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 Isza ransomware

What is Isza ransomware?

Isza is a ransomware virus that has been discovered recently. It operates under the same algorithm as any other ransomware program would; it encrypts the victim’s files, renames them (giving the files .isza file extension), and creates a ransom note named “_readme.txt”.
Isza belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family (a group of viruses that share most of their code). As a consequence of this, it is nearly identical to other ransomware in this family (such as Bttu). Should you choose to compare them, you will see that the demands and even the text in the ransom note are pretty much the same.
For reference purposes, Isza’s ransom note is pictured on the image above; it contains the entirety of its text. To summarize, the virus wants $980 in ransom, or $490 if the victim pays within several days.
Paying the hackers, however, is generally a bad idea, denounced by many organizations around the globe. That is because these criminals have a reputation for taking the money and disappearing without decrypting the files. But there are other ways to remove Isza ransomware and decrypt .isza files; the guide below will teach you some of them.

How to remove SBU ransomware

SBU ransom note: all your data has been locked us You want to return? write email pcsysbu@proton.me + pcsysbu@keemail.me This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove SBU ransomware.

What is SBU ransomware?

SBU is a new virus that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. This family includes many viruses, such as RPC and HBM. Not all of them have three-letter names, though; for example, Cyberpunk ransomware belongs to the Dharma family as well.
As SBU is a ransomware virus, the actions it takes are fairly typical. It encrypts the files on the victim’s computer with the intent to demand money for their decryption. It renames the files, adding some information (the victim’s ID and the hacker’s e-mail) as well as .SBU file extension to the filename, and, of course, leaves a ransom note.
The note is very short and straightforward; it mentions the hacker’s e-mail, alternative e-mail, and nothing else. You can read it on the image above if you want. A different note appears as a pop-up, which also mentions the victim’s ID – the same ID that can be found in the name of each file.
There are several ways to remove SBU ransomware and decrypt .SBU files. Writing to the hacker is one of them, but, of course, it is both risky and expensive. This is why you should learn about other ways to accomplish this from the guide below.

How to remove Bttu ransomware

What is Bttu ransomware?

Bttu is a newly-developed virus in the ransomware category. This means that it encrypts files with the aim of demanding money for their decryption. Bttu belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family, and is very similar to other STOP/Djvu viruses as a result.
After encrypting the files, Bttu performs two other actions. It renames all the files it encrypted, giving them .bttu file extension. It also creates a ransom note, “_readme.txt”, to inform the victim of the hacker’s demands.
The image above contains the full text of the note, and here’s the summary. Bttu demands $980 to decrypt the files, or $490 should the victim pay within three days. This is typical for STOP/Djvu ransomware; they all demand this amount and include the manipulative discount.
Paying the hackers is not recommended; indeed, many agencies such as the FBI advocate against this. This is mainly because the criminals can always choose to simply take your money and disappear, not decrypting any of your files. But this doesn’t mean that your data is lost. The guide below will cover some other ways to remove Bttu ransomware and decrypt .bttu files.

How to remove HentaiLocker ransomware

HentaiLocker ransom note: Well, looks like your files are encrypted by HentaiLocker. But don't worry, you can still get them back. You need to use our special decrypter to get your files back. To get decrypter, you need to contact me by email (hlockdev@rungel.net) and send these infos : - PC name (your PC name is [REDACTED]) - username (your username is [REDACTED]) - your personal ID ([REDACTED]) - date when your PC got infected After i'll get these infos, you will get a link to download our decrypter... ...maybe i'll give it... maybe not. This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove HentaiLocker ransomware.

What is HentaiLocker ransomware?

HentaiLocker ransomware, also known as HENTAI ransomware, is a recently discovered ransomware program. This classification means that it’s a program that generates money by encrypting the files – which renders them inaccessible – and then demanding money from the victims for their decryption.
After encrypting the files, HentaiLocker will also rename them. In each case, the name of the file will be replaced with several random characters, while the extension will be replaced with .HENTAI file extension. After doing this, HentaiLocker will create a ransom note named “UNLOCKFILES.txt”. This note can be read on the image above; alternatively, you can read its summary in the paragraph below.
Confusingly, the note doesn’t actually demand any money from the victim. It’s possible that the hacker will ask for money once contacted, or that this ransomware is simply a “test run”, a way for the hacker to check if his program works before releasing the next version, which will extort money.
Although the hacker doesn’t ask for money, there are still risks associated with contacting him. He might decide not to decrypt your files – the note admits as much – and he might decide to include you in his next attack. This is still a viable option, but learning about other ways to remove HentaiLocker ransomware and decrypt .HENTAI files – like those described in the guide below – will put you in a better position.

