Category: Ransomware

Articles about ransomware – malware encrypting your personal files or stopping you from accessing your computer – and ways to remove it

How to remove Kevin ransomware

What is Kevin ransomware?

Kevin is a recently-discovered ransomware program. This term explains the primary aim of this virus: to extract money from its victims by the means of ransom. To accomplish this, Kevin ransomware performs a simple sequence of actions.
The first step is to encrypt the files. As such files cannot be accessed, they can be considered “stolen”. Then, it renames the encrypted files to highlight that an attack has taken place. To be more precise, the hacker’s e-mail address and .kevin file extension get added to the end of each filename.
Finally, the virus also creates a ransom note, named “ReadMe_kevin.txt”. This rather brief note can be read on the image above, and doesn’t really contain anything except the aforementioned e-mail address.
So, should you contact the criminal? Probably not. First, this will this encourage him to carry out future attacks; attacks that might target you again. Second, these people are neither trustworthy nor honorable. They’re criminals after all. Many of them stop replying after receiving, without bothering to decrypt the files at all.
For this reason, you should explore other ways to remove Kevin ransomware and decrypt .kevin files. Our guide aims to aid in this process of exploration.

How to remove HBM ransomware

HBM ransom note: all your data has been locked us You want to return? write email hebem@cock.li or hebem@tuta.io This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove HBM ransomware.

What is HBM ransomware?

HBM is a new ransomware program belonging to Dharma ransomware family. It encrypts the files on the victim’s computer, which makes them inaccessible. This is done to allow the hacker to demand money for decryption later. Generally speaking, all ransomware operates like this.
After encrypting the files, HBM renames them in a way typical for Dharma viruses. A victim’s ID, the hacker’s e-mail address, and .HBM file extension all get appended to the original name of the file. Once the encryption process is complete, the virus finally reveals its existence. Two ransom notes appear; the first one is a pop-up, and the second one is a text file named “info.txt”. The notes contain, more-or-less, the same information. For reference purposes, the text note is presented on the image above.
As neither note communicates how much money the hacker wants for decryption, you may feel tempted to contact him, simply so that you can ascertain the price and decide on the course of action afterwards. Though understandable, you must be aware of the risks involved, as contacting the hacker can make you into a target for future attacks.
The guide below explains how to remove HBM ransomware and decrypt .HBM files without contacting the criminal at all.

How to remove RansomBoggs ransomware

RansomBoggs ransom note: Dear human life form! This is James P. Sullivan, an employee of Monsters, Inc. Recently our company has again expecienced great financial problems and we require some cash to move on with our electronic crap. So we are relying on you in these hard times and are crying for help. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience but I am currently encrypting your documents using AES-128. This key is encrypted using RSA public key and saved to aes.bin file: [ C:\Users\[REDACTED]\Desktop\aes.bin ] Please, DO NOT WORRY! I have a decrypting functionality too. Just don't delete aes.bin, please. You will need it! ================================================================================== You just need to contact me: m0nsters-inc@proton.me https://t.me/m0nsters_inc TOX 76F64AF81368A06D514A98C129F56EF09950A 8C7DF19BB1B839C996436DCD36A6F27C4DF00A6 ================================================================================== This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove RansomBoggs ransomware.

What is RansomBoggs ransomware?

RansomBoggs ransomware is a malicious program designed to encrypt the files and demand money for decryption. This type of viruses is called ransomware as it quite literally makes money by demanding ransom. RansomBoggs has several other names; you may know it as Sullivan ransomware or Chsch ransomware.
After encrypting the files, RansomBoggs renames them – adding .chsch file extension – and creates a note detailing the demands, a ransom note if you will. This note, called “SullivanDecryptsYourFiles.txt”, can be read on the image above.
Evidently, the hacker behind RansomBoggs was feeling humorous when creating it, as the note references Monsters Incorporated, a cartoon movie released in 2001. Indeed, Sullivan is one of the characters in it. Frustratingly, the hacker doesn’t offer much in terms of actual information, such as his monetary demands. The victim is merely instructed not to delete a certain file and contact the hacker using one of the three methods provided.
You should note, however, that messaging the criminal might have consequences, for example future attacks. With that in mind, you may want to consider other ways to remove RansomBoggs ransomware and decrypt .chsch files. A few of these ways are described in the guide below.

