The people behind these cybercrimes are causing vicious damage to people’s electronic data for profit. These crimes are menacing, done by people around the world because stealing someone else’s money is easier for them compared to working honestly for a living. People spend hours working hard on their documents when NOOA ransomware virus can turn them useless in seconds, locking them from their owner. Once all data is taken hostage, the virus presents ransom-demanding notes, suggesting to purchase a decryption tool for a specific amount of money....

The primary aim of YJQS ransomware is to extort the computer user by locking all of files stored on the computer running Windows operating system. The virus uses a combination of Salsa20 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms to make data inaccessible – after being encrypted, they become impossible to open, view or edit. As a consequence, the computer user loses access to relevant work, study files or simply personal memories stored on the computer....

The aim of ZAPS ransomware is to take your personal files hostage. The criminals behind this virus then demands a ransom for file decryption service, since they are the ones keeping the decryption key and software required to recover files. Unless you have a backup, it can be hard or impossible to restore your files. The encryption itself is used for malevolent purpose, while it is actually was created for securing daily information transmission security, for example, when you send login information (usernames and passwords) or banking details over the Internet....

Reasons why The User Profile Service fails to log you inKnown reasons causing the error:Fix The User Profile Service failed the logon Error on WindowsEnable hidden Admin’s account firstMethod 1. Go back in time using a Restore PointMethod 2. Fixing user account profileMethod 3. Rename HP SimplePass executable fileMethod 4. Copy user data to a new accountMethod 5. Delete compromised profile and create a new oneFrequently asked questions Known reasons causing the error: Before attempting to try methods listed in this guide, a computer must be restarted first....

0123movies.com pop-up ads are seriously annoyingThreat SummaryPersonal experience and tips to stay safe onlineDangers behind 0123movies.com and similar sitesRemove 0123movies.com redirect virus While 0123movies.com isn’t malicious itself, its behavior is untrustworthy. In general, sites offering free content such as music or movies tend to randomly trigger pop-up or pop-under advertisements leading to gambling, gaming or adult-only sites. Please note that the described website tends to switch hostnames (also known as subdomains), therefore its landing URL can slightly change....

Also, the cybercriminals will send ransom notes known as _readme.txt. This ransom note will inform the victim about the situation and why they would have to pay a certain amount of money as ransom to enable them receive BBZZ decryption tool the cybercriminals promised to make available. The ransom note explains what happened to files It would most likely come as a rude shock to the computer user to realize that not only has their computer been compromised by the BBZZ ransomware but has also succeeded in seizing control of their entire data as stored in the computer....

ESCAL ransomware descriptionRansom note contents explainedRansomware distribution and computer infection techniquesRemove ESCAL ransomware and protect your computer ESCAL ransomware is designed to restrict victim’s access to personal documents. For this reason, it uses ransomware.exe process to encrypt all files on the computer or whole computer network. Once encrypted and marked with the new extension, the files can no longer be opened. To inform the victim about the attack, a ransom note is created....

Similarly to other ransomware versions, such as NPPH, OGDO, BOOP, VARI, OONN, GENO ransomware drops ransom notes that explain the aim of the virus and cybercriminals’ demands. The conditions these crooks provide are as follows – the victim needs to contact them via provided emails (the sooner, the better) and follow further instructions on how to purchase cryptocurrency and transfer the required amount to their cryptowallets. The note suggests that if the victim reaches out within 72 hours following the cyber attack timestamp, the ransom price will be discounted 50% and equals to $490 in Bitcoin....

Gogoanime.pe displays excessive amount of advertisementsThreat SummaryAvoid installation of potentially unwanted applicationsRemove Gogoanime.pe ads and uninstall unwanted applications Remember that when you patronize such platforms, you’re not just directly encouraging them but also aiding and abetting criminal acts. These sites tend to monetise their traffic by injecting ads from questionable sources. Therefore, if you have accidentally agreed to allow push notifications from such sites or installed some potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) via ads displayed on them, it is advisable to remove goganime....

