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 Masons ransomware

Masons ransom note: Attention! All your files are encrypted! To restore your files and access them, send an SMS with the text [REDACTED] to the User Telegram @mineralIaha/@root_king1 You have 1 attempts to enter the code. If this amount is exceeded, all data will irreversibly deteriorate. Be careful when entering the code! Glory @six62ix This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Masons ransomware.

What is Masons ransomware?

Masons is a recently discovered virus that falls under the ransomware category. These viruses are designed to make money for the hackers by extorting it from the victims. The virus encrypts the data on the victim’s computer, which renders it inaccessible. Then, the virus demands money to decrypt the data. Many hackers behind ransomware are targeting companies, but regular people fall victims to ransomware as well.
Masons renames the files after encrypting them; they are given .masons file extension. This means that a file that was previously named “image.jpg” would become “image.jpg.masons”, for example. This is useful for identifying the virus.
The demands of the hacker are communicated using a text file called “six62ix.txt”. The full text of this ransom note can be read on the image above; sadly, it contains nothing of interest. The victim is not told how much they have to pay, merely instructed to contact the hacker on Telegram.
However, this is not a good idea. Nothing prevents the hacker from simply taking your money and disappearing; there’s no guarantee they will decrypt your files. This is why you should learn about alternate ways to remove Masons ransomware and decrypt .masons files. The guide below is a useful resource, describing several such ways.

How to remove Erop ransomware

What is Erop ransomware?

Erop is a ransomware-type virus in the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware. It is intended to generate money by encrypting files on the target computer and demanding money for decryption. As this behavior can be described as holding the victims’ data ransom, this type of viruses is called ransomware.
All STOP/Djvu viruses are similar to each other. They’re similar in the way they act – not that there’s much variation when it comes to ransomware – but they also leave identical ransom notes and have identical demands. You can see it yourself by checking out Assm ransomware, another virus in this family.
With this level of similarity, the only way to distinguish STOP/Djvu ransomware is by file extension. When these viruses encrypt the files, they also change the extension of these files; in this case, .erop file extension. This is why this virus is called Erop ransomware.
Erop’s ransom note is called “_readme.txt”, a plain text file that can be read on the image above. The hackers demand $980 for decryption. They offer a 50% discount for those who pay within three days, but even $490 is a significant sum.
So what should you do? Not pay, that’s for sure. Paying is dangerous and unreliable; thankfully, there are other ways to remove Erop ransomware and decrypt .erop files. Read the guide below for instructions.

How to remove ZFX ransomware

ZFX ransom note: ::: Hey ::: Small FAQ: .1. Q: What's going on? A: Your files have been encrypted. The file structure was not affected, we did our best to prevent this from happening. .2. Q: How to recover files? A: If you want to decrypt your files, you will need to pay us. .3. Q: What about guarantees? A: It's just business. We are absolutely not interested in you and your transactions, except for profit. If we do not fulfill our work and obligations, no one will cooperate with us. It's not in our interest. To check the possibility of returning files, you can send us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions (jpg, xls, doc, etc... not databases!) and small sizes (max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send them back to you. This is our guarantee. .4. Q: How to contact you? A: You can write to us at our mailboxes: CryptedData@tfwno.gf .5. Q: How will the decryption process take place after payment? A: After payment, we will send you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files. .6. Q: If I don't want to pay bad people like you? A: If you do not cooperate with our service - it does not matter to us. But you will lose your time and data because only we have the private key. In practice, time is much more valuable than money. :::BEWARE::: DO NOT try to modify encrypted files yourself! If you try to use third party software to recover your data or antivirus solutions - back up all encrypted files! Any changes to the encrypted files may result in damage to the private key and, as a result, the loss of all data. Note: ::::::IF WE HAVE NOT RESPONSE YOU BY MAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS:::::: Spare contact for communication: If we have not answered your email within 24 hours, you can contact us via the free messenger qTox Download from the link https://tox.chat/download.html Next go qTox 64-bit after downloading the program, install it and go through a short registration. Our Tox ID [REDACTED] This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove ZFX ransomware.

What is ZFX ransomware?

ZFX is a new ransomware program; this means it’s a virus that encrypts the victims’ files and holds them ransom.
The virus performs several actions. The most important one is file encryption, but it also renames the files (adding information to the filenames and giving them .ZFX file extension), changes the desktop wallpaper (for visibility purposes), and creates a ransom note named “+README-WARNING+.txt”.
The note, which can be read in full on the image above, contains a rather lengthy FAQ as well as some contact information. Despite this, it does not mention how much money hackers want for decryption. Perhaps the hackers intend to negotiate with each victim, or don’t want to scare people away by mentioning their high prices.
Either way, you should not pay these criminals as it is not a reliable procedure. They can take the payment and disappear without decrypting your data, or they can choose to attack you again afterwards. Instead, perhaps you should learn about other ways to remove ZFX ransomware and decrypt .ZFX files. The guide below contains several such methods.