How to remove NULLTHEGAME ransomware

NULLTHEGAME ransom note: Don't worry, you can return all your files! All you have to do is pay 30 monero Address: 897EQfuea2sQbte5YLssvUZR68pLkNHXPdNsXQPxEjnZ42Vc oDc19DpJAWr6NCVT2oAnWieozQPsRK7Bj83r49pN1LeaUi3 What guarantees that I will give back your files? The fact that all I care about is the money! Not your files. Sincerely: NULLTHEGAME$_$ Email me: bigphatballss@proton.me This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove NULLTHEGAME ransomware.

What is NULLTHEGAME ransomware?

NULLTHEGAME ransomware (also known as NULL ransomware) is a new virus that belongs to Chaos family. Another recent example of a virus in this family is Anthraxbulletproof ransomware.
Created explicitly to make money, NULLTHEGAME utilizes digital ransom in order to accomplish this goal. It encrypts the victims’ files, adds .NULL file extension to their names, and creates a ransom note named “read_it.txt” (which you can read on the image above).
Encrypted files cannot be accessed in any way, but the note reassures the victim that they can be decrypted. The hacker demands 30 Monero coins for decryption. Although Monero, being a cryptocurrency, tends to fluctuate in price, one Monero coin currently equals 140 US dollars. This means that the hacker is asking for $4200, a significant amount of money for most people.
Very few people would consider paying this much, and even those that have the money to spare should think twice. Many cybercriminals responsible for ransomware programs disappear once the victim pays them, and do not decrypt the files. Thankfully, there are other ways to remove NULLTHEGAME ransomware and decrypt .NULL files. You can read about several such methods in the guide below.

How to remove Kcbu ransomware

What is Kcbu ransomware?

Kcbu is a recent iteration of STOP/Djvu ransomware. It encrypts the files with a cryptographic algorithm, much like any other ransomware would, and then renames them. The files receive a new four-letter extension, in this case .kcbu file extension. The name of the strain is derived from this extension.
Checking the extension is the only way to reliably identify a strain. You see, STOP/Djvu iterations are very similar to each other, they all leave the same ransom note and demand the same amount of money. You can compare another STOP/Djvu variant, Kcvp and you will see that they’re almost identical.
Although STOP/Djvu did change over time, those days, the ransom note is always named “_readme.txt” and always contains the same text. You can read the text of the note on the image above, though we will also summarize it. The note demands 980 US dollars in ransom, and offers a 50% discount for victims that pay within 72 hours.
Don’t rush to contact the hackers, however. Often, they will completely disappear after receiving the payment and will not decrypt anything. Instead, explore alternative ways to remove Kcbu ransomware and decrypt .kcbu files. Some of these ways are explained in the guide below.

How to remove Kcvp ransomware

What is Kcvp ransomware?

Kcvp is a novel strain of STOP/Djvu ransomware. More than a thousand strains exist, and most of them are nearly identical to each other. After encrypting the files, all STOP/Djvu strains add a four-letter extension to their names; in this case, .kcvp file extension. The strains are named after these extensions, as it is the easiest way to distinguish them. Although even these names are often similar; for example Tcvp is an another recent version of STOP/Djvu.
After this, the ransomware creates a ransom note. The note, named “_readme.txt”, always contains the same text, though the hackers’ contact information might differ. The virus demands $980 to decrypt the files, and offers a 50% discount to those who pay within 3 days as a manipulative trick. Full text of the note is available on the image above.
Almost a thousand dollars is quite a lot of money. It’s likely that you don’t want to pay that much to restore your files. With that in mind, we’ve prepared a guide explaining alternative ways to remove Kcvp ransomware and decrypt .kcvp files, those that don’t involve paying the hackers.

