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 Qazx ransomware

What is Qazx ransomware?

Qazx is a destructive program that falls under the ransomware classification. This means that it encrypts the files on the target computer and demands ransom for the decryption.
It is important to note that Qazx belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family. In simple terms, this means that it’s similar to other programs in the family, such as Gosw.
It is also worth noting that files encrypted by the ransomware have .qazx file extension; this means that this virus is easy to identify. This is especially important because the ransom note created by the virus, “_readme.txt”, is not unique; all STOP/Djvu ransomware uses the same text.
You can read the text of the ransom note on the image above. To summarize, the hackers want $980 in ransom. Alternatively, if the victim pays within three days, the price is $490. This “incentive” exists because the hackers want their victims to quickly pay the ransom and not think too much about it.
Why? Because people who do think about it can realize that paying the hackers is very risky. They can simply take their money and disappear with it, not decrypting anything. This is why you should consider following our guide instead. It will explain how to remove Qazx ransomware and decrypt .qazx files without dealing with these criminals.

How to remove Gosw ransomware

What is Gosw ransomware?

Gosw is a new ransomware virus that uses STOP/Djvu template. In the world of malware, quantity often beats quality, which is why hacker often release one virus right after another. To speed things up, they’re using templates, changing only what’s necessary. This is why Gosw is so similar to other viruses like Goba and Goaq.
Gosw is a ransomware virus. This means that it encrypts the victim’s files so that it can extort money for decryption. Affected files are gives .gosw file extension, which can be used to identify this virus. The virus also leaves a ransom note (“_readme.txt”, can be read on the image above). This note gives the victim the hacker’s contact information and tells them how much they need to pay ($980 or $490).
But this note is not entirely truthful. It says that paying the hackers is the only way to restore the files, however, this is not completely correct. You may be able to remove Gosw ransomware and decrypt .gosw files without paying the hacker anything. Read the guide below for instructions.

How to remove Goaq ransomware

What is Goaq ransomware?

Goaq is a malicious program (a virus) that infects computers through advertisements on shady websites, suspicious e-mail attachments, and other means. After taking control of a computer, Goaq encrypts all user files that it can find: documents, spreadsheets, pictures, videos, and so on. It also gives these files .goaq file extension.
It is not possible for the victim to view or edit these encrypted files; effectively, they’re lost. But encrypting files is not the same as deleting them. It is more like locking the files with a password. The hacker is the only person who knows it, however; the whole point of the virus is to sell the password to the victim. Since this is, quite clearly, extortion, these viruses are called ransomware.
After encrypting the files, the virus creates a text file called “_readme.txt”, which contains the hackers’ demands. You can read it on the image above. From this note, we can learn that the hackers want $980, or $490 if the victim pays within three days.
Quite expensive, isn’t it? And to add insult to the injury, these criminals often disappear after receiving the money, without decrypting the files. This is why paying them is not recommended. Instead, read the article below; it will explain how to remove Goaq ransomware and decrypt .goaq files without involving the hacker.

How to remove Goba ransomware

What is Goba ransomware?

Goba is a ransomware-type virus discovered only a few days ago. It belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family, which means it is similar to other STOP/Djvu viruses, like Qotr. That is because all these viruses share the same template.
As a ransomware program, Goba attempts to make money by encrypting the files on the infected computer. These files cannot be opened or edited in any way unless they’re decrypted. The hackers behind Goba demand money to perform this procedure. The amount of money they demand is quite significant, 980 or 490 US dollars. Evidently, the hackers are hoping that the victim would have enough valuable files to justify this price.
These demands are communicated to the victim through a text file called “_readme.txt”, which you can read on the image above. Please note, however, that this note is not unique to Goba ransomware. All Djvu viruses use the same note. As such, the note can’t be used to identify the ransomware. To do that, you need to check the extension of the encrypted files. Those encrypted by Goba have .goba file extension.
After reading all this, you’re probably wondering whether it’s possible to avoid paying the hackers. And the answer is yes. The guide below will explain how to remove Goba ransomware and decrypt .goba files without even talking to the criminal. Not all files may be recoverable, however.

