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Vusad Ransomware | Guide to Remove it & Recover .Vusad files

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Guide to Remove Vusad Ransomware Another strain of Djvu Ransomware family, Vusad Ransomware has been recently detected by the cyber-security analysts. The Ransomware has been named Vusad as it renames the files by appending .vusad extension to the filenames after encryption. The hackers behind the infamous DjvuRansomware are introducing new variants every now & then will the sole motive of generating colossal illicit revenue. Alike its siblings, Vusad is spreading its infection via spam e-mail attachments, untrustworthy software download sources, malware-laden luring coupons & links. Once the system is infected, it searches for the targeted user & system files. When found, it encrypts them & demands a handsome ransom amount in exchange of the unique key. Please note that this unique key is required to restore the encrypted data. So, is paying the ransom to the hackers helps in getting the data back? What are the other ways to restoring

How to remove nasty Darus Ransomware from your system?

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Guide to Remove Darus Ransomware Darus Ransomware is another menacing member in the arsenal of the infamous Stop DjvuRansomware family . Just like other siblings, Darus has been generated with strong financial motive. It spreads its infection mostly via spam e-mail campaigns & unreliable software download sources. Once the system is infected, it looks for the targeted user & system files as such documents, image files, video files & audio files. When found, it encrypts them by adding a malign Darus extension to the filenames, hence making them inaccessible to the victims. One can understand the infuriation & agitation caused to the victims by .Darus file virus & its siblings such Horon , Gehad , Madek , Godes , Dutan & the list goes on… So, is there any way of restoring the data encrypted by Darus Ransomware? Is there any Darus decryption tool or software? How can one stop Darus Ransomware from infecting the system? Howto prevent DarusRanso

How to Remove V6cye Ransomware from your system?

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Guide to Remove V6cye Ransomware V6cye Ransomware is a brand-new variant of the pernicious snatch Ransomware family. Just like other Ransomware , V6cye crypto-virus has been designed to encrypt the files & lock them by adding its malicious extension to the filenames. The encrypted files are inaccessible to the users & can be restored using a private unique key that is stored on the hacker’s server. The hackers demand hefty amount as a ransom from the victims in return of the V6cye decrypter tool & the purchase key. Is paying the ransom only way to restore your encrypted data? Can V6cye decrypter tool remove V6cye extension from the files? How can you stop V6cye Ransomware from infecting your system?   Read on to find answers to these questions. Howto prevent V6cyeRansomwarefrom infecting your system

How to Remove GoBotKR Trojan from your system?

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Guide to Remove GoBotKR Trojan GoBotKR Trojan is a malicious program that first surfaced to limelight in May 2018. The analysis has revealed that GoBotKR is an advanced version of GoBot2 Trojan. It has targeted a large number of computer users across the world, especially in South Korea. Infected e-mail attachments, torrent websites, bogus downloads & infected advertising are the best used mediums for this Trojan to propagate its infection. On infecting the system slyly, GoBotKR Trojan creates a backdoor for cyber-criminals, hence allowing them to access your system remotely. The worst part- hackers may modify system settings without your consent & makes it vulnerable for other malware & Trojan attacks . How would you know if your system is infected by this pernicious GoBotKR malware? What harm can it cause to your computer? Is it possible to delete GoBotKR Trojan virus ? Don’t worry. We have got you covered. Read on to learn how it attacks & how yo

How to remove malicious Madek Ransomware from your system?

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Understanding .Madek file virus Madek Ransomware has emerged as another dangerous variant of DJVU ransomware family. Discovered in July 2019, this malicious crypto virus attacks the Windows Operating Systems. Once, it sneaks in the host system, it scans for the targeted files. It may include your personal documents, images, audio-video files and even backup files. The destructive ransomware appends its .madek extension to filenames. Hence, here begins the execution of malicious activities! It might seem a normal data encryption, however that is not the case! Madek ransomware uses a powerful algorithm, which is impossible to decrypt manually. In order to decrypt .Madek files, you will need the unique decryption key. Unfortunately, it is secured on the hacker’s server. Furthermore, hackers exchange this key for hefty amount of ransom . Hackers claim that, if the victims fail to make the payment, they will lose their data permanently. Hence, with this fear in mind, users tr

How to Remove Gehad Ransomware from your system?

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Guide To Remove Gehad Ransomware Gehad Ransomware is a brand-new member in the giant clan of infamous  STOP DJVU Ransomware . Just like all other variants of  Stop Ransomware , Gehad has been developed to generate illicit revenue by extorting hefty ransom amount from the victims. The Stop Gehad Ransomware is spreading its infection mainly through spam e-mails campaigns. Once the system is infected, Gehad searches every nook & corner of the system for the targeted files. When found, it encrypts the files & renames them by adding Gehad extension to the file names. The encrypted files can be recovered by a unique decryption key, which is stored on the hacker’s server. To purchase the private key, the victims are required to pay a hefty Ransom amount to the cyber criminals. Is paying the ransom only possible way to restore the encrypted files? Can .Gehad Extension be removed by a decryption tool? Read on to know how to remove .Gehad file virus from the infected

How to Remove Horon Ransomware from your system?

