ALKA virus aims to restrict access to your personal files for a ransomRansom demand and ways to recover dataThreat SummaryLearn how DJVU ransomware variants attackRemove ALKA ransomware and protect your privacy The ransomware belongs to DJVU malware family, which is the most widely distributed file-encrypting virus at the moment. It has irreversibly corrupted files for thousands of victims worldwide. Users infected by the 204th version of it will see ALKA File in the Type section next to filename in Windows File Explorer....

ConnectedPlatform adware annoys OS X usersThreat SummaryHow does This Adware come to your device?Avoid installation of potentially unwanted programsRemove ConnectedPlatform Adware from Mac Applications such as ConnectedPlatform adware often include many intrusive advertisements in the web surfing experience of regular users. If the user clicks on these advertisements, he is likely to visit a dubious website or run some script that may activate additional PUAs’ download processes or even more dangerous infections....

Elara — pre-installed touchpad app that stops Windows from shutting downSummaryReasons why this app prevents Windows shutdownMalware distribution channels Elara app removal instructions Even though the app is not malicious and cannot be categorized as a virus some malware tend to imitate this touchpad program. It can operate under the same or similar name and corrupt the operating system. Inexperienced computer users usually are not able to distinguish the difference. Thus, it is important to occasionally check your system for malware....

Glupteba Trojan is filled with criminal features to turn your computer into remotely controlled botTrojan distribution strategiesRemove Glupteba Trojan safely Trojan.Glupteba is also noticed to be able to switch between Command & Control servers easily as it uses blockchain technology to retrieve updated addresses. Currently known list of Glupteba Trojan’s functionalities is presented below. The malware is also known to be under continuous development. A router attack tool. This component, created with Go programming language, is downloaded by the Trojan dropper as well....

RedLine Stealer malware overviewRedLine Stealer’s pricing and capabilitiesHow the stealer can affect your privacy and your computer?Threat SummaryHow this malware is distributed?Remove RedLine Stealer malware and protect your privacy Cybercriminals typically try to infect computers with RedLine Stealer and similar malware in hopes to steal sensitive and valuable information that can later be used to generate money. For example, they might try to extort the computer user, hack one’s accounts and misuse them, or drop ransomware....

Snatch ransomware forces to boot the PC into Safe Mode to protect the encryption processAttackers use the admin’s account on the Microsoft Azure server to steal sensitive dataExecution of the crypto-malwareRansomware developers are searching for partnersSummaryMalware spreadSnatch ransomware removal guide Furthermore, security researchers have spotted this ransomware appending a random string of five alphanumeric characters to the encrypted files and the ransom note. The characters are included into the name of the virus’ executable file and then replicated on other files....

Victims affected by this ransomware should know that this threat often arrives together with additional malware, namely Vidar, Azorult or RedLine Stealer. These malware variants are recognized as information stealers and can grab sensitive data such as passwords, browsing history, cookies and more. What do the ransomware operators want? Cybercriminals behind TCVP ransomware virus let the computer user know about their intentions by leaving a ransom note behind. The ransom note, named _readme....

UFWJ ransomware was made for only one purpose – to turn the target computer’s files inaccessible until the victim does what the criminals want. Considering the amount of work, study or personal memories people keep on their computers, the attackers expect that the victim will be willing to pay the insane amount of money they demand. We must mention that this virus is set to encrypt only the first 150 KB of each file to complete the attack sooner....

WIOT ransomware virus is made to restrict computer user’s access to his/hers own files. For this task, it uses a combination of encryption algorithms that are typically used to secure information so that only the person who has the decryption key could access it. In this scenario, cybercriminals have this key and they threaten to keep victim’s files locked forever until a ransom is paid. They try to sell this key and decryption software for an enormous amount of money....

The way this malware modifies files is impossible to reverse without a decryption key or a data backup. The cybercriminals behind this malware advise purchasing this key along decryption software and warn that if the victim refuses to do so, one’s data will be lost forever. The ransom note suggests contacting the criminals The ransom note clones can be found in each data folder containing encrypted files. The message in it explains that various data types, such as documents, images and videos have been encrypted with strongest algorithm, and that the only solution leading to their recovery is purchasing ZOUU decryption tool from the ransomware operators....

TCP/IP overview: why reset?Explanation of CMD commands for fixing network problemsReset TCP/IP on WindowsWindows 10Windows 8/8.1Windows 7/VistaXP / 2000 / NT / 98TCP/IP Reset on Mac TCP/IP Reset reverts computer’s Internet Protocol settings to default and often solves connection issues. Resetting these settings is a common practice when dealing with “This Site Can’t be Reached” or “Unable to Connect to the Internet”or “Hmm… cannot reach this page” grey pages with error codes DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN or INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND....

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The primary aim of this ransomware-type computer menace is to restrict user’s access to one’s own files and force the victim to pay a ransom in exchange for BPTO file decryption tool. Therefore, the threat actors put data encryption to a bad use and lock victim’s files, making it impossible to edit, view or open files in any way. _readme.txt contains a message from ransomware operators Ransomware-type viruses usually drop a text note from cybercriminals in order to inform the computer user about what has happened and how locked files can be restored....

DMAY ransomware virus is programmed to scan every computer folder and encrypt each file found in it with robust combination of Salsa20 + RSA-2048 encryption algorithms. As a consequence, these files become impossible to open. You can recognize them as they have new extensions added and their icons appear blank. Contents of the ransom note The _readme.txt ransom note contains a message from ransomware operators. It briefly explains that all files were encrypted and that the only option to recover them is to pay a ransom for the cybercriminals....

The primary aim of this computer malware is to threaten the user that encrypted data will remain locked forever if one decides not to listen to cybercriminals’ demands. In other words, they encrypt all data stored on the computer and asks the victim to pay the ransom. More details regarding their demands are provided in the ransom notes saved in each computer folder. What’s explained in the ransom note The _readme....

As you probably understood, this computer virus is nothing but a virtual extortion tool. MAQL ransomware virus is designed to take your files hostage by applying military-grade encryption algorithm on them. The criminals use public encryption key to “secure” your files, however to decrypt them, a private key is required. Although cryptography itself isn’t a malicious procedure and it is used widely in securing network traffic, private information such as your login credentials, banking details and similar information, ransomware developers leverage it to block your access to your own files, offering to provide decryption tool under condition that you pay a ransom to them....

ZQQW ransomware functions as a virtual extortion tool – it makes files inaccessible by securing them with military-grade encryption algorithms, then makes them distinguishable by appending additional file extension, and lastly it drops a ransom note in every folder to inform the victim about what happened. In fact, the ransomware only encrypts the very first 150 KB of each file which is enough to corrupt them. However, this also allows to restore certain file formats with small data loss at the beginning of the file as explained in this decryption guide....

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Let us begin by explaining what is DPC Watchdog Violation and what does it mean. DPC refers to a Deferred Procedure Call, which is a MS Windows system that allows high-importance tasks to delay lower-priority tasks to execute later. As a consequence, essential and critical tasks can be processed and completed faster. DPC Watchdog Timer is a problem-detection mechanism meant to handle Deferred Procedure Calls issues. For example, it can identify DPC routines that run for too long, or cases when certain routines run back-to-back persistently....

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