Articles about ransomware – malware encrypting your personal files or stopping you from accessing your computer – and ways to remove it
Ransomware is the most dangerous type of computer virus because it can globally harm the system in a short time. CONTI ransomware is similar in penetration method to many ransomware (Smpl ransomware, Repl ransomware, Xinof ransomware, Deal_for_access ransomware). It penetrates the system through spam messages, scans for files (audio, photos, videos, documents) and blocks them using the “.CONTI” extension. After blocking it displays a note:
This is a malicious program that is part of the Dharma Ransomware family. According to experts this is one of the most powerful and popular families of viruses. It includes programs that infect systems with high speed by fraudulent methods. .data (Dharma) ransomware searches for important files for encryption and after that it requires payment for decryption. In the process of encryption all files are renamed the extension “.data” is added to the familiar name. After encryption is completed a file is created with the message “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt”
Files of the system that Smpl ransomware infected are encrypted with a malicious algorithm after which you cannot use or even open files. All infected files have the extension “.smpl“. This is a mark of infection of the file. Smpl ransomware can span absolutely any file, be it audio, photo, video or some kind of documentation. After infection Smpl ransomware creates “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” text file with a note about infection
REPL ransomware is a malicious program of one of the most powerful types of ransomware. It scans computer for files (video, pictures, audio, working documents: .doc, .docx, .xls, .pdf). When these files are discovered an extension “.repl” is added to their names to indicate that you can no longer open them. After encrypting all the data virus sent an email with information about the infection in the file “_readme.txt”
This is a ransomware species of Fonix. XINOF ransomware like all ransomware penetrates the system illegally to encrypt all files found on the computer. Virus adds the .XINOF extension to file names. If you see a file with this extension please understand that you can no longer use it and open it. After the encryption process a file is created in the form of a pop-up window. This message in the file informs about the infection invites victims who are looking for their important files to use the decryption key
This program is called ransomware because of the method of infection. Deal_for_access ransomware acts on the encryption process. It penetrates the system through spam messages to encrypt files found. Unlike other ransomware Deal_for_access does not change file names to mark them. Files remain unchanged. You can understand that file is encrypted by clicking on it. Encrypted files cannot be opened. After locking on the desktop a note appears with a ransom demand - "DEAL_FOR_ACCESS_TO_YOUR_FILES.txt". It informs victims that their data is blocked but can be decrypted using special tools. They can only be bought from developers themselves. The time for decryption is limited and as soon as it expires the required amount will be increased
Jokeroo ransomware spreads through fake sites and social networks. At first, virus was assigned to the Gandcrab variant, however, after some time it became a separate type of Jokeroo RaaS virus. Fraudsters began to advertise it on Twitter. The main goal of developers is to spread Jokeroo ransomware and infect a large number of computers. Unlike other ransomware Jokeroo ransomware infects and tricks in a completely different way. To spread their infection as quickly and abundantly as possible developers are trying to distribute the program through all developers of other programs. Jokeroo ransomware offers to buy them a membership package of $90-600 with various functions. Then comes the usual infection tactics not only from virus developers but also from many others. Jokeroo ransomware will infect all your files, and then send you a ransom message
Ransomware are the most powerful and cunning viruses in the computer world. They not only infect computer but also deceive users luring genuine help. Null Ransomware is a good example of such pests. It penetrates the system without knowledge of users. Usually, through spam messages. It locks the files and marks the extension (« .null ») to show you that file is no longer available. Further, Null Ransomware sends a letter to the victims in order to lure them with money for decryption. Desperate users from despair send days to scammers. But this cannot be done because no developers have the ability to decrypt files even if it was they who blocked them. If you really want to return files and clean the system from infections remove Null Ransomware. To do this use the removal instructions.
Felix Ransomware enters the system through spam messages. Most often, users find it interesting to see what is in an unexpected message, so they open it. From the moment a message is opened a system infection begins. The infection plan includes blocking all files. This means that you can`t open these files and use them. An extension (« .felix») will be added to each file as a mark about a file infection. The main ransomware trick is that they not only infect the system but also sell fake decryption tools. A letter will be sent to your desktop with information about the infection and the attached address to which you need to send a certain amount of money in order to decrypt files. This is a hoax because today developers do not have the ability to unlock files but they use the inexperience and ignorance of victims. If you want to get rid of file encryption problems remove Felix Ransomware. To do this we provide you with possible methods of removal.
GandCrab ransomware is a family of viruses that are recognized as the most powerful and destructive infections. This family contains a certain number of viruses which each time becomes more and more. GDCB, KRAB, CRAB virus, GandCrab 2, GandCrab 3, GandCrab 4 and GandCrab 5 are the most popular viruses of this family. All these versions infect files using a special algorithm RSA 2048 and AES 256 and gdcb, .crab, .krab, .KRAB, .lock extension to mark inaccessibility of files
GandCrab ransomware requires a ransom of $2,000 in Bitcoin in exchange for a decryption key. Victims receive an address where they can write to developers and send them money. Even such powerful programs as virus are not able to decrypt files. You can secure the system only by removing GandCrab ransomware.