Category: Ransomware

Articles about ransomware – malware encrypting your personal files or stopping you from accessing your computer – and ways to remove it

How to remove Fofd ransomware

What is Fofd ransomware?

Fofd is a ransomware-type virus: a virus that encrypts all data on your computer and demands money to decrypt it. This particular ransomware was made using the STOP/Djvu virus template.
Fofd ransomware can be recognized very easily. You see, when the virus encrypts the files, it also changes their filename, adding .fofd file extension. So, checking the extension is a reliable to identify Fofd. In fact, it is the only way. The ransom note created by the virus, “_readme.txt”, is used by other STOP/Djvu viruses as well, so it cannot be used for the purposes of identification.
Reading the note can, however, let us know what the hackers’ demands are. They are fairly simple: $980, or $490 if the ransom is paid in the first three days after infection. However, we cannot recommend paying.
One reason not to pay the hackers is to avoid rewarding them for their crimes. After all, if their criminal venture is successful, they will likely launch yet another attack afterwards. But there’s a more practical reason, too. The hackers don’t always decrypt the files after payment; often, they simply cut communications after receiving money.
With this in mind, read the guide below. It contains several alternative ways to remove Fofd ransomware and decrypt .fofd files – this way you don’t have to pay the cybercriminals.

How to remove DVN ransomware

DVN ransom note: All of your files have been encrypted Your computer was infected with a ransomware virus. Your files have been encrypted and you won't be able to decrypt them without our help.What can I do to get my files back?You can buy our special decryption software, this software will allow you to recover all of your data and remove the ransomware from your computer.The price for the software is $200. Payment can be made in Bitcoin only. Payment informationAmount: 0.0077 BTC Bitcoin Address: 17CqMQFeuB3NTzJ2X28tfRmWaPyPQgvoHV This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove DVN ransomware and decrypt .devinn files.

What is DVN ransomware?

DVN is a computer virus that encrypts all files on a computer so that it can demand money for decryption. Due to this behavior, this category of viruses has been named ransomware.
DVN ransomware has several distinguishing features. For one, it changes the desktop wallpaper – something that is rather hard to miss. But it also gives .devinn file extension to all encrypted files and creates a ransom note called “unlock_here.txt”. You can read the note on the image above, or keep reading for a brief summary.
The note states that the victim must pay $200 in Bitcoin to receive their files back. It also mentions the price directly: 0.0077 BTC. Currently, purchasing this amount of Bitcoin will cost you $223, which roughly matches the stated price.
All things considered, the demands of DVN ransomware are not particularly high when compared to other viruses of this category. Often, hackers demand thousands of dollars for decryption, and, of course, ransomware programs that are targeting companies demand literal millions.
This does not mean that you should pay the hackers. It is not uncommon for them to start ignoring the victim after receiving payment, without decrypting any files. And the relatively low demands only make this possibility more likely.
Instead of throwing your money away, you should investigate other ways to remove DVN ransomware and decrypt .devinn files. The guide below can help you with that.

How to remove Foza ransomware

What is Foza ransomware?

Foza is a computer virus designed to encrypt all files on infected computers and demand money for the decryption. As encrypted files cannot be accessed, this is similar to holding the victim’s files ransom; thus, this kind of viruses is known as ransomware.
Foza is not a unique virus in any way; as a part of the STOP/Djvu family, it was made using a template, and shares many similarities with other STOP viruses as a result. For example, ransom notes distributed with these viruses are all pretty much the same. They contain the same text and the same demands (980 USD), though the hackers’ contact information does, sometimes, change. You can read the full text of the note on the image above, if you want.
Since STOP/Djvu viruses are nearly identical, you have only one way of identifying this ransomware – checking the extension. In case of Foza virus, the encrypted files will have .foza file extension.
If your computer has been infected with Foza ransomware, you have several ways to recover the files. Since the hackers are obviously untrustworthy, it’s best to avoid paying them (they might not decrypt your files even after payment). Instead, learn about alternative ways to remove Foza ransomware and decrypt .foza files by reading our guide.

How to remove Foty ransomware

What is Foty ransomware?

Foty is a harmful program that attempts to extort money from its victims. This is done by encrypting all files on the infected computer and demanding payment for decryption. This type of viruses is called ransomware.
To determine whether your files were encrypted by Foty, and not by some other virus, you have to check their extension. Files encrypted by this ransomware have .foty file extension. If you don’t know what a file extension is, check the type of your files in Windows Explorer. The encrypted files should show up as “FOTY File”.
Foty was made using the STOP/Djvu ransomware template. There are thousands of other ransomware program that also use this template; all of them have the same ransom note (“_readme.txt”) and the same demands.
If you’re a victim of Foty, you’ve likely seen its demands already. Otherwise, here’s a very quick summary: the hackers want $980, but promise to provide a 50% discount if the victim pays within 72 hours.
Of course, you should not trust these hackers. Quite often, they disappear after receiving payment, and don’t bother decrypting the files at all. This is why you should explore other ways to remove Foty ransomware and decrypt .foty files; it might help you avoid an unnecessary risk.

How to remove Vypt ransomware

What is Vypt ransomware?

Vypt is one of the latest strains of STOP/Djvu, a ransomware virus. It encrypts your files (photos, videos, documents, etc.) with the intention of demanding ransom for them. It is very easy to tell that you’ve been infected by this virus, as it gives .vypt file extension to all encrypted files.
As a variant of STOP/Djvu, Vypt shares many similarities with other such variants. All of them have four-letter names: Coty, Boza, and Kifr are a few examples. More importantly, all STOP/Djvu viruses have identical ransom notes, and, consequently, identical demands. Vypt ransom note can be read on the image above.
The demands contained in these notes are pretty simple; the hackers want 980 US dollars. They do not mention how this money must be paid. Instead, the victim is simply told to contact the criminals via e-mail. To pressure hesitant victims into paying, the hackers also offer a 50% discount for those who pay within three days.
Paying the attackers is problematic for several reasons. Firstly, you’ll be encouraging them to carry out further attacks, which may once again target you. Secondly, criminals are not trustworthy; it is likely that they will not bother decrypting your files even after receiving payment.
This is why you should explore alternative ways to remove Vypt ransomware and decrypt .vypt files. Read our guide for an overview.

How to remove Coty ransomware

What is Coty ransomware?

Coty is a malicious program in the STOP/Djvu virus group. As a ransomware program, its main purpose is to encrypt the files on the infected computers, then demand payment from the victims on a promise to give them their files back afterwards. The virus may also engage in other nefarious activities, such as stealing passwords and other sensitive data.
Although STOP/Djvu group included many similar viruses, there is an easy way to identify Coty ransomware. Files encrypted by it have .coty file extension, and will be identified as “COTY File” by Windows Explorer.
Getting your files back, however, is more important than double-checking what virus you were infected by. The hackers leave a ransom note, “_readme.txt”, in which they offer a solution: pay them $980 and maybe you’ll get your files back. Maybe. These hackers often disappear after receiving money, so decryption is by no means a certainty. And it’s very expensive, too, even with that 50% discount the hackers oh-so-generously offer.
But there are other options you can pursue to remove Coty ransomware and decrypt .coty files. Read the guide below and learn about them.

How to remove Coza ransomware

What is Coza ransomware?

Coza is a new variant of the STOP/Djvu virus. This virus is a ransomware, which means it makes money by encrypting the victim’s files and requiring payment for the decryption.
STOP/Djvu has many strains: more than a thousand, in fact. And all of them are very similar to each other. So how can you tell that you’ve been infected with Coza and not with some other variant? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. If you look at the encrypted files, you’ll notice that they have a new extension. In this case, it’s .coza file extension. The files will also show up as “COZA File” in Windows Explorer.
Coza virus leaves a ransom note detailing its demands. This note is called “_readme.txt”, and you can read it on the image above. But to summarize, the hackers want almost a thousand dollars for decryption ($980, to be exact). There is a discount if you pay the hackers within three days, but $490 is still a lot of money.
It is quite obvious that you’d be better off if you didn’t have to pay. And – thankfully – you don’t. There are other ways to remove Coza ransomware and decrypt .coza files, and you can learn about them by reading our guide.

How to remove Boty ransomware

What is Boty ransomware?

Boty is a computer virus that makes money by encrypting all data on each infected computer and demanding payment for its decryption. This behavior is the defining trait of ransomware, a category of viruses that Boty belongs to.
Ransomware viruses are very common; they typically infect computers through shady advertisements, hacked websites, and deceptive e-mails. Boty itself belongs to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family, a group of ransomware made from the same template. Other ransomware families exist as well, but STOP/Djvu is easily the most numerous one. It contains thousands of viruses; Boza, Kifr, and Kitz are merely a few recent examples.
Although STOP/Djvu viruses are all very similar, Boty ransomware can be identified by looking at the encrypted files: they have .boty file extension. The ransom note, on the other hand, is always the same. It is called “_readme.txt” and contains the hackers’ demands and contact information.
To put it simply, the criminals want $980, or $490 if you pay quickly (within three days). But it’s unlikely that you’ll see your files even if you pay; the hackers tend to simply take the money and disappear.
This is why you should investigate other ways to remove Boty ransomware and decrypt .boty files. We have prepared a helpful guide that should explain the process.

How to remove Boza ransomware

What is Boza ransomware?

Boza is a new virus in the ransomware group. After infecting a computer, it encrypts all files it can find, and demands money for decryption.
Boza is a strain of STOP/Djvu, a large ransomware family. It contains many viruses, all very similar to this one, like Kifr and Torm.
These viruses resemble each other to such a great extent that the only way to identify Boza ransomware is to look at the file extension. All STOP/Djvu strains (and most ransomware in general) rename the files they encrypted. In our case, the files are given .boza file extension, unique to this virus.
Another important part of the Boza virus is its ransom note, “_readme.txt”. In this note, the hackers mention how much money they want: 980 US dollars. There is a 50% discount for victims who pay within three days, bringing the price down to $490. But even with this discount, decryption is expensive.
Thankfully, there are some ways to get around this. It is possible to remove Boza ransomware and decrypt .boza files without contacting and paying the hackers. Read the guide below and learn how to do it.

How to remove Kifr ransomware

What is Kifr ransomware?

Kifr is a newly-discovered virus that infects computers through suspicious e-mail attachments, untrustworthy websites (especially 18+ websites), phishing links, and other means. Once it has infected a computer, Kifr virus encrypts all files it can find. These encrypted files can’t be opened. To reverse the procedure, Kifr demands money.
Kifr is very similar to other viruses that were released recently, like Kitz and Kiwm. That is not a coincidence; all of them belong to the STOP/Djvu ransomware family.
Despite this similarity, you can easily identify Kifr virus. It renames the files after encrypting them; all encrypted files have .kifr extension. Though, considering you’re reading this article, you already know that you’re dealing with Kifr ransomware.
So, what should you do about it? In the ransom note left by the virus (“_readme.txt”, see image above), the hackers suggest that you pay them $980 (or $490, but that’s still a lot). Not a very appealing prospect.
But there’s another way; several of them, in fact. The guide below contains methods that you can employ to remove Kifr ransomware and decrypt .kifr files without giving a single cent to the damned criminals.

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