Learn a viable workaround to recover .zepto files ransomed by a new variant of the Locky crypto virus, which is currently on the rise after a lengthy halt. Discovering that most files on a computer suddenly got a .zepto extension is a frustrating scenario. Not only does this change denote an odd file display tweak, … Read more
The breaking news in the cyber world is the emergence of the new crypto virus developed 100% from JavaScript, which cloaks a huge risk of expansion. The name of the computer program that shall be dissected in this post is quite verbose. It’s RAA ransomware. The associations that come to mind aren’t positive, to put … Read more
Get up-to-date advice on restoring files encrypted by CryptXXX v3.x, the latest edition of the widespread ransom Trojan released with quite a few enhancements. The crypto ransomware under consideration isn’t brand-new, but its authors appear to be continuously working on code improvements and have rolled out 3 updates over the course of a month. The … Read more
The post describes and advises on handling a ransomware variant that adds .crypt to filenames and creates de_crypt_readme ransom payment instructions. It’s startling what ideas can occur to cybercriminals with plenty of tech expertise and time on their hands. File encrypting ransomware is probably these ill-minded individuals’ worst-ever invention, given the consequences for the computer … Read more
It’s wise to steer clear of Piesearch.com website because it’s related to a malicious browser hijacker, so get a couple of tips to stop the redirects for good. Though the Piesearch infection isn’t new, there has been an abrupt spike in its circulation over the past few weeks. Its authors have apparently discovered another loophole … Read more
Even with significant resources on their hands, antimalware labs and law enforcement are still unable to efficiently tackle ransomware threats like Cerber. It has been about a month since the first incidents of contamination by the Cerber file-encrypting malware were spotted. Back then, it hit the headlines due to a very unique feature built into … Read more
As ransom viruses are continually evolving, threats like the Locky virus end up in the spotlight because they feature enhanced extortion mechanisms. When the .locky file extension virus emerged it instantly got a ‘special’ treatment on researcher’s end due to several unique characteristics. First off, as opposed to other ransomware, this breed is capable of … Read more
Primarily targeting German users, Startseite24.net redirect malware takes over Google Chrome and other browsers on infected computers, so it must be removed. Both the distribution of the threat in question and its operation patterns are quite similar to those exhibited by most browser hijackers that the security community has seen in the wild. The only … Read more
Ransomware being today’s dominating cyber threat, infections like TeslaCrypt 3.0 are defiantly extorting money from users and organizations on a large scale. A trojanized computer is a major headache for the victim. The severity of contamination, though, tends to vary based on the type of malicious code that’s encountered. While some trojans run silently in … Read more
Since the effects of GWXUX.exe file can range from annoyance to computer performance disruption, it makes sense looking into the issue and resolving it. GWXUX is generally referred to as a benign process. Technically, its objective is to ensure a smooth upgrade to Windows 10 in the situations where the user qualifies for it based … Read more