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BBOO Ransomware
More often than not, we can easily avoid computer infections like BBOO Ransomware, but due to our negligence, they manage to slither into our systems. Ransomware programs tend to target smaller businesses because they are more likely to pay the ransom money. If you were infected with this program, you should remove BBOO Ransomware from your system at once, and then look at the file recovery options. Do not be surprised if some of your files remain locked. Ransomware infections are that dangerous, and thus, they must be taken seriously. ...
Kodc Ransomware
We have lost track of how many file-encrypting threats we have analyzed, but the avalanche keeps on going. Kodc Ransomware is the most recent file-encryptor to be analyzed in our internal lab, and just by looking at its code, we can tell right away that it belongs to the STOP Ransomware family. Have you heard this name before? We have because the STOP Ransomware open-source code has been used to build Leto Ransomware, Mosk Ransomware, Msop Ransomware, and an array of other infections that we have had the “pleasure” of dealing with. ...
HackdoorCrypt3r Ransomware
HackdoorCrypt3r Ransomware encrypts files in particular directories only and then adds the .hackdoor extension to them. Therefore, how much of your data could be lost depends on two things: where you keep your important files and if you have backups. No doubt, hackers behind the malware hope that you will have no options and will be desperate enough to agree with their terms. To be more precise, the malicious application's developers might promise sending decryption tools that could restore all files for users who agree to pay a ransom. ...
Centerplaceofupgrade.pro
If you ended up on Centerplaceofupgrade.pro, you should know that the many notifications you could be seeing might all be fake. They might ask to update or install various legitimate tools or adware applications. Therefore, we recommend being cautious if you notice such alerts. Our specialists say that they might appear on all types of browsers and might make such applications activate the full-screen mode. If you want to learn how to exit the full-screen mode and get rid of Centerplaceofupgrade.pro, you should follow the steps located below. As for learning more about these fake alerts as well as how to recognize such content, and keep away from it, we recommend reading our full report. ...
OnyxLocker Ransomware
OnyxLocker Ransomware adds an extension called .onx to the files it encrypts with a robust encryption system. Consequently, victims of this malicious application might be unable to open their pictures, videos, and other personal data. The malware’s developers suggest a solution, which is paying them to get a decryptor. You should understand that no one can be certain that cybercriminals will hold onto their promises, and if they do not, your money might be lost for nothing. If you are not prepared to risk your savings, we advise paying no attention to the hackers’ proposal and erasing OnyxLocker Ransomware. ...
Devos Ransomware
Devos Ransomware might not sound like a scary threat, but we can assure you that it is vicious. If it gets in, the malware encrypts all pictures, documents, and other personal files with a robust encryption algorithm. Since such data can only be restored with special decryption tools, it becomes unusable. What we call decryption tools is a decryptor and a decryption key. Both of these means are unique and cannot be downloaded from the Internet. Unfortunately, the hackers behind the malware are most likely the only ones who have these tools. ...
2048 Ransomware
No one wants to deal with the likes of 2048 Ransomware, but sometimes these dangerous infections reach our computers anyway. Cybercriminals are there to make easy money, and 2048 Ransomware helps its creators generate considerable profits by holding our files hostage. By paying the ransom to retrieve your files, we allow these criminals to continue their malicious deeds. Thus, we have to remove 2048 Ransomware from the infected system, and them go through other file recovery options. It is usually possible to retrieve at least some of your files, but of course, the best option is to use a file backup. ...
SySS Ransomware
SySS Ransomware is one of those dangerous infections that will take you by surprise. This program can block your file access by encrypting them, and it will not allow you to do anything unless you transfer the ransom fee to its owners. However, you need to remove SySS Ransomware right now, and you can do it either manually or automatically. Manual removal might be too tedious, so it is strongly advised to use an automatic malware removal tool that will help you get rid of SySS Ransomware for good. ...