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Understanding Horon Ransomware DJVU ransomware family has another feather in its cap! Developers call it – Horon Ransomware. Alike its cousins, the Horon attack begins with encrypting the files. Once it gains access in your system, it immediately searches for targeted files to encrypt them. If your files/data is locked with .horon extension, you cannot access the files. The algorithm used is strong and cannot be decrypted manually. Hence, they are often regarded as unbreakable. In order to decrypt .horon files, you need the decryption key, which is stored on hacker’s server. This key can only be obtained after paying the demanded ransom amount. Hackers encourage the victims to pay the ransom by displaying a ransom note on their screen. The message pops-up every time you try to open a locked file. However, paying ransom is no solution! It only makes the ransomware industry profitable. The correct option is to remove Horon ransomware from your system. This article

FaceApp: the New App Amidst the Storm of Controversies

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The New Free Face Editing App, FaceApp, poses security concerns. Is it? Read on to Find Out!  #Faceappchallenge is the new maniac among the smart-phone users that has taken over almost all the social-media platforms. The challenge revolves around installing a free face editing app named Faceapp , applying one of its features to age your face digitally & post them on social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. If you have scrolled your social-media accounts recently, you must have observed your friends/relatives uploading pictures of their older & younger self. This new app cherished immense popularity among the Android & iOS Users last week. It transcended Apple App Store’s top charts as the most downloaded app, leaving behind Whatsapp & Facebook. The number of users of this new face app has crossed over 80 millions. Faceapp’s CEO, Yaroslav Goncharov was overwhelmed with joy to announce the success this face filter app achieved in

How to remove Godes ransomware from your system?

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Understanding .Godes file virus With the tremendous increase in ransomware attacks, DJVU family is up with another dangerous strain. Developers call it – Godes Ransomware! With the sole motive to extort hefty amount of ransom , hackers deploy Godes to various computers. Once in the system, it attacks the targeted files and makes them unreadable. To successfully look the files, it appends .Godes extension to the filenames. Once Godes is done with the encryption procedure, it creates a ransom-demanding message. This message will pop-up every time, you try to open a locked file. It states that the locked files and asks you to pay large ransom, in the form of bitcoins. Nevertheless, paying ransom is not the way out! In most of the cases, cyber criminals give no positive result to the victims after payment is received. Hence, we recommend you to completely remove Godes ransomware from your system. Scroll down to take insights of the menace caused by the malicious Godes ran

How to remove Budak Ransomware from your system?

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Guide to Remove Budak Ransomware Are you finding it difficult to access pictures, videos & documents on your system? Do you see an alien extension, .Budak, appended to the filenames? If so, then there are positives that your system is infected by another devious variant of STOP (DJVU) Ransomware Family, the Budak Ransomware. Yes, Budak is a nasty File Encrypting virus that has been discovered by the cyber-security analysts recently. Just like other stop djvu Ransomware variants, Budak Ransomware spreads its infection via spam-email campaigns, unreliable software download sources, peer-to-peer networks & fake software updaters. Upon infecting the system, it encrypts most of the stored files & appends the filenames with Budak extension. A unique decryption key is required to restore the encrypted back, which is stored on the hacker’s server. Victims are required to pay handsome amount to the hackers in order to purchase the decryption key & restor

How To Remove Malicious Ims00ry Ransomware?

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What is Ims00ry Ransomware? Ims00ry ransomware – A newly discovered threat of digital world! Luckily, it is decryptable! However, it uses the same methodology like other ransomware . The ims00ry virus attack begins with the file encryption and culminates with the ransom demanding. It infiltrates your system with or without your knowledge and undertakes malicious activities. Ims00ry virus searches for the targeted files and corrupts them. Keep in mind, no special extension is added to the filenames however, it includes – shlangan AES-256 – file maker. Once, the files/data is locked, it demands ransom from the victims via a pop-up notification on the screen. Moreover, the nasty virus changes your computer’s background with its own image. Below are the details of the menace caused by the dangerous ims00ry cryptovirus. Tips to prevent your system from Ims00ry Ransomware 

How to Remove Agent Smith Virus from your Android Device?

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Guide to Remove Agent Smith Virus Cyber-security is one of the major concerns that the world is dealing with today. Devious variants of Ransomware , Spyware & Viruses seem to sