Cybercriminals begin adapting intermittent encryption techniques in new ransomware attacksCybercriminals promote new encryption features in hacking forumsIntermittent encryption to be seen in more ransomware attacks This intermittent encryption tactic is no less dangerous considering that it would still make infected data unrecoverable except with the use of a decryptor and private key. To explain it in detail, this particular encryption process is based on intermittently skipping every [n] bytes of a file, thereby reducing the time required to fully encrypt it and make it useless to the victim....

KODC ransomware virus comes back in 2020Threat SummaryKODC decryption is what interests victims the most. Is it possible?STOP/DJVU malware hides in shady online downloadsRemove KODC ransomware virus version from your PC KODC ransomware is the first STOP/DJVU virus version of 2020. Since the last version of the virus in 2019, PINY, the malware creators have stopped their operations during the festive season. However, they’re back again, distributing the new ransomware in full speed again....

In explaining further, those behind the cyber-attack will emphasize that the entire database of the computer has been encrypted, including potentially important documents, data, pictures etc. and based on that, the only way they could hope to get back the lost data is by paying a particular amount of money as ransom in order to be given a decryption tool. To facilitate communication between them, two emails addresses namely: manager@mailtemp....

The ransomware operators seek to extort the computer user by encrypting files and making it impossible to open them. This causes a lot of problems to the user, because one can no longer access personal memories, work or study files, and other important information kept on the compromised computer. Therefore, the criminals leave ransom notes suggesting to purchase MANW file decryption tool from the attackers. What is even worse, samples of this ransomware are often seen in tandem with Vidar, Azorult and other information-stealing Trojans, which means they most likely were installed on your computer as well....

The aim of this ransomware is to extort the computer user financially. The virus is designed to lock personal files so that they could no longer be accessed by their owner, and cause frustration for one. The malware then leaves messages from the attackers that the victim is expected to pay a ransom in order to recover encrypted data. Victims usually download this threat via pirated software versions advertised online....

PLAM ransomware is dangerous not only because it encrypts files; it installs a password-stealing malware on the system, namely AZORULT. This is extremely dangerous because this Trojan is made to grab sensitive information from victim’s computer, such as login credentials, cryptocurrency and banking details from victim’s computer and browser-saved data. Collected information gets transferred to criminals’ Command&Control server. To prevent the victim from searching for attack-related information online, the virus modifies Windows HOSTS file by adding a list of restricted domains to it....

This ransomware is known to be a variant of STOP/DJVU ransomware, one of the most widespread computer malware of 2018-2022. The cybercriminals behind it release new virus version weekly and try to extort users globally. The purpose of this virus is to extort the user After QQLO ransomware attack, the user soon finds out that encrypted files can no longer be opened. Naturally, one will start searching for solution on how to recover files and access them as soon as possible....

The ransom note emphasizes that RTGF ransomware virus has successfully encrypted all files contained in the computer, such as documents, pictures, and various other data, while making use of a very strong and unique encryption key. According to the message, the victim has no other choice than to pay the ransom so they can send across a decryption tool. The message contains two email addresses of cybercriminals – support@sysmail.ch and helprestoremanager@airmail....

To bring to the knowledge of the victim about what is going on, those behind the cyber-attack will also drop ransom notes called _readme.txt in every folder. The information contained in it will clarify that a ransomware attack has just occurred, and as a result, the entire files saved in the system have become encrypted. In other words, they have been made unreadable/useless to the owner with the use of powerful algorithms that can’t be reversed by anyone else....

The message will notify the victim that STAX ransomware virus has encrypted all vital data inclusive of pictures, documents, and databases etc. Therefore, since they used very strong encryption key, there is no way the victim can have access to them again unless they pay ransom. The cybercriminals also drops two email addresses for the victim to contact them with: manager@mailtemp.ch and helprestoremanager@airmail.cc. Furthermore, the cybercriminals also specifies the ransom fee and the conditions attached to it....

While those changes are still taking effect, the virus also releases a copy of a ransom note called _readme.txt into every affected data folder. The aim of this file is to inform the victim about the ransomware attack and the necessity of paying a particular amount of money as a ransom fee. They will emphasize that such payment is mandatory; otherwise, the victim stands to lose the entire encrypted files forever....

ZZLA ransomware was developed as a virtual extortion tool. Therefore, it locks victim’s files using military-grade encryption algorithms and leaves ransom notes for the victim to find. Once the victim notices that none of the files can be opened, one will surely notice _readme.txt file which is present in every affected folder. This file suggests that the victim has to pay a ransom for cybercriminals in order to decrypt ....

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To inform the computer user about what is unraveling, notifications known as _readme.txt file would be dropped in every folder. This notification also serves as a ransom note in addition to the information it passes across, notifying the victim about the use of the very strong key in encrypting all their files. Based on the successful takeover of the computer system by the cybercriminals, the victim would be expected to pay certain fees as ransom to enable him or her to receive KRUU decryption tool as promised by the cybercriminals....

MSOP ransomware locks data and demands ransom paymentThreat SummaryThe ransom noteQuick guide on opportunities to decrypt .msop filesSTOP ransomware stays loyal to its only distribution vectorRemove MSOP ransomware virus easily MSOP ransomware spreads via malicious downloads and, once installed, the first thing it does is disable security programs present on the victim’s computer. This allows it to start the system scanning and data encryption process without interruptions. To encrypt the files, the ransomware uses either online or offline key....

The ransom note dropped by PQGS ransomware suggests that all of victim’s personal or work files stored on the system were encrypted with the strongest encryption and in order to recover them, the victim has to pay a ransom. The note notifies that the price of data decryption tool depends on whether the victim manages to contact the offenders within 3 full days or later. If one does, the price of the decryption will be set to $490 (with 50% discount)....

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“Is That You” Facebook virus aims to obtain sensitive data and spread other cyber threatsScam campaign has been killed once but raises again in 2020Consequences of clicking on “Its You” Facebook virus videoSummaryInfected users continue the cycle of infections via the Messenger appEasy steps to remove “Is That You” Facebook virus entirely Users who click on the video link included in the message are redirected to a fake Youtube page and a messenger-alike log in window pops up....

They will further expatiate that BPQD ransomware virus has succeeded in making all files unreadable inclusive of pictures, documents and various data that may be very important to the victim, and considering the fact they made use of very strong and unique encryption key, then it leaves the victim no other option than to pay the ransom fees they’re asking for to the cybercriminals. Also included will be two email addresses, namely; support@sysmail....

EEWT virus typically awaits for unsuspecting victims in a form of a fake pirated software copy. These are made available to download by cybercriminals in various crack/warez sites as they upload these under names of popular computer programs and games. Users who have the habit of trying to install legitimate software illegally are at high risk of falling victim to a STOP/DJVU ransomware attack. The meaning of the _readme.txt file Once all data is encrypted, the victim will notice ransom notes dropped in each folder....