DeathRansom Ransomware
From what we have learned about DeathRansom Ransomware, it looks like it was programmed to encrypt files and add the .wctc extension at the end of each enciphered file’s name. Nonetheless, we discovered that there might be a few versions of the threat and that they may all work differently. If you want to learn about their differences as well as how this infection could sneak onto your system, you could read the rest of this article. If the malware is on your device and you want to get rid of it manually, you could use our deletion instructions provided below. Of course, if the process looks difficult and you do not think you can eliminate DeathRansom Ransomware manually, you could use a reliable security tool instead. ...
TurkStatik Ransomware
TurkStatik Ransomware is a computer infection that is intended for the Turkish-speaking users. Just like most of the ransomware programs on the market, this one also encrypts your files and holds them hostage. The idea behind it is that users are forced to pay the ransom for the decryption tool. However, you should never pay a single cent to these criminals. Remove TurkStatik Ransomware today, and then restore your files using a public decryption tool. Luckily, there is a public decryption key available for this infection. But we might not be that lucky the next time, so please protect your system from similar threats. ...
LimeRevenge RAT
The clandestine LimeRevenge RAT might slither in via spam emails or using bundled downloaders that are meant to look reliable. Other hidden threats could be used to execute this malware also. Ultimately, it does not look like there is one way for this remote access Trojan (RAT) to slither into Windows operating systems. That is due to the fact that different parties could stand behind this malware since it is an open-source project presented on github.com. Therefore, how this malware spreads depends on who downloads it and who pays for it in the underground forums. ...
Search Defender Live
Search Defender Live looks like a browser extension that should help you secure your web search sessions. However, this extension is also categorized as a potentially unwanted program. It means that it could enter your computer accidentally, when you click something without giving it too much thought. Now, this program is not a malicious infection and it cannot destroy your system. But it could eventually expose you to corrupted content, and thus, it would be for the best to remove Search Defender Live from your system. Please find the manual removal instructions at the bottom of this entry. ...
Purple Fox
Purple Fox is a vicious Trojan that can avoid detection and infect attacked computers with cryptocurrency miners and other malicious programs. No doubt, no one would like to receive such a threat, which is why we recommend reading our full report so you could learn how to protect your computer from it. Researchers believe that the malware could infect machines of both regular home users and various organizations. Since detecting the malware might be a tough task, you can imagine that erasing it could be even more challenging. This is why this time, we are not adding manual deletion instructions at the end of this article. ...
Pagefinder
Judging by the name, Pagefinder is meant to find web pages for you. Does that mean that it works as a web browser? No, it does not. It is just a search engine, and a not a beneficial or reliable one at that. At the core, this is why we recommend removing it from your web browser. At the time of this research, this PUP (potentially unwanted program) was compatible with Google Chrome only, and that is unlikely to change in the future. In fact, the installer of this PUP could no longer be found on the Chrome web store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pagefinder/dfpeedheaalbnbmclibgcgeehgdlmjnl) at the time of research. ...
Deal Ransomware
Deal Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting threat based on a similar harmful application called Phobos Ransomware. Both of them belong to the Crysis/Dharma Ransomware family, although they differ from other threats from this family with their colorful ransom notes. These notes should appear as soon as the malware finishes encrypting targeted files that ought to be marked with a unique second extension. If you want to know more about the way this new malicious application works, we encourage you to read the rest of this article. ...
Grod Ransomware
If you are introduced to a pop-up notification stating that Windows is “Installing important updates,” it is possible that Grod Ransomware has slithered into your operating system. This pop-up is just a distraction, and the threat is encrypting your personal files. Unfortunately, you cannot open the Task Manager and check what processes are running because the threat can disable this utility. If you cannot stop processes and remove malicious files, you cannot stop the encryption of your personal files. Of course, at this point, you might not know what is happening at all. ...
Nvram Ransomware
Do you know what happens when you lose control over Windows security? Nvram Ransomware happens. This ransomware infection exploits RDP vulnerabilities and backdoors created by spam email and bundled downloaders to enter operating systems, and if they are unguarded, the malware slithers in seemingly without notice. It does not have an interface, and there are no windows or pop-ups that show up during the attack. The one thing that might signal the existence of this malware is the disabled Task Manager, but if you do not try to open the utility specifically, you will never know this. ...
RSA Ransomware
RSA Ransomware is a threat you most likely want to avoid if you keep irreplaceable files on your computer and do not want to lose them. What this threat does is encrypt targeted data with a robust encryption algorithm. Next, it ought to show a ransom note, which should say you have to pay a ransom if you want your data to be decrypted. What should be clear is that no one can guarantee that the malware’s developers will hold on to their promise and that your money will not be lost in vain. Thus, we advise thinking carefully whether you wish to risk being scammed. ...