How to remove Reopen ransomware

Reopen ransom note: Your Files Are Has Been Locked Your Files Has Been Encrypted with cryptography Algorithm If You Need Your Files And They are Important to You, Dont be shy Send Me an Email Send Test File + The Key File on Your System (File Exist in C:/ProgramData example : KEY-SE-24r6t523 or RSAKEY.KEY) to Make Sure Your Files Can be Restored Make an Agreement on Price with me and Pay Get Decryption Tool + RSA Key AND Instruction For Decryption Process Attention: 1- Do Not Rename or Modify The Files (You May loose That file) 2- Do Not Try To Use 3rd Party Apps or Recovery Tools ( if You want to do that make an copy from Files and try on them and Waste Your time ) 3-Do not Reinstall Operation System(Windows) You may loose the key File and Loose Your Files 4-Do Not Always Trust to Middle mans and negotiators (some of them are good but some of them agree on 4000usd for example and Asked 10000usd From Client) this Was happened Your Case ID : [REDACTED] Our Email:Reopenthefile@gmail.com This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Reopen ransomware.

What is Reopen ransomware?

Reopen is a recently-developed virus that encrypts your files and demands payment to make them accessible again. Unsurprisingly, this category of viruses is called ransomware.
This virus belongs to the VoidCrypt ransomware family. In simple terms, this means that Reopen is not a unique virus; it was made using a template. This becomes apparent by reading the ransom note left by the virus (a text file named “INFORMATION.TXT”). You can read it on the image above; it is very similar to ransom notes left by other VoidCrypt viruses such as Eking.
Reopen also modifies the names of the files after encrypting them. An e-mail address belonging to the hackers, a victim’s ID, and .reopen file extension are added to the end of each file name. The virus does this so that inattentive victims who somehow miss the ransom note could still notice that they were attacked.
Of course, it is not a good idea to contact the criminal. Although some do, indeed, decrypt the files after payment, many of them simply take the money and disappear. This is why you should learn about other ways to remove Reopen ransomware and decrypt .reopen files. The guide below can help you with that.

How to remove SkullLocker ransomware

SkullLocker ransom note: Witaj, Twoje pliki zostały zaszyfrowane przez SkullLocker ransomware. Aby odzyskać dostęp do nich, musisz zapłacić okup w ciągu 72 godzin. W przeciwnym razie dane zostaną trwale utracone. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji na temat sposobu zapłaty okupu i odzyskiwania plików, przejdź na stronę internetową podaną poniżej. [REDACTED] Jeśli masz jakiekolwiek pytania, możesz skontaktować się z nami za pomocą adresu e-mail [REDACTED]. Nie próbuj usuwać programu ransomware ani próbować odzyskać danych za pomocą oprogramowania antywirusowego. Może to spowodować trwałe uszkodzenie Twoich plików. Pamiętaj, że czas jest kluczowy. Im dłużej zwlekasz, tym mniejsze szanse na odzyskanie Twoich plików. Pozdrawiamy, Zespół ransomware This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove SkullLocker ransomware.

What is SkullLocker ransomware?

SkullLocker is a computer virus that became active several days ago. It operates under the ransomware model, which means that it encrypts the files on the infected computer and demands money to decrypt them. The virus also gives the encrypted files .skull file extension.
This is important for the purposes of identifying the ransomware. Another useful tool in this regard is the ransom note left by the virus. In SkullLocker’s case, it is called “read_it.txt”, and is written entirely in Polish. Read the translation below, or, assuming you know Polish, check the image above for the original text. READ MORE

How to remove Ssaw ransomware

Ssaw ransom note: Давай поиграем в игру...... Ваши все файлы были зашифрованы приватным ключом на сервере TOR. Единственный способ вернуть все файлы это выпросить секретный файл с ключом. При попытке избавиться от вируса = все ваши данные будут удалены и проданы на чёрный маркет. Материнская плата сгорит. Данные которые заблокированы: Фотографии, видео, документы, пароли и логины. БИОС ЗАБЛОКИРОВАН ДАННЫЕ ЗАШИФРОВАНЫ Удачи. Оставшиеся время: 7 часов. This is the end of the note. Below you will a guide explaining how to remove Ssaw ransomware.

What is Ssaw ransomware?

Ssaw is a second, recently discovered, version of the Saw virus. Just like the original virus, it is a ransomware program which encrypts the files on the target computer. This time, the encrypted files are given .ssaw file extension.
Even though Ssaw is the second iteration of the virus, not much has changed since the first version. The virus still contains references to the Saw movie and changes the victim’s desktop wallpaper to an image of a character from that movie. The ransom note, “как расшифровать файлы.txt”, is still written in Russian, limiting the virus. It has, however, been rewritten to look slightly more professional. READ MORE

How to remove Qotr ransomware

What is Qotr ransomware?

