Boostwrite: A Malware Dropper That Can Avoid Detection
In this article, we talk about a new malicious application called BOOSTWRITE that can avoid detection and drop malware on a targeted system. Researchers say that there are already quite a few versions of it, and it looks like the threat is still being updated. Also, the latest infection’s sample revealed that it might have been created by the infamous hackers who are known as FIN7. They have been known to cybersecurity specialists for a few years now as they keep coming back with more vicious threats that cause lots of damage to targeted victims. As you can imagine, such complex applications are usually used to attack systems of businesses and other organizations. ...
AnteFrigus Ransomware
AnteFrigus Ransomware can be recognized from its ransom note as the document has “ANTEFRIGUS” written in dollar symbols. The document should also contain a description of what has happened to the files located on a device infected with this malicious application and what hackers demand their victims to do to restore affected data back to normal. We invite you to read the rest of our article if you want to learn more about the malware’s working manner and its creators' offer. For users who have encountered this threat, we can offer our deletion instructions located at the end of this text. ...
Mespinoza Ransomware
What was your first thought when you discovered Mespinoza Ransomware on your operating system? You might have thought that you need to remove this malicious threat immediately. You might have thought that you need to turn off your computer. You might have also thought about fulfilling the demands introduced to you by the cybercriminals who created this malware. Actually, the first thing you should do when you discover any kind of malware is to take a deep breath and relax. It might be too late for you to do anything to reverse the situation anyway, and so there is no point to rush into anything. ...
JesusCrypt Ransomware
When JesusCrypt Ransomware encrypts files, the “.jc” extension gets appended, and this extension is the marker that you can use to quickly determine which files were encrypted and which ones were spared. When we first came across this malicious threat, it was not fully developed yet, and so it is no surprise that no one has created a decryptor to match it. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that a decryptor will be created because, as you might know already, most file-encrypting infections remain undecryptable. ...
Decrypme Ransomware
Decrypme Ransomware might not be the hottest ransomware infection on the block, but it is still a considerable system security threat that should be taken seriously. This program comes from the MedusaLocker Ransomware group, and our team says that the two programs are almost identical. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that we can use the same decryption methods on both applications, and so we need to come up with ways to restore our files. If possible, the best way to recover your files is to restore them from a file backup, which is what you should do once you remove Decrypme Ransomware for good. ...
Mbed Ransomware
You might not understand what has happened when Mbed Ransomware invades your operating system, but soon after, you should discover that your personal files cannot be opened/read normally, and that is because the data within is encrypted. The process of encryption, as you might know already, is generally used to protect data against intruders, but in this case, intruders are locking personal files to ensure that their owners cannot access them. Cybercriminals are not interested in accessing your personal files, but they do not care if you ever get to access them yourself. ...
Cyborg Ransomware
An extension called .petra placed on your files might mean you got tricked into launching a malicious application named Cyborg Ransomware. If it is true, files that have this extension should be encrypted with a strong encryption algorithm. It is essential to know that the only way to get your data back without putting up with hackers’ demands and risking your money is by replacing encrypted files with backup copies. To learn more about this, we encourage you to read the rest of our report. Also, if you are looking for instructions that would help you to remove Cyborg Ransomware manually, you could use the steps located at the end of this article. ...
Dharma-Ninja Ransomware
Dharma-Ninja Ransomware could be on your system if your files are marked with a strange extension that ends with “.ninja.” This malicious application was designed to encrypt data that could be precious to its owner. By encrypting it, the hackers behind the malware take your files as hostages. Their ransom note should state that the only way to unlock them is to use unique decryption software. Also, the note should say that the size of a ransom depends on how fast a victim contacts the hackers. It is crucial to understand that cybercriminals may promise many things, but there are no guarantees they will hold on to their end of the deal. ...
VIRUS Ransomware
If VIRUS Ransomware attacks your operating system and your personal files, you should start seeing the “.id-{unique code}.[amandacerny89@aol.com].VIRUS” extension everywhere you look. This extension should be added to your photos, documents, and various other kinds of personal files. Unfortunately, this extension signifies that your personal files cannot be read, and that is because they were encrypted. The dangerous ransomware can do that using a unique algorithm, and it was not yet deciphered at the time of research. It is possible that it will not be deciphered at all. ...
AIR Ransomware
You might invite AIR Ransomware into your Windows operating system by opening malicious email attachments or downloading unreliable files offered on suspicious websites. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are smart, and they know the tricks that can help them fool gullible Windows users into letting malware in. Once inside the system, the ransomware effectively hides itself by changing the location. So, even if you realize that the file you downloaded was not what you expected it to be, you might have a hard time locating and removing it. ...