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The main goal of VTUA ransomware is to illegally block victim’s access to his/hers own files by leveraging a complex encryption algorithm and public encryption key. In order to decrypt locked files, the victim needs a private decryption key, which is in possession of cybercriminals. In legal usages of encryption, it is used to secure information transmission, for example, by sending private data over the Internet, such as passwords, emails, and other sensitive details....

ZWER file virus is similar to the latest DJVU versions, such as KKLL, SQPC, MZLQ, PEZI and others. It stealthily infects the computer system, usually alongside user-downloaded software cracks or illegally obtained copyright-protected files, and displays a fake Windows update screen (created by fake winupdate1.exe process). In addition, it installs a password-stealing malware, called AZORULT, and modifies Windows HOSTS file to block access to various Internet websites. As shown by VirusTotal report, the malware executable sample was called 79e5....

Scammers impersonate Mr. Beast and try to lure people with fake giveawaysExample no. 1: Fake Youtube ads promoting MrBeast Giveaway scam pageExample no. 2: Fake MrBeast Giveaway Scam on FacebookThreat SummaryWhat to do if you have been scammed?Remove malware and potentially unwanted programs from your computer While many people are wondering whether MrBeast giveaways are real of fake, the facts show that the Youtuber actually does what he says, however, it is important to point out that there are many scammers trying to take advantage of Jimmy Donaldson fame and create fake giveaways using his name for popularity....

.google ransomware defined: A computer virus that aims to take your files hostageRansomware SummaryHow computer systems become compromised with ransomwareHow to prevent your computer from getting infected with ransomware Remove .google Ransomware Virus Efficiently Here is a realistic depiction of it, for a file previously existing as “1.jpg” would eventually be transformed to: 1.jpg_ID_738713657_dinanit@protonmail.com.google when the process is completed. Then a ransom message known as “FireRecovery.txt” will be dropped. Contained in the ransom message is a statement claiming that the entire data as contained in the compromised system have been encrypted i....

LEZP ransomware leaves no chances to recover encrypted data_readme.txt note holds a message from criminalsThreat SummaryThe main question – can you recover files with .lezp extension?STOP/DJVU distributes versions via illegal downloadsEliminate LEZP ransomware and get your files back LEZP virus is extremely dangerous and stealthy as it also installs AZOrult password-stealing malware on the system. The purpose of this is to steal all of victim’s login credentials and transmit to the cybercriminals....

Meanwhile, notifications referred as _readme.txt are also forwarded while the above changes are still occurring. _readme.txt notifies the victim about the ransomware attack and the extent to which their computer has been compromised. They will threaten the victim to get ready to pay ransom fees to enable them to receive decryption tools or lose data for good. The ransom note also provides two email addresses so the victim could contact the criminals for further instructions: support@bestyourmail....

OOSS ransomware hits hard – turns personal files uselessThe offline and online key usage explainedThreat SummaryOOSS data decryption is nearly impossibleHow to avoid ransomware attacksBest Way to Remove OOSS Ransomware Virus If you get hit by OOSS file extension ransomware, you will soon discover that you can no longer open any of your personal files. Be it documents, photos or videos – none of these will be accessible. This is the aim of the virus – to cause you a frustration and scare you, then convince you to pay the specified ransom to the provided cryptowallet....

The sole aim of PALQ ransomware is to extort victims after illegally locking their files – therefore, after doing their damage to your data, they leave a ransom-demanding _readme.txt note in various computer locations. The message in it says that all documents such as images, videos, documents, databases, project files and other file types have been encrypted with military-grade encryption algorithm. Although not mentioned in the note, the virus uses Salsa20 + RSA-2048 encryption type....

REIG ransomware virus is designed to delete Volume Shadow Copies from victim’s computer to prevent one from recovering file copies for free. In addition, the virus maliciously modifies Windows HOSTS file to block a list of domains for victim. In other words, this malicious program does everything to prevent the victim from restoring files any other way than paying the ransom to the criminals. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, the Trojan it installs can steal various sensitive information, such as login details, saved credit card information, cryptocurrency, browser cookies and more....

The _readme.txt note specifies that all of victim’s files, including images, videos, archives, documents and others were encrypted with strongest encryption algorithms. The note suggests that files can only be decrypted with a unique decryption key and software provided by SDJM ransomware operators. The note explains that the computer user needs to contact the attackers via provided emails – support@sysmail.ch or helprestoremanager@airmail.cc for further information. The criminals also recommend sending one small encrypted file for test decryption to prove that they actually have the means required to decrypt files....

