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Monthly Archives December 2019
Trojan.IconDown
There are often times when malicious programs enter our systems and manage to remain there hidden for a very long time. Trojan.IconDown is one of those malicious infections that use all sorts of stealthy distribution methods to enter target systems surreptitiously. The Trojan does not do a lot of by itself. It works more like a downloader that opens your system’s doors for other malicious infections. Hence, if you remove Trojan.IconDown from your computer, you also need to invest in removing all the other threats that might have come with it. ...
Odveta Ransomware
No one would ever want to get infected with the likes of Odveta Ransomware. Unfortunately, users often underestimate how crafty malware owners are. The truth is that users often install these dangerous infections on their computers willingly. Once that happens, they are left to deal with a crippled computer on their own. You can remove Odveta Ransomware without too much difficulty if you follow the manual removal guidelines below this description. However, please bear in mind that it might be too challenging to recover your files, so you have to be ready for the worst. ...
CredRaptor: the Integral Part of TeleBot Attacks
We live in the days of hybrid warfare, and cyberattacks are now an integral part of constant attacks against one’s perceived enemy. After all, one can cripple their opponents, not only physically. CredRaptor is a good example of how a cyber tool can be used to disrupt corporate systems. CredRaptor is part of a big malicious campaign that targets the Ukrainian financial sector. ...
Afrodita Ransomware
No one wants to get infected with the likes of Afrodita Ransomware, but not everyone knows how to avoid ransomware. The truth is that there is no secret: We all just need to be more attentive when we download new unfamiliar files. In this entry we shall tell you more about Afrodita Ransomware, and we will look at the ways we can recognize ransomware distribution patterns. After all, it is often very hard to restore the files affected by a ransomware encryption, so it is always recommended to focus more on prevention rather than removal. ...
Mosk Ransomware
Mosk Ransomware encrypts photos, documents, and all other personal files that exist on your Windows operating system. Unfortunately, once files are encrypted, it is possible that they will be undecryptable. Our malware researchers point out that this malware belongs to the STOP Ransomware family, and a tool called ‘STOP Decryptor’ has been released by malware analysts. Sadly, when we analyzed the threat, it was not yet decryptable by the tool. Hopefully, things will change in the future. All in all, even if you cannot restore your personal files right away, you do not want to pay attention to the demands that are introduced to you by the attackers behind the infection. ...
Rote Ransomware
Rote Ransomware is a variant of Stop Ransomware that shows a fake update installation window after being launched. As a result, users might not realize that they have opened a malicious file and that their data is being encrypted. After enciphering important files, the malware ought to show a ransom note. Like most of the other threats similar to Stop Ransomware, the malicious application should display a note asking to pay 490 or 980 US dollars to receive decryption tools. It is not a small sum, which is why we recommend considering hackers offer carefully. ...
SaveTheQueen Ransomware
SaveTheQueen Ransomware might sound like a tool created for noble reasons, but, in reality, it is unclear for which purpose the malware was created. Usually, such threats are employed for money extortion, as many of them show ransom notes with demands to pay for decryption tools that could decrypt such infections’ locked data. However, while this malicious application does encrypt lots of files located on an infected device, it does not show any ransom note. At least that is how our encountered sample works. Our specialists suspect the malware could be still just a test version, which would explain why it does not create a ransom note. ...
If You Do Not Want Your Passwords Stolen, Do Not Let CStealer In
CStealer is a Trojan, and it will enter your operating system without you knowing about it. Of course, that is possible only if your system is not protected by reliable anti-malware software. If you do not use such software, or if the software you use did not keep you safe, the Trojan might have already slithered in and stolen your passwords. If you are not yet certain that this is the malware that you are currently dealing with, we advise implementing a trusted malware scanner. Click the Download button below for a free malware scanner that will quickly examine your system and let you know if you need to delete CStealer. Without a doubt, the removal of this threat cannot be postponed one minute. ...
Arsium Ransomware
We often talk about terribly dangerous ransomware infections and ransomware apps that are heavily underdeveloped. Arsium Ransomware is something that we probably haven’t talked about before. Rather than being a genuine ransomware infection, Arsium Ransomware is a builder for creating such programs. In other words, if you have this thing on your system, you probably want to create a ransomware infection and spread it around. But if you know what’s best for you, you will delete Arsium Ransomware immediately because you can be sure that the law enforcement authorities will definitely track you down. ...
TheEasyWayPro
Even though TheEasyWayPro is meant to make it easy for you to look up maps and plan your trip routes, it is not a useful program. First and foremost, it does not provide users with original services. Instead, it employs Google Maps, and if you enjoy using google.com/maps, there is no reason why you should get involved with the suspicious extension. That is not all. The extension also changes the default search provider on the Google Chrome web browser that it is installed on, and users are introduced to Bing Search in the end. Unfortunately, the search queries are redirected via a third-party search engine, and the results that are shown in the end are modified. ...