How to remove Assm ransomware

What is Assm ransomware?

Assm is a recent strain of STOP/Djvu ransomware. That is to say, Assm is a virus that makes money by encrypting victims’ files. This is achieved by offering “paid decryption services”; the hackers essentially demand ransom for users’ data.
Obviously, encrypting data is Assm’s main function. But it is not the only one. Several secondary procedures are performed as well. The virus renames the affected files, giving them .assm file extension. This is the easiest way to distinguish this ransomware from others, as all STOP/Djvu strains highly resemble each other.
Another secondary function is the creation of the ransom note. This is very important to hackers, as without a note, they cannot demand money from their victims. The note is named “_readme.txt” and tells the victim to pay $980 for decryption. The full text of the note can be read on the image above.
If your computer has been infected with Assm, you may be tempted to pay the ransom. However, this is a bad idea; nothing prevents the hackers from taking your money without decrypting the files. Indeed, they do this quite often. This is why you should look into alternate ways to remove Assm ransomware and decrypt .assm files, such as those listed in the guide below.

How to remove Rdapdylvb ransomware

Rdapdylvb ransom note: Dear Management! We inform you that your network has undergone a penetration test, during which we encrypted your files and downloaded more than 200 GB of your data (most from your PD), including: Confidentional documents Copy of some mailboxes Accounting Databases backups Marketing data Important! Do not try to decrypt the files yourself or using third-party utilities. The only program that can decrypt them is our decryptor, which you can request from the contacts below. Any other program will only damage files in such a way that it will be impossible to restore them. You can get all the necessary evidence, discuss with us possible solutions to this problem and request a decryptor by using the contacts below. Please be advised that if we don't receive a response from you within 3 days, we reserve the right to publish files to the public. Contact us: candice.wood@post.cz or candice.wood@swisscows.email Additional ways to communicate in tox chat tox id: 83E6E3CFEC0E4C8E7F7B6E01F6E86CF70AE8D4E75A59126A2C52FE9F568B4072CA78EF2B3C97 =========================================================== Customer service TOX ID: 0FF26770BFAEAD95194506E6970CC1C39 5B04159038D785DE316F05CE6DE67324C6038727A58 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 Rdapdylvb ransomware.

What is Rdapdylvb ransomware?

Rdapdylvb is a new ransomware program in the Snatch family. It encrypts the data on infected computers, and then proceeds to demand ransom for its decryption. After encrypting the files, the virus gives them .rdapdylvb file extension. This is the origin of the virus’s name.
Rdapdylvb ransom note can be read on the image above; it is a simple text file named “HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT”. The note makes it abundantly clear that the hackers behind Rdapdylvb intended to target companies, and only companies. The hackers do not mention how much money they want for the files; when targeting high-profile targets, the criminals find it more beneficial to negotiate.
Of course, nothing stops Rdapdylvb from infecting ordinary people’s computers as well, by accident. And hackers who target companies will likely not bother negotiating with individuals, or demand unreasonably high amounts of money.
One solution to this problem is to avoid contacting the hackers at all. There are several ways to remove Rdapdylvb and decrypt .rdapdylvb files without their involvement. Read the guide below to learn about options available to you.

How to remove Mzop ransomware

What is Mzop ransomware?

Mzop is an illegal computer program that matches the classification of ransomware. To be considered ransomware, a virus needs to encrypt the files on the infected computer with the intention of demanding money for their decryption, and this is exactly what Mzop does.
Mzop belongs to the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware. It is a group of viruses created using the same template; as a result, they’re all very similar to each other. Mzqw is a recent example of another virus in this family; you may compare the two, if you wish to see the extent of their similarity.
Encrypting the files is not the only action performed by Mzop. It also renames them; every encrypted file receives .mzop file extension. The virus also creates a ransom note named “_readme.txt” to let the victim know the hackers’ demands.
As with every other STOP/Djvu strain, Mzop demands almost a thousand US dollars; more specifically, $980. This price is slashed in half if the victim pays quickly, but that’s still $490. If you’re not willing to pay this much, you should read the guide below. It will teach you several ways to remove Mzop ransomware and decrypt .mzop files without paying the criminals.

How to remove BoY ransomware

BoY ransom note: ATTENTION!!! All your files have been encrypted! Files can only be decrypted with the keys that have been generated for your PC! The amount you have to pay to get the keys is 0.06 Bitcoin We do not accept another payment method! This is where you need to send bitcoin: bc1q6x4kev9pefay37uctaq9ggqmxrg7a6txn2tanf After sending, contact us at this email address: boyka@tuta.io With this subject: [REDACTED] Use the sites below to quickly buy bitcoin www.localbitcoins.com www.paxful.com Another list of sites can be found here: https://bitcoin.org/en/exchanges After confirming the payment, you will receive a tutorial and the keys for decrypting the files. This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove BoY ransomware.

