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Monthly Archives September 2020
Ogdo Ransomware
Ogdo Ransomware is a malicious threat from the Stop Ransomware family. It means that the malware is one among many threats that were based on the mentioned infection. Malicious applications from the Stop Ransomware often encrypt only private user data and leave program files alone. After enciphering files, the threat should drop a ransom note through which the malware’s creators ought to demand their victims to pay a ransom. They ought to offer decryption tools that could decipher all the ransomware’s affected files in exchange for paying the ransom. ...
Kasp Ransomware
If all of your file icons suddenly look like blank pages, perhaps you’ve been infected by the Kasp Ransomware infection. It is a regular ransomware program that comes from the STOP Ransomware family, and so, we know exactly what you expect from it.
You can remove Kasp Ransomware from your computer by following the manual removal guidelines at the bottom of this entry. If you don’t feel confident about removing the program on your own, you can always invest in a licensed antispyware tool that will help you terminate the infection once and for all. ...
Smart Fix It Registry Optimizer Pro
As you might know very well, not all programs are made equal. Smart Fix It Registry Optimizer Pro is promoted as a program that can fix and optimize the registry to help it run smoother, but that does not necessarily mean that this program can be trusted. In fact, we can tell you right away that it was recognized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program) by our research team. Therefore, we cannot recommend installing or trusting this app. Are you here to find out how to delete Smart Fix It Registry Optimizer Pro? If you are, we can help you. ...
Wannacry666 Ransomware
Wannacry666 Ransomware is a rather generic infection that invades computer systems, encrypts personal files, and holds them hostage until the victim pays the ransom fee. Users often don’t notice how such programs enter their computers, but it is often possible to avoid getting infected with malware if users are careful about the content they interact with. If you were infected, you obviously need to remove Wannacry666 Ransomware WITHOUT paying the ransom, and then look for ways to protect your files from similar infections in the future because that’s clearly not the end of it. ...
Npph Ransomware
We are sure that you understand the importance of deleting Npph Ransomware. This is a dangerous threat that might have invaded your Windows operating system without your notice. Unfortunately, you might have discovered it once the damage was done, and that damage is done to your personal files. At this point, the threat is unlikely to cause more problems, but it is an instrument of cybercrime, and you want it removed as soon as possible. Shouldn’t you figure out how to restore your files first? The truth is that we do not know if restoring files is possible at all. ...
SearchBip
Specialists say that SearchBip belongs to the category of potentially unwanted programs. It means that the application could work in an undesirable manner and might irritate users. If you do not have this extension on your browser yet and want to learn what unwanted functionality it could have, we encourage you to read the rest of this report. In the article, we also discuss where the potentially unwanted program might come from and how it works. On the other hand, if you have been using this application for a while and are tired of it, we advise sliding a bit below this article where you should find our deletion instructions. They show how to remove SearchBip from Google Chrome step by step. In case you have any questions, do not hesitate to write a message to us in the comments section. ...
Copa Ransomware
If you are currently dealing with Copa Ransomware, we have to warn you about one thing right off the bat, and that is that cybercriminals are hoping that you will cave in. They have created this malicious threat to make money, and they are hoping to achieve that by taking your files hostage. The attackers do not remove your files or hide them somewhere you cannot find them. Instead, they use an encryption key to lock them. Unfortunately, only a matching decryptor can guarantee full decryption. Since that is what you need, the attackers are quick to offer a decryptor for you. ...
TEREN Ransomware
TEREN Ransomware is a new threat from the Crysis Ransomware family. Malicious applications that belong to this family often encrypt personal files that they mark with an additional extension made from a unique ID number, hackers’ email address, and a word or random characters. For example, files encrypted by this new variant ought to receive a second extension that might look like this: .id-D8944562.[databack44@tuta.io].TEREN. If a file gets encrypted, it becomes locked. The only way to unlock it is to decrypt it, but such a process requires special decryption tools. ...
Repter Ransomware
If your Windows operating system lacks comprehensive protection, Repter Ransomware is one of the many threats that could invade it. The worst part is that it could happen without your notice. Needless to say, if you do not discover and remove this malware instantly, it can go on to do terrible things. While all malicious threats can be dangerous in one way or another, ransomware endangers your personal files. This particular threat should encrypt all personal files (e.g., documents or photos), and it then should add the “.EMAIL=[repter@tuta.io]ID=[unique ID].repter” extension to their original names. ...
ConverterSearchNow
ConverterSearchNow is a potentially unwanted program. It means that this application may exhibit a type of behavior that you may consider undesirable. Perhaps this app also gets added to your browser accidentally. The annoying thing about these apps is that users give their permission to perform certain modifications, but they are seldom aware of that. That’s why they scramble to remove ConverterSearchNow from their computers: they think that the app is a malicious infection. That’s not true, and there’s no need to panic. If you want to get rid of that app, you can just remove it like any other extension out there. ...