How to remove Btnw ransomware

What is Btnw ransomware?

Btnw is a new ransomware strain in the STOP/Djvu family. It is very similar to other such strains (check out Mppn for comparison). It does, however, encrypt the files differently, so encryption methods that work on other STOP/Djvu viruses, such as Emsisoft Decryptor, may not work on this particular strain.
Btwn operates in the exactly same manner as all other ransomware programs. First, it encrypts all user files, then renames them (giving them .btnw file extension), and then finally creates a ransom note named “_readme.txt”. This note can be read on the image above; we will also summarize the demands in the next paragraph.
Just like every other ransomware in the STOP/Djvu family, Btwn demands $980 to decrypt the files. The note also offers a 50% discount for the first three days after infection; you should be aware that this is an attempt to manipulate victims into paying.
So, should you pay? Probably not. Hackers behind ransomware often ignore the victims and disappear without decrypting their files. It’s possible that you will get your files back by paying, but it is by no means a certainty.
The guide below will describe several alternative ways to remove Btwn ransomware and decrypt .btwn files, ones that don’t rely on paying the hackers.

How to remove Bjrtziwsgw ransomware

Bjrtziwsgw ransom note: We inform you that your network has undergone a penetration test, during which we encrypted your files and downloaded more than 250 GB of your and your customers data, including: Accounting Confidential documents Personal data Copy of some mailboxes Databases backups Important! Do not try to decrypt the files yourself or using third-party utilities. The only program that can decrypt them is our decryptor. 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: funny385@swisscows.email or funny385@proton.me =========================================================== 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 Bjrtziwsgw ransomware.

What is Bjrtziwsgw ransomware?

Bjrtziwsgw is the name of a new ransomware virus. After infecting a computer, the virus encrypts all user files on it. This means that it will encrypt your pictures, documents, and so on, but will leave the computer functional. These encrypted files cannot be opened or edited; to access them again, decryption is required.
This is precisely what the hacker behind the virus offers, to decrypt the files in exchange for a fee. This information is communicated to the victim via a ransom note, a text file named “HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT”. The image above contains the full text of the note, but you can also keep reading for a short summary.
The note suggests that Bjrtziwsgw was intended to target companies, though it may also appear on ordinary people’s computer too, simply by accident. However, the hackers would most likely refuse to talk to you in this case. The note doesn’t even specify the ransom amount, meaning that they intend to negotiate the price with each victim.
Our guide will provide an alternative way to remove Bjrtziwsgw ransomware and decrypt .bjrtziwsgw files, one that doesn’t involve contacting the hackers at all.

How to remove Lucknite ransomware

Lucknite ransom note: All of your files have been encrypted by Lucknite ransomware. Your computer was infected with a ransomware virus. Your files have been encrypted and you won't be able to decrypt them without our help. What can I do to get my files back? You can buy our special decryption software, this software will allow you to recover all of your data and remove the ransomware from your computer.The price for the software is $50. Payment can be made in Ethereum only. How do I pay, where do I get Ethereum? Purchasing Ethereum varies from country to country, you are best advised to do a quick google search yourself to find out how to buy Ethereum. Payment informationAmount: 0,039 ETH Ethereum Address: 0x3b0d2E1Ba3B67e9bba01D6f0A6bA221BaB08109A This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Lucknite ransomware.

What is Lucknite ransomware?

