The .thor extension denotes files encrypted by a new variant of Locky ransomware, which now creates _WHAT_is.html/.bmp ransom notes and demands 0.5 Bitcoins. What is .THOR file virus? The nuts and bolts of the illegal ransomware business is to distribute a Trojan that encrypts one’s personal data and then demand cryptocurrency for decryption. There are … Read more
The fourth generation of the Cerber ransomware is underway, dropping the Readme.hta ransom note and appending random extensions to one’s encrypted files. The lineage of the highly dangerous Cerber ransom Trojan has been recently replenished with a new sample. The fresh spinoff has much in common with the other baddies that used to represent this … Read more
Learn how to minimize the risk when infected with the .crypted file extension virus and what can be done to restore the encrypted data beyond the ransom route. Whereas the family of crypto lockers called Nemucod doesn’t exhibit any offbeat or particularly high-profile characteristics, the danger emanating from it should not be underestimated. The principal … Read more
This write-up provides an extensive analysis of the Odin ransomware, including details about its encryption routine and ways to restore .odin files. Imagine a mishap where some unknown entity denies access to all valuable files on one’s Windows computer all of a sudden. Looking into the issue for a minute or two reveals that the … Read more
Get viable methods to recover files encrypted by Fantom, a ransomware sample that displays a fake Windows update screen to conceal the data encryption process. Operating system updates are occurrences that users take for granted as they are tasked with enhancing Windows stability and security. Cyber-threat actors, in their turn, have devised a way to … Read more
Cerber3, the latest variant of a widespread defiant ransomware that plays an audio warning message to its victims, has started using the .cerber3 extension. The file-encrypting threat generically dubbed Cerber has been invariably offbeat since it emerged. Its makers pioneered in utilizing .vbs files to literally pronounce their ransom demands via the infested PC’s speakers. … Read more
The cybercrooks behind the Cerber ransomware have taken efforts to bolster their business, crafting an updated edition that appends the .cerber2 extension. The newcomer to one of the most powerful ransomware campaigns inherits a lot of the same characteristics but also boasts quite a bit of uniqueness. The first striking difference is the “.cerber2” extension … Read more
This guide covers the process and aftermath of Cerber Ransomware Decryptor attack, which is a new edition of the newsmaking, widespread crypto infection. Prior to last week, the ransom Trojan called Cerber had been a record-breaker in a way. Having emerged in early March 2016, it had operated in its original form and shape for … Read more
Stay on top of the CTB Locker ransomware propagation vectors, learn what new features its latest version accommodates and how to restore encrypted files. When it comes to moneymaking, cybercriminals have not contrived a more efficient instrument for this purpose than ransomware. Well, perhaps the only rivals are banking Trojans, but deploying those is a … Read more
Being hit by the RSA-4096 ransom Trojan isn’t that much of a jeopardy if the user efficiently gets rid of the infection and follows several recovery steps. “Attention! Your files are encrypted.” When confronted with a file encrypting ransomware sample, it may be difficult to tell the bluff from the truth. For example, a couple … Read more