangerous piece of software, that should not be active on your personal computer. If unfortunately, you have discovered it up and running on your PC, make sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. During the in-depth analysis, malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com have noticed that the Trojan in question can gather sensitive data without your knowledge or authorization. Furthermore, it could subject your operating system to other devious programs, and you would not have a clue. If you want to find out more about the complex inner workings of this malicious program, make sure to read our report as we provide in-depth information gathered by our malware experts. Also, you will find a few virtual security tips, which you should use to improve your overall system's security. To help you remove Terdot, we provide a detailed removal guide below. Read more »