Lucknite is the name of a new ransomware virus. This means that it’s a computer program that encrypts the victim’s files so that it can demand ransom for their decryption. Lucknite also performs several other actions. It renames the encrypted files, giving them .lucknite file extension, and it also creates a ransom note called “README.txt”.
This note is rather crucial, as it communicates the hacker’s demands to the victim. You can read the full text of the note on the image above, or keep reading for the summary of the demands.
The hacker demands 50 US dollars, which is a relatively modest sum when you consider that many ransomware viruses demand hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars. The payment is to be made in a cryptocurrency named Ethereum.
As 50 dollars isn’t much, you might be considering paying the hacker. We’re not going to discourage you from doing this, should you so choose, but you must be aware of the risks. Paying the hacker may encourage him to target you again in the future; after all, you’ve already paid once. The criminal may also decide to disappear with your money without decrypting the files.
This is why you should be aware of alternative ways to remove Lucknite ransomware and decrypt .lucknite files. Some of them are covered in the guide below.

How to remove MEOW ransomware

MEOW ransom note: MEOW! MEOW! MEOW! Your files has been encrypted! Need decrypt? Write to e-mail: meowcorp2022@aol.com meowcorp2022@proton.me meowcorp@msgsafe.io meowcorp@onionmail.org or Telegram: @meowcorp2022 @meowcorp123 Uniq ID: [REDACTED] This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove MEOW ransomware.

What is MEOW ransomware?

MEOW is the name of a recently-discovered ransomware (a virus that encrypts your files and asks for money to decrypt them). Beyond encrypting the files, it also performs two other actions, both of which facilitate this digital ransom scheme.
Firstly, it renames the affected files, giving them .MEOW file extension. This is done to make it easier for the victim to recognize the actions of the virus as an intentional attack, not a computer error. Certain ransomware programs, such as HBM ransomware, make it even more obvious by adding the hacker’s e-mail to the filenames. MEOW is not one of them, though.
Secondly, it leaves a ransom note – nothing fancy, just a text file – containing the hacker’s contact information: several e-mails and Telegram handles. This note can be read on the image above.
If your files have been encrypted by MEOW ransomware, you might be thinking about writing to the hacker. Should you? It’s hard to tell, but doing so carries certain risks. For example, the hacker may decide to target you again in the future since you were willing to pay, or take your money and disappear without decrypting the files. The guide below will explain other ways to remove MEOW ransomware and decrypt .MEOW files so that you can make an informed decision.

How to remove Mppn ransomware

What is Mppn ransomware?

Mppn is a ransomware program that belongs to the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware. It operates in the same fashion as all other ransomware programs: it encrypts files on the infected computer, then renames them (adding .mppn file extension to the end of the name), and leaves a ransom note named “_readme.txt”. However, it is even more similar to other STOP/Djvu viruses, as they always have the same demands (which you can confirm by reading about any other STOP/Djvu ransomware, for example Mbtf ransomware).
The image above is a screenshot of the Mppn ransom note; you can read it to see what the hackers demand and how they go about it. Or, you can keep reading as we will summarize the note in the next paragraph.
Mppn demands $980 for decryption; however, they also promise a 50% discount should the victim pay within 3 days of infection. This is a well-known manipulation tactic. By creating a sense of urgency, they make it more likely that the victims will contact them.
Don’t fall for it. Few ransomware hackers even bother decrypting the files; most just take the money and cease all communications afterwards. This is why you should explore alternative ways to remove Mppn ransomware and decrypt .mppn files, such as these explained in the guide below.

How to remove Mbtf ransomware

What is Mbtf ransomware?

Mbtf is a new version of STOP/Djvu virus. It operates as a ransomware program, which means it encrypts the victim’s files and then demands money for their decryption. All ransomware programs share a certain resemblance as they all, by definition, operate in this way. But STOP/Djvu ransomware goes further than that; all strains of this ransomware are nearly the same as one another. If you compare Mbtf to, for example, Kcbu, another such strain, you will be able to see it for yourself.
After encrypting the files, Mbtf renames them, adding .mbtf file extension. All STOP/Djvu viruses do this, and the extension is always four letters long (though that was not the case a few years ago).
Finally, Mbtf creates a ransom note called “_readme.txt” to communicate its demands. This note can be read on the image above, though it’s hardly remarkable; all STOP/Djvu ransomware has the same ransom note and demands. Speaking of, the demands are simple enough, $980 for decryption, or half that if paid within 3 days of infection.
However, it is not recommended to pay the hackers even if you can afford it, as they often choose to take the money without decrypting files. Exploring alternative options to remove Mbtf ransomware and decrypt .mbtf files would be a better choice; our guide will tell you about some of them.

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