CXK-NMSL Ransomware
Windows users living in China need to be very cautious about CXK-NMSL Ransomware, a malicious file-encrypting threat that can encrypt most, if not all, personal files on the infected computer. These could range from barely important documents to highly precious photos. Amongst the files that this malware encrypts, we have .RAR, .AVI, .DOC, .JPG, and various other types of files. Once they are fully encrypted, you will not be able to open them, and that is what might make the ransom note much more effective. This note is represented using a file named “CXK-NMSL-README.txt,” and we talk about it more in this report. ...
'My Trojan Captured All Your Private Information Email' Scam
'My Trojan Captured All Your Private Information Email' Scam is an old spam email campaign that is designed to trick gullible users into doing whatever the schemers want them to do. The good news is that your computer is not infected if you receive this spam email. The bad news is that such spam campaigns are very good at steering unsuspecting users into the direction they want. Although there usually isn’t anything to remove when you want to get rid of 'My Trojan Captured All Your Private Information Email' Scam, you should still employ the basic cybersecurity measures. ...
Karl Ransomware
If your personal files were encrypted, it is possible that Karl Ransomware is to blame for that. It is easiest to determine whether or not this is the threat that got in by checking your personal files. If this malware is responsible for making them unreadable, you should find the “.karl” extension attached to their names. In fact, the infection is named after this extension because it is a clone of Kuub Ransomware, Seto Ransomware, Kvag Ransomware, Moka Ransomware, and other STOP Ransomware threats. They are all identical, but the extensions they attach are unique. ...
LOCKED_PAY Ransomware
LOCKED_PAY Ransomware is a malicious application that shows a message saying: “Ooops, YOUR IMPORTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED BY MAYA!!!” Our specialists say that it belongs to the large Jigsaw Ransomware family. Threats from this malware family both encrypt files and delete them if their victims refuse to pay for their decryption. While LOCKED_PAY Ransomware does show a ransom note in which its developers threaten to erase encrypted data and ask for a ransom, in reality, it might be unable to encrypt any files. If the variant you receive does not lock any files, we recommend ignoring the malware’s displayed ransom note and removing it at once. ...
Koko Ransomware
Koko Ransomware is a file-encrypting threat that you might encounter if you are careless with files shared on unreliable websites or data sent via email. It has only one goal, which is to encrypt your personal files, such as photos and documents, and show a message with information on how to contact the malware’s creators. Usually, hackers wish to be contacted so they could tell how much Bitcoins they want to receive in exchange for a decryptor that could decipher locked files. We recommend against dealing with cybercriminals because there are no reassurances they will keep up with the promises they might make. ...
'Jeanson J. Ancheta' Email Scam
Have you received a blackmail email from Jeanson James Ancheta? If so, we recommend reading our full article so you would not fall victim to the so-called 'Jeanson J. Ancheta' Email Scam. Hackers responsible for these messages came up with them for money extortion. Reports say that victims are asked for a sum between 600 and 800 US dollars. In exchange, scammers claim they will delete “dirty videos” that they were able to record by activating a user’s front camera. This is not a first sextortion scam that we have researched this year, and same as with others, it looks like hackers have no videos or other proof of user watching adult web pages even if they claim otherwise. ...
Seto Ransomware
Did Seto Ransomware encrypt your personal documents and other files? It if did, you might be looking into third-party decryptors or maybe even the decryptor offered by the same people who attacked your operating system in the first place. Well, unfortunately, ransomware infections are, in most cases, instruments of virtual scheming, and even though the attackers might promise tools, keys, and services, these promises are likely to dissipate the moment that the ransom is received. The infection is classified as “ransomware” because once files are encrypted, a message is delivered suggesting that the victim has to pay money to obtain a decryptor. ...
Kuub Ransomware
The hackers behind Kuub Ransomware ask for a considerable sum for providing tools that might be able to restore files affected by this malicious application. We often advise against paying ransom because there is always a risk a user could be scammed, even if cybercriminals sound reassuring. If you came across this malware and have no idea what to do, we invite you to read our report and learn all the important details about it. What’s more, at the end of the text, you can find instructions showing how to get rid of Kuub Ransomware manually. ...
Save Ransomware
Save Ransomware is a malicious computer infection. As you can tell from its name, it is ransomware program, and as such, it can encrypt all of your personal files in a flash. Ransomware programs are probably the most “popular” type of malware nowadays because they can easily push victims into doing what the criminals need: giving their money away. However, you should never follow the instructions given to you by a ransomware infection. Remove Save Ransomware immediately, and then invest in restoring your files. It might be challenging, but be sure to look at all the options you’ve got. ...
Novter Botnet
Cybercriminals behind Novter Botnet are preying upon Windows operating systems, whose owners are not careful enough and not educated enough. That is because they rely on a misleading advertisement and, quite possibly, a fictitious update to trick users. Malvertising is quite prevalent these days, and misleading pop-ups, banners, or interstitial ads can be used to, for example, scam people into disclosing private details or trick them into downloading something malicious. That is how the Novter Trojan is spread, and if it enters your operating system, your virtual security could be jeopardized. ...