How to remove Bkqfmsahpt ransomware

Bkqfmsahpt ransom note: Hello! All your files are encrypted! Email me if you want to get your files back - I will do it very quickly! Contact me by email: datasto100@tutanota.com restore_help@swisscows.email The subject line must contain an encryption extension or the name of your company! Do not rename encrypted files, you may lose them forever. You may be a victim of fraud. Free decryption as a guarantee. Send us up to 3 files for free decryption. The total file size should be no more than 1 MB! (not in the archive), and the files should not contain valuable information. (databases, backups, large Excel spreadsheets, etc.) To contact us, we recommend that you create an email address at protonmail.com or tutanota.com Because gmail and other public email programs can block our messages! If you do not receive a response from us for a long time, check your spam folder. =========================================================== Customer service TOX ID: 0FF26770BFAEAD95194506E6970CC1C395B 04159038D785DE316F05CE6DE67324C6038727A58 Only emergency! Use if support is not responding This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Bkqfmsahpt ransomware.

What is Bkqfmsahpt ransomware?

Bkqfmsahpt is the name of a new ransomware program. It is similar to another such program we’ve reported on recently, specifically Yguekcbe. This is not surprising, as both belong to Snatch ransomware family.
Once on the victim’s computer, it performs several malicious actions. The first of these is to encrypt the files using a cryptographic algorithm. Such files cannot be opened or edited unless they’re decrypted. The second is to rename these files, adding .bkqfmsahpt file extension to their names. This is how the virus got its name. The third, and the last, action is the creation of a ransom note. The note, named “HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT”, serves as a way for the hackers to communicate their demands. You can read its full text on the image above.
The message contained in the note makes it evident that Bkqfmsahpt specifically targets companies, though this doesn’t mean that private individuals can’t get infected with it. The note does not mention the price, only contact information.
But contacting the hackers may be a bad idea. Although we don’t have information on these hackers in particular, generally they tend to simply collect the money and disappear. This is why it may be wise to explore your other options. Some of these ways to remove Bkqfmsahpt ransomware and decrypt .bkqfmsahpt files are described in the guide below.

How to remove Mafer ransomware

Mafer ransom note: All Your Files Encrypted And Sensitive Data Downloaded (Financial Documents,Contracts,Invoices etc.. ). To Get Decryption Tools You Should Buy Our Decrption Tools And Then We Will Send You Decryption Tools And Delete Your Sensitive Data From Our Servers. If Payment Is Not Made We have to Publish Your Sensitive Data If Necessary Sell Them And Send Them To Your Competitors And After A While Our Servers Will Remove Your Decrypion Keys From Servers. Your Files Encrypted With Strongest Encryption Algorithm So Without Our Decryption Tools Nobody Can't Help You So Do Not Waste Your Time In Vain! Your ID: hhNAst Email Address: dr.filees@gmail.com In Case Of Problem With First Email Write Us E-mail At : luka.born@tutanota.com Send Your ID In Email And Check Spam Folder. This Is Just Business To Get Benefits, If Do Not Contact Us After 48 Hours Decryption Price Will x2. What Guarantee Do We Give You ? You Should Send Some Encrypted Files To Us For Decryption Test. ---------------------------------------- Attention! Do Not Edit Or Rename Encrypted Files. Do Not Try To Decrypt Files By Third-Party Or Data Recovery Softwares It May Damage Files. In Case Of Trying To Decrypt Files With Third-Party Sofwares,This May Make The Decryption Harder So Prices Will Be Rise. ---------------------------------------- How To Buy Bitcoin : Buy Bitcoin Instructions At LocalBitcoins : https://localbitcoins.com/guides/how-to-buy-bitcoins Buy Bitcoin Instructions At Coindesk And Get More Info By Searching At Google : https://www.coindesk.com/learn/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin/ This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Mafer ransomware.

What is Mafer ransomware?

