The ransomware STOP , also known as DJVU . It is the most common file encryption virus and uses the RSA encryption algorithm to block personal data and important files on a Windows computer. STOP virus makes it impossible to open or use familiar files.READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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