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 STOP ransomware and decrypt .STOP, .SUSPENDED, .WAITING files

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What is STOP ransomware?

STOP is an old ransomware program that still infects browsers all over the world. This is an old virus, but every day scammers develop new versions of virus to increase their income. STOP encodes important files on the computer to prevent further use. Unavailable files have the extensions .STOP , .SUSPENDED , or .WAITING , which denote files that cannot be opened. Unfortunately, it is also impossible to remove the extension by renaming, because the developers use a powerful encryption code. After all files are encrypted, STOP will display the ransom note on the desktop and in the folders where the encrypted files are located: READ MORE

How to Remove .ekvf (Djvu/STOP) Ransomware

What is Ekvf ransomware

Ekvf is a new variant in the Djvu (STOP) ransomware family. It encrypts users’ files, appends .ekvf extension to them and leaves ransom notes called _readme.txt in folders with encrypted files. Unfortunately, there is little chance of decrypting .ekvf file without paying the criminals. You may try Emsisoft’s Decrypter and see if it works. Otherwise, there are methods of file recovery usually used for deleted files, that you may try. In some cases they help users restore some of most of their lost files. This article provides you with ways to remove Ekvf ransomware virus and try to recover .ekvf files. READ MORE

How to Remove .reig (Djvu/STOP) Ransomware

What is Reig ransomware

Reig is a new variant of STOP (Djvu) ransomware. It may get downloaded onto a computer together with a fake Flash Player update or with a software crack/pirated program. Reig will encrypt users’ files and add .reig extension to them, then leave ransom notes called _readme.txt in folders with encrypted files. READ MORE

How to remove YGKZ (STOP/DJVU) ransomware

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What is YGKZ ransomware

YGKZ is a new ransomware virus, that belongs to STOP/DJVU file-encryption-ransomware family. In the most cases, YGKZ ransomware spreads by the means of malicious executables and installers. Such files are usually promoted as free/cracked software and distributed through free-file sharing services and torrent trackers. However, criminals can easily infect computers remotely the means of remote access ports and terminals. When YGKZ gets into the operating system, it begins to modify registry folder and infects system processes. Then YGKZ virus begins the encryption process. As the result, your files get new “.YGKZ” extensions. At the same time YGKZ drops the ransom note called “_readme.txt”. By the means of such note criminals try to assure you, that the only way out is to pay them. We strongly recommend you to avoid any contact with them, because there is no any guarantee, that they will decrypt the files. Moreover, it’s easy for them to make the situation much worse. So, if you need to remove YGKZ ransomware and decrypt “.YGKZ” files, you’d better use our guide! READ MORE

How to remove Strike ransomware

Oops! Some files in your computer are encrypted! You can try to contact data recovery companies, They will tell you that they cannot decrypt. If you want to decrypt all files, you need to pay some fees. You can send me two small encrypted files and encrypted uuid to make sure I can decrypt them. You can buy BTC through localbitcoins.com, I will send you the decryption tool when the payment is confirmed. File Extension: .strike Contact Emails: SheilaBeasley@tutanota.com CarolynDixon@tutanota.com Attention! Please send the mail to all mailboxes at the same time! Encrypted UUID:

What is Strike ransomware

Strike is a new threat, that belongs to the file-encryption ransomware class of viruses. In the most cases, criminals infect computers with Strike ransomware by the means of executable files and installers. Criminals often promote such files, as free/cracked software or updates. However, they can easily infect computers directly, by the means of remote access ports and terminals. When Strike virus gets into the system, it modifies the system and then encrypts the files. As the result, the files get new “.strike” extensions. At the same time Strike drops the ransom note, the purpose of which is to force you to purchase criminals’ decryption service. So if you need to remove Strike ransomware and decrypt “.strike” files, read our detailed guide! READ MORE

How to remove MILIHPEN ransomware

Two things have happened to your company. Gigabytes of archived files that we deemed valuable or sensitive were downloaded from your network to a secure location. When you contact us we will tell you how much data was downloaded and can provide extensive proof of the data extraction. You can analyze the type of the data we download on our websites. If you do not contact us we will start leaking the data periodically in parts. We have also encrypted files on your computers with military grade algorithms. If you don't have extensive backups the only way to retrieve your data is with our software. Restoration of your data with our software requires a private key which only we possess. To confirm that our decryption software works send 2 encrypted files from random computers to us via email. You will receive further instructions after you send us the test files. We will make sure you retrieve your data swiftly and securely and your data that we downloaded will be securely deleted when our demands are met. If we do not come to an agreement your data will be leaked on this website. Website: hxxp://corpleaks.net TOR link: hxxp://hxt254aygrsziejn.onion Contact us via email: markuspeirrerea177@tutanota.com giomarkusnielson@tutanota.com markuspeirrerea177@protonmail.com