They will emphasize that HGSH ransomware virus has compromised their computer and equally encrypted the entire files contained in it, such as pictures, important data, documents etc. And since they made use of very strong encryption key, there is no other way they can possibly retrieve their data unless they pay a stipulated amount of money as ransom. Also contained in it will be two email addresses (manager@mailtemp.ch and helpsupportmanager@airmail....

The main goal of the authors of this computer threat is to virtually extort the computer user by taking one’s files hostage. The attackers use advanced encryption algorithm that is typically used to secure military-grade secrets to make files inaccessible to the victim. According to the ransom note dropped in every folder, the only way of recovering files is paying a ransom. The criminals even suggest testing the decryption tool – they ask sending one small ....

PC Gold Optimizer and system repair might deliver empty promisesThreat SummaryHow did I install this program?Avoid PUAs installation easilyRemove PC Gold Optimizer yourself Although it is not fully proven that PC Gold Optimizer and system repair is a type of malware it raises some suspicions. This software offers tools such as malware cleaner, registry cleaner, startup optimizer, junk cleaner, and some other. Its main capability is to scan the user’s system for potential faults, threats, and viruses....

The ransom note _readme.txt detalizes the effect of the PCQQ ransomware attack. It explains that all of victim’s files, including photos, videos, databases and archives were encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key. According to the note, the only way to restore these files is to purchase file decryption software from the attackers. In other words, these crooks take your files hostage and expect you to pay a specified sum of money to set them free....

What is TheConverterSearch?How TheConverterSearch operatesThreat SummaryHow did I get it on my computer?How to avoid installing unwanted software?How to remove TheConverterSearch In this guide, we will explain how this browser hijacker works and how can you remove it easily. How TheConverterSearch operates TheConverterSearch works just as other types of browser hijackers. The main goal of this software is to take your default web browser, whether it is Mozilla, Chrome, Edge etc....

Two years past the WannaCry ransomware attack, the virus is still activeThe Ransom demandFact sheetWannaCry spin-offs still active in 2019Known distribution methodsDecryption opportunitiesRemove WannaCry ransomware from Windows computer The malicious software functions by encrypting all files on the infected computer or whole server. The malware uses a combination of AES and RSA encryption algorithms to lock files securely both on the Windows computer and on external devices plugged into it (f....

People can still update previous Windows versions to Windows 10 for free in 2021What you need to know before updating your PCHow to Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free The idea why people should use Windows 10 free download is because the official support for Windows 7 has been discontinued since January 14, 2021. It means that the operating system is no longer being updated, bugs are not fixed, and users receive no technical support....

To put it simply, FGNH ransomware is a virtual extortion tool. It encrypts files with robust algorithms that are typically used to secure military-grade secrets. The message in _readme.txt note suggests that victim has to contact ransomware operators within 72 hours in order to get a “discount” on the decryption software price. If the victim does so, the crooks set the ransom amount to $490. Otherwise, the victim has to pay $980....

Gyga virus belongs to Dharma ransomware family and targets to encrypt dataReasons not to pay the ransomRansomware OverviewThe primary ransomware distribution sourcesSafe Gyga ransomware virus removal and decryption options Along with the STOP/DJVU ransomware family with ZIDA, USAM, and VAWE variants, file-encrypting viruses from the Dharma family were the second most spread infections in 2019. Once this particular version infiltrates the system, all corrupted data is appended with a long extension....

The ransom note will notify the victim that IISA ransomware has successfully encrypted (i.e., made useless/unreadable) all their essential data contained in the computer, which includes documents and pictures, among other relevant data with the use of a strong encryption key. Therefore, they would not be able to have access to the files again unless they pay a certain amount of money as ransom and also within a specified period of time....

Victims of KOLZ virus often report downloading this malware from illegal software downloads. This can happen after browsing on untrustworthy sites promoting peer-to-peer file-sharing (torrents). The encryption process starts immediately once the victim opens a deceitful file. After the virus successfully locks data, users are unable to use it in any way. Usually, it targets the most valuable files, such as videos, photographs, documents, voice memos, etc. Now that the virus has the control of victim’s personal files, it leaves a note with instructions and criminals’ demands of what needs to be done in order to decrypt ....