Qotr is a new strain of the STOP/Djvu ransomware virus. Many such strain exist, and all of them are very similar to each other (compare Iotr, for example). This is because all of them use the same computer code, so it’s easy for the hackers to produce new strains.
The absolute majority of viruses nowadays are created for financial gain, however, there are different methods of accomplishing this objective. Some viruses use the victim’s computer to generate cryptocurrency, some attempt to get access to the victim’s bank account. Ransomware viruses, meanwhile, use cryptography to stop the victim from accessing their files, and demand payment for the reversal of this procedure. This is the method that STOP/Djvu – and, by extension, Qotr – uses.
STOP/Djvu viruses encrypt the files and give them a four-letter extension (.qotr file extension, in this case). Then, the hackers demand $980 or $490 for decryption. More information about the hackers’ demands can be found in the “_readme.txt” file, a ransom note created by the virus (pictured on the image above).
Few people would be comfortable paying almost a thousand US dollars to restore their files, and so, there is a demand for alternative solutions. Our guide aims to address this demand; it will teach you how to remove Qotr ransomware and decrypt .qotr files without paying the cybercriminals.

How to remove Lilmoon ransomware

Lilmoon ransomware: Your Files Are Has Been Locked Your Files Has Been Encrypted with cryptography Algorithm If You Need Your Files And They are Important to You, Dont be shy Send Me an Email Send Test File + The Key File on Your System (File Exist in C:/ProgramData example : RSAKEY-SE-24r6t523 pr RSAKEY.KEY) to Make Sure Your Files Can be Restored Get Decryption Tool + RSA Key AND Instruction For Decryption Process Attention: 1- Do Not Rename or Modify The Files (You May loose That file) 2- Do Not Try To Use 3rd Party Apps or Recovery Tools ( if You want to do that make an copy from Files and try on them and Waste Your time ) 3-Do not Reinstall Operation System(Windows) You may loose the key File and Loose Your Files Your Case ID : OUR Email :encrypt.ns@gmail.com in Case of no answer: decrypt.ns@gmail.com This is the end of the note. Read the guide below to learn how to remove Lilmoon ransomware.

What is Lilmoon ransomware?

Lilmoon is a hostile program that takes over the victim’s computer to encrypt the data on it. This behavior, as well as several others, have placed Lilmoon in the ransomware category of viruses.
For those unfamiliar with this classification, ransomware viruses encrypt files on the affected computer so that the victim cannot access them. Then, the hackers demand payment to restore access. This is precisely what Lilmoon does. It also renames the encrypted files, appending the hackers’ e-mail and the .lilmoon file extension to the end of each file name.
This is done to make it obvious that the computer has been infected. Although many viruses, like cryptocurrency miners, don’t want to be discovered, this is not the case with ransomware, because it requires the victim to actively pay the criminal.
Lilmoon ransomware also creates a ransom note, “Dectryption-guide.txt”, that tells the victim how to contact the hacker in a more verbose way, and gives some other instructions. It can be read on the image above.
Obviously, writing to these criminals is not advised; they will likely demand an exorbitant amount of money and might not even decrypt your files after getting it. Instead, you should explore alternative ways to remove Lilmoon ransomware and decrypt .lilmoon files. Reading the guide below is a good start.

How to remove Alice ransomware

Alice ransom note: Привет! твой компьютер заблокирован, данные будут уничтожены полностью. При попытке удаления сгорит материнская плата и жесткий диск. Для сохранения данных необходимо перевести 150 долларов на btc кошелек bc1qaya7rnzp3lx3zcq4v9v4lskahltrd0nq50s4x0 и написать в тг @sorry_bro_bivaet This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Alice ransomware.

What is Alice ransomware?

Alice is the name of a recently released ransomware program. The most important function of every ransomware program is the encryption of the files. Through this encryption, these viruses hold your files hostage, as they’re inaccessible while encrypted.
Alice ransomware, in particular, adds .alice file extension to the encrypted files’ names; giving encrypted files a unique extension is common in ransomware. The virus also leaves a ransom note, to communicate its demands to the victim. The note is pictured on the image above, however, it is in Russian.
We have translated this note for you so that you can understand the hackers’ demands. READ MORE

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