What is BoY ransomware?

BoY is a harmful program classified as ransomware by security experts. That is because it encrypts the files on victims’ computers and then demands money for decryption. BoY belongs to the Xorist ransomware family, and behaves similarly to other Xorist viruses (e.g. ZeRy).
When BoY encrypts the victims’ files, it also renames them. This is done to make sure that the attack is perceived as an attack, not dismissed as a computer glitch. All encrypted files receive .BoY file extension. This is how the virus got its name; encrypted files’ extension is the best distinguishing feature of most ransomware programs.
To communicate their demands, the hackers behind the virus made BoY leave a ransom note, “HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”, pictured above. Additionally, the virus creates a pop-up window, which contains the same text as the note.
The hackers demand 0.06 BTC; at the date of writing, this is equal to 1250 US dollars. Quite expensive, isn’t it? Don’t worry, though. The guide below contains several ways to remove .BoY ransomware and decrypt .BoY files, which you can use if you can’t afford the payment. That said, you’re advised not to pay the hackers even if you can afford it; after all, they might simply take your money and disappear.

How to remove Mzqw ransomware

What is Mzqw ransomware?

Mzqw is a malicious program that falls under the ransomware category. It belongs to the STOP/Djvu family, which includes many other viruses such as Poqw and Zouu. The viruses are highly standardized; as a result of this, they strongly resemble each other.
As a ransomware program, Mzqw follows a predictable attack pattern. It encrypts the victims’ files, gives them .mzqw file extension, and creates a ransom note outlining the hackers’ demands. The note can be read on the image above.
The hackers order their victims to pay $980 for decryption. Those who pay within three days after attack are eligible for a “discount”; they have to pay $490. That is because the criminals don’t want their victims to hesitate or to think, they want them to pay as quickly as possible.
But if you do pause and think, you will realize that $490 is still quite a lot. Maybe you think that your files are worth it, but even then, paying the hackers carries a risk. They can disappear with your money and not decrypt anything, or attack you again some time later.
This is why you should consider alternate ways to remove Mzqw ransomware and decrypt .mzqw files. The guide below lists a few such methods.

How to remove GOGO ransomware

GOGO ransom note: All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail; gotocompute@tutanota.com Write this ID in the title of your message : [REDACTED] In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: gotoremote@onionmail.org You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ 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. This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove GOGO ransomware.

What is GOGO ransomware?

GOGO is a ransomware-type virus; a program that engages in the malicious practice known as digital ransom. There are many resources written about ransomware, as it is a very harmful practice that affects everyone, from individuals to large industries.
Consult this article by National Cyber Security Centre of the United Kingdom if you want to know more about ransomware in general; this article will focus on GOGO virus in particular.
GOGO belongs to VoidCrypt ransomware family, alongside RYKCRYPT, Zendaya, and many other viruses. They are generally similar to each other, which is why there’s so many of them.
GOGO’s main distinguishing feature is .GOGO file extension. Files encrypted by the virus get renamed: a unique ID and the hacker’s e-mail both get added to the old file name, and so does the aforementioned file extension. GOGO’s ransom note, on the other hand, is not unique. It is named “unlock-info.txt” and can be read on the image above.
NCSC doesn’t recommend paying the hackers, and neither do we. It is risky; you don’t know whether you’ll get your files back or not. Some alternatives solutions are listed in the guide below. It will explain how to remove GOGO ransomware and decrypt .GOGO files without paying the criminals.

How to remove STEEL ransomware

STEEL ransom note: !!!All of your files are encrypted!!! To decrypt them send e-mail to this address: codeofhonor@tuta.io. If we don't answer in 24h, send messge to telegram: @Stop_24 This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove STEEL ransomware.

What is STEEL ransomware?

STEEL is a ransomware program, which is to say, a virus designed to encrypt your files. Why would it do that? Because encrypted files cannot be viewed or edited, allowing the hackers to demand money for their decryption. You can think of it as having your files stolen and paying to get them back, though it’s not a perfect analogy.
STEEL belongs to the Phobos ransomware family; other viruses in this family include Faust and Worry. They’re all rather similar to each other.
After encrypting the files, STEEL renames them. The victim’s unique ID, the hacker’s contact address, and .STEEL file extension all get added to the end of each file’s name. The next step the virus takes is the creation of the ransom note. There’s actually two of them in STEEL’s case, “info.hta” and “info.txt”.
The former note is a pop-up, and is somewhat more verbose, while the latter is a simple text file that is on the brief side. You can read it on the image above.
The hackers do not specify their demands, only their contact information, so we cannot tell you how much money they want. But it’s likely a lot, and they might not even decrypt your files afterwards. This is why you should read our guide and learn about other ways to remove STEEL ransomware and decrypt .STEEL files.

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