Mafer ransomware is a harmful program that belongs to the VoidCrypt ransomware family. It includes many other viruses such as Rar and Joker.
Mafer ransomware operates in a very typical (for ransomware) fashion. First, and rather obviously, it encrypts all files on the infected computer; it wouldn’t be much of a ransomware if it didn’t do that. It also renames the encrypted files, adding certain information to their names. Specifically, it adds a unique ID, the hacker’s email, and .Mafer file extension. Lastly, it creates a ransom note, “Read_Me!_.txt”, which can be read on the image above.
The note, due to its misuse of capitalization and poor English, is rather hard to read, so we will summarize its contents. It assumes that the victim is a company and doesn’t mention the decryption price. It does however mention that the cost will double after 48 hours, and that the hackers expect to be paid in Bitcoin.
It is generally not recommended to interact with cybercriminals, since they might just disappear with your money and not decrypt your files at all. And if you’re not a company, and were targeted by mistake, you don’t have this option at all. Read our guide to explore your other options; ways to remove Mafer ransomware and decrypt .Mafer files without contacting the hackers.

How to remove MNX ransomware

MNX ransom note: !!!All of your files are encrypted!!! To decrypt them send e-mail to this address: decrypt@techie.com. If we don't answer in 24h., send e-mail to this address: decrypt123@sent.com This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove MNX ransomware.

What is MNX ransomware?

MNX is a new strain of Phobos, a ransomware-type program. Once on the victim’s computer, it performs the following steps.
First, it encrypts all user files, such as documents, pictures, spreadsheets, et cetera. System files are left unaffected. Second, it renames these files, adding a unique ID number, the hacker’s email, and .MNX file extension to the end of the filename. Third, it leaves two different types of ransom note.
The first is a simple text file, “info.txt”. You can read the full text of this note on the image above. The second is a pop-up. It is significantly longer, but doesn’t actually contain any useful information; it’s mainly just warnings and disclaimers. It does however mention that the hackers expect to be paid in Bitcoins.
So the question is, should you? Pay the hackers that is. There’s no easy answer to this question, it all depends on what files you lost, how much money you can spare, and so on. But you should know that these hackers are often unreliable. Many of them choose to ignore their victims after receiving payment, so you should factor this into your assessment.
The guide below will explain how to remove MNX ransomware and decrypt .MNX files without paying ransom. You may not be able to recover all files this way, but it’s an option you should at least consider.

How to remove Vohuk ransomware

Vohuk ransom note: [~] Vohuk Ransomware V1.3 >>> What's happened? ALL YOUR FILES ARE STOLEN AND ENCRYPTED. To recovery your data and not to allow data leakage, it is possible only through purchase of a private key from us. >>> What guarantees? We are not a politically motivated group and we do not need anything other than your money. Before paying you can send us up to 2 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 2MB(non archived). files should not contain valuable information. (databases, backups, large excel sheets, etc.) >>> CONTACT US: Please write an email to both: payordiebaby@tutanota.com & payordiebaby69@msgsafe.io Write this Unique-ID in the title of your message: [REDACTED] >>> ATTENTION! Do not delete or rename or modify encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price(they add their fee to our). We use strong encryption, nobody can restore your files except us. The price depends on how fast you contact with us. remember to hurry up, as your email address may not be available for very long. All your stolen data will be loaded into cybercriminal forums/blogs if you do not pay ransom. If you do not pay the ransom we will attack your company repeatedly again. This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Vohuk ransomware.

What is Vohuk ransomware?

Vohuk is a malware program more specifically categorized as ransomware. It utilizes cryptographic algorithms to encrypt all user files on the infected computer. These encrypted files cannot be accessed; to view or edit them, decryption is necessary. This is how this virus works, it offers to decrypt the files it encrypted. The hackers demand money for this procedure, of course.
Vohuk, just like every other ransomware program, leaves a ransom note. In this case, it is called “README.txt”. The full text of the note is available on the image above. That said, it doesn’t contain much information at all. The hackers don’t mention the price, only their e-mail addresses.
The virus also renames files while encrypting them. The name of each file is replaced with a string of random characters, while the extension is replaced with .Vohuk file extension.
While contacting the criminals and paying the ransom is an option, it is generally not a good one. Often, they will not decrypt your files even after payment. Instead they will disappear or try to get more money from you. The guide below will explain how to remove Vohuk ransomware and decrypt .Vohuk files without having to deal with the hackers.

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