BORA ransomware damage can be reversed using free STOP DJVU DecryptorThe virus demands money in exchange for a decryption toolThreat SummaryExplanation on how do victims get infected with STOP/DJVU ransomware versionsRemove Bora ransomware virusDecrypt .Bora extension files STOP/DJVU ransomware version uses extremely strong encryption methods that are almost impossible to decipher. As it uses asymmetric encryption method, it locks all files (documents, photos, videos, audio files, databases, and other data) using a public key, but to decrypt ....

The primary aim of this ransomware is to illegally block victim’s access to one’s own data with the help of encryption algorithms. While encryption is typically used to secure data in transit or rest, threat actors behind this malware put it to bad use and take victim’s files hostage. During the cyberattack, the ransomware leaves _readme.txt ransom notes in every affected folder to inform the computer user what has been done to the data and how it can be recovered....

The primary aim of GUJD ransomware is to use military-grade encryption algorithms which ensure that the data on victim’s computer becomes impossible to open. It must be said that the virus encrypts only the first 150 KB of each file, therefore some of formats can still be repaired with some data loss at the beginning of the file. However, the rest of the data becomes unusable and the criminals expect that the victim will try to pay the ransom for data decryption....

HE-HELP ransomware is designed to target employees of business organisations to extort moneyReasons not to pay upQuick SummaryWays to identify ransomware infiltration attempts through spamUninstall HE-HELP ransomware virus from your PC This particular cyber threat has been spotted spreading in the second half of June 2020 via malicious spam e-mails. Victims whose computers are infected are provided with the message from cybercriminals. It states that all information that is stored on the device is encrypted and the executive of the company should pay an unspecified amount of money to decrypt it....

Once all files are encrypted, the ransomware will drops messages from its operators in files dubbed _readme.txt. These files are widely known as “ransom notes.” In short, the message in it demands the computer user to pay a ransom in order to receive a data recovery solution from cybercriminals. Ransom note explained The _readme.txt note warns the computer user that all of files stored on the compromised computer have been encrypted by HHJK virus....

The _readme.txt note contains explanation of what happened to the victim’s computer-stored files and cybercriminals’ proposal on how they can be recovered. The note suggests that all files, including images, videos, databases and documents were encrypted with strongest algorithm and unique key. According to the ransomware analysis, the currently used encryption mode combines Salsa20 and RSA-2048 algorithms. The message left by the attackers explains that there is no other way to recover files except of paying a ransom; if the victim plans to do so, one can contact the attackers via provided emails – support@sysmail....

LockBit ransomware warns to pay the ransom or it publishes files onlineRansomware SummaryRansomware operation in detailLockbit launches a website to leak victims’ dataRansomware distribution explained: how to protect yourself or your company?LockBit ransomware developers push new versionsThe initial versionFebruary 2020 version uses .lockbit extensionNew versions can self-replicateLockBit 2.0 version (July 2021)Remove LockBit ransomware safely and restore your files The Restore-My-Files.txt ransom note tells the victim that all of his/hers important files are encrypted....

MKOS ransomware removes access to your own files by encrypting themThreat SummaryHow to decrypt .mkos files?Ways to avoid ransomware attacksRemove MKOS ransomware virus instantly MKOS file virus brings a message from its developers in _readme.txt ransom note. They inform that all files like photos, databases, documents and other important files were encrypted with the strongest encryption and unique key. The attackers suggest buying the decryption software, which costs $490 if paid within 72 hours, or $980 if later....

The note dropped by the virus explains the cybercriminals intentions and the purpose of data encryption procedure. It soon becomes clear that the ransomware locked files in a way that they can no longer be opened by the computer user. At this point, the power is in the criminals’ hands because they possess the decryption key that is required to unlock victim’s data. Therefore, they try to extort the computer user, offering to purchase the decryption key from them for a large amount of money....

The aim of QLLN virus is to leverage encryption algorithms to make victim’s personal files inaccessible. This causes frustration for the computer user, since people keep various important data in their personal or work computers – including documents, photos, archives, audio and video files. The ransomware drops _readme.txt files throughout the computer system and these files are widely known as “ransom notes.” They all contain an identical message from the cybercriminals, who assure that the only way to get QLLN file decryption tool is to pay a ransom for threat actors behind the ransomware attack....