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Dilmalocker is a ransomware infection that can spread in multiple ways and affect unprotected operating systems in no time. Once installed the Dilmalocker ransomware encrypts files so that you cannot access them and displays a warning in which you are required to pay a considerable sum of money in order to have your files restored. It is highly important not to pay the ransom fee because the odds are that nobody will every bother to send you the decryption key or tool. Law enforcement highly recommends disregarding attackers' demands to pay and encourage people to implement measures that would prevent such incidents. The Dilmalocker ransomware is a dangerous threat that you should remove from the computer instead of following the instructions provided by the attackers behind this infection. Read more »

Mind Ransomware, also known as MindSystem Ransomware, is a threat that might become your worst nightmare if it is ever updated and cyber criminals start distributing it actively with the intention of obtaining money from users. Judging from the sentence “For education only!” available in file.jpg, a file it drops on Desktop following the successful entrance, this infection has been originally developed for educational purposes. Unfortunately, we cannot give you any guarantees that it will never be used for money extortion. We are sure you would not want to encounter the original version of Mind Ransomware either because it encrypts files too. Luckily, this version also drops a separate file called key.txt with a unique key that can be used to restore the encrypted data. Needless to say, it will no longer act like this if it is ever taken over by cyber criminals. We have the same piece of advice for all users who discover Mind Ransomware on their computers – delete this infection as soon as possible no matter it has locked your files or not because keeping a ransomware infection active on the system will sooner or later result in even more problems. Also, it is not very likely that you could use your PC normally if this infection stays because it has disabled a bunch of system tools and features. It should be emphasized that files stay as they are, i.e., encrypted even if crypto-malware is gone from the system, so do not expect to find your data intact again if your files have been locked by Mind Ransomware. Read more »

Micro Foundation 7 is not a new malicious application. It is the name of the folder Trojan.Bitcoinminer drops its executable (.exe) file to on compromised machines. Needless to say, users usually do not know that this harsh infection is active on their computers because it enters systems illegally and does not have an interface like some other less harmful threats. Victims usually find out about its presence on their computers when they discover a suspicious folder Micro Foundation 7 with an unknown .exe file. Also, some of them start seeing warnings coming from their security software. The third group of victims notice that their PCs have become considerably slower. No matter how you have found out about the presence of the Trojan infection on your computer, you must disable it as soon as possible because its presence on your computer can only bring trouble. Even new malicious applications might manage to enter your computer easier with the help of active malware on the system. Trojan infections are not one of those mild threats, so do not expect that it will be a piece of cake to remove Trojan.Bitcoinminer too. Although it does not have an uninstaller, we promise that it will be easier to get rid of it by following our step-by-step removal guide. It is located below this article, so read it till the end and then act. Read more »

PCPrivacyProtect is not a trustworthy application even though it is presented as a “protection from Privacy Theft.” Research performed by specialists at anti-spyware-101.com has left no doubt that this program is nothing more than a Trojan infection. It infiltrates computers unnoticed and then uses various tactics to scare users into dialing the provided telephone number belonging to “experienced specialists.” Do not dial the number you see placed on the main window of this infection by any means. Instead, remove this Trojan from your computer as soon as possible so that the window of the fake tool would disappear from your Desktop. It is a serious computer infection, and it does not even have an uninstaller, so do not expect that it will be a piece of cake to remove it. We know well that ordinary users might find the PCPrivacyProtect removal quite complicated, so we have included the most important information regarding its deletion in this article too. Continue reading! Read more »

Shiva Ransomware is new malware threat that has the potential of becoming a dangerous ransomware but right now it mostly resembles a work in progress rather than a finished infection. The current samples that are spreading does not seem to encrypt your files even if the ransom note claims so. In fact, the ransom note itself is quite vague as there is no instructions and information given regarding the payment for the decryption key. This is why we can assume that this could be just a test run of an unfinished ransomware program. So, if you are lucky enough to be infected by this version, you may get away with it this time as your files should not actually be encrypted. However, you should definitely take this as a lesson to start saving regular backups in order to be safe. You can never know when the next hit will strike down upon your PC if it is not protected by a professional anti-malware program. Taking this attack lightly would be a big mistake. As a matter of fact, our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com say that you should remove Shiva Ransomware immediately after you notice it on your computer. Read more »

Wooly Ransomware is a dangerous computer infection that first appeared in Mid-August of 2017. It was designed to encrypt many of your files with a strong encryption algorithm and demand that you pay a ransom for a decryptor/decryption key. Needless to say, you have to remove this malware as soon as you can. This malware can infect your computer through several channels and then do its dirty work, so if you do not have an anti-malware program, then we suggest you get one to protect your PC from the likes of Wooly Ransomware. If you want to find out how this ransomware is distributed, how it works, and how you can get rid of it, we invite you to read this description. Read more »

If your PC has been infected with Null Ransomware, then you ought to remove it as soon as you can because it will encrypt your files immediately. The cyber criminals behind this ransomware want you to pay a measly 10 USD for a decryption key, but the problem is that you might not get the key even after you have paid. This ransomware targets personal files in particular. Our researchers say that this specific ransomware is dedicated to encrypting pictures and documents. It uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to encrypt your files. The encryption is very strong, and there is no free decryption tool available yet. For more information on this particular ransomware, please continue reading. Read more »

Nulltica Ransomware is one of the newest ransomware infections that we have come across recently on the web. This infection slithers into your computer behind your back and then it holds your computer hostage, demanding that you pay a ransom fee as soon as possible. Computer security experts recommend removing Nulltica Ransomware and then looking for ways to restore your encrypted files. It might sound discouraging because there is no public decryption tool available that would help you decrypt the files. Nevertheless, you should try out everything because there is a very good chance that you have copies of your files saved somewhere. Read more »

Novo Optimizer Gpu Miner is a suspicious program that can drain your GPU power and cause major performance setbacks as a side effect of its covert operation on your system. Our malware specialists have classified this program as a Trojan as it sneaks onto your PC without your knowledge and operates totally behind your back while not having any beneficial features for you at all. As a matter of fact, this Trojan is used by questionable parties as a source of cryptocurrency income by doing mining for digital currencies. Since this process requires serious GPU power, you will definitely notice the difference, although you may not realize exactly what causes the setback in PC performance. This is rather annoying and also could fry your video card in extreme situations. We advise you to remove Novo Optimizer Gpu Miner from your computer along with all other threats that may be hiding on your system. Read more »

OhNo Ransomware is a very suspicious infection that, at the moment, does not seem to fulfill its potential. In the future, this threat could become a serious file-encrypting threat, but, at the moment, the worst it can do is show a notification demanding a ransom in return of the so-called “Unique Key” that, supposedly, is the only thing that can get your files decrypted. If your files are encrypted, unfortunately, this key might be the only thing that could save them; however, you need to keep in mind that it is held hostage by cyber criminals, and they are unlikely to keep their promises even if you follow their demands. At the time of research, they demanded a ransom of 2 XMR/Monero. Monero is a crypto-currency similar to Bitcoin, a currency used by most ransomware creators. In the past, we have seen at least one other file-encryptor to use Monero, and it was called “Kirk Ransomware.” Needless to say, both of these threats deserve removal, but in this report, we focus on showing you how to delete OhNo Ransomware. Of course, our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team also reveals interesting information about this threat. Read more »