What is MILIHPEN ransomware

MILIHPEN is a new virus, the function of which is restricting an access to data. We characterize this virus as a ransomware. In the most cases MILIHPEN ransomware spreads by the means of fake installers. Criminals often promote them as free or cracked software and distribute them through file sharing services and torrent trackers. However, criminals can also use botnets and remote access terminals to infect devices and even networks. When MILIHPEN virus gets into the system, it modifies registry folder and system processes. Then, by the means of these modifications, MILIHPEN encrypts the data. As the result, your files get new “.MILIHPEN” extensions. At the same time MILIHPEN drops the ransom note called “MILIHPEN-INSTRUCT.txt”. Don’t try to decrypt your data and to remove MILIHPEN ransomware by yourself. Without a guide, you can easily damage your files without any possibility to restore them. And if you need one, read our MILIHPEN removal guide! READ MORE

How to remove Avaad (Dharma) ransomware

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED Don't worry,you can return all your files! If you want to restore them, follow this link:email Avaaddams@msgsafe.io YOUR ID - If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:Freaker@msgsafe.io Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data 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) or you can become a victim of a scam.

What is Avaad ransomware

Avaad is a ransomware type of virus and it belongs to Dharma file-encryption ransomware family. This family is not new and contain a great amount of viruses. Talking exactly about Avaad ransomware, usually criminals spread it by the means of malicious installers. Victims face them on numerous file sharing services and torrent trackers. Criminals promote them as free or cracked software. Moreover, they can easily infect your computer or even network by the means of botnets and remote access terminals. If criminals are lucky to infect your device, Avaad begins to modify the registry folder and system processes. Then, by the means of these modifications, Avaad encrypts the data. As the result, your files get new “.id-*ID*.[Avaaddams@msgsafe.io].Avaad” extensions. We strongly recommend you not to try to remove Avaad ransomware and to decrypt “.Avaad” files by yourself without a guide. And if you need one, continue reading! READ MORE

How to remove COSD (STOP/DJVU) ransomware

What is COSD ransomware

Every day internet users face numerous threats on the internet and the one of the most dangerous ones is ransomware infection. And in this article we are going to tell you about COSD ransomware. This virus belongs to the STOP/DJVU file encryption ransomware family. Mostly, COSD ransomware infects computers by the means of malicious installers, which are distributed through free file sharing services and torrent trackers. However, criminals can easily infect your PC with COSD virus through the remote access ports. When COSD gets into the system, it modifies the file structures and make the files unreadable. As the result the files get new “.COSD” extensions. We strongly recommend you not to try to remove COSD ransomware and decrypt “.COSD” files without a guide. And if you need one, read our detailed guide on how to do it! READ MORE

How to remove PLAM (STOP/DJVU) ransomware

What is PLAM ransomware

Nowadays cyber criminals create new ransomware viruses nearly every day and the one of the newest ones is PLAM ransomware. This virus is a part of STOP/DJVU file-encryption ransomware family, whose viruses infects a great amount of computers in a short term period. It happens because criminals use a great variety of tools to spread the viruses. In case of PLAM ransomware infection, criminals mostly use malicious executable files to spread it. You can easily face such files on various free file sharing services and torrent trackers. Generally criminals promote the files that contain PLAM virus as cracked or free software. When PLAM is in the system, it modifies the file structures and adds “.PLAM” extension to the infected files. So if you need to remove PLAM ransomware and possibly decrypt “.PLAM” files, read our detailed guide! READ MORE

How to Remove Pola (STOP/Djvu) Ransomware

What is Pola ransomware

A new variant of STOP (Djvu) ransomware adds .pola extension to encrypted files. Most of the time users end up with Pola ransomware on their computers after downloading pirated programs and software cracks. Once launched, the ransomware will encrypt users’ files, append .pola extension to them and leave ransom notes named _readme.txt in folders with encrypted files. Unfortunately, STOP/Djvu ransomware users a strong encryption algorithm, and there is little chance to decrypt files infected with newer versions of STOP/Djvu, for free. You may try Emsisoft’s Decrypter and see if works on your files. Otherwise, you may use this step-by-step guide to remove Pola ransomware from your computer and try to restore .pola files using methods of file recovery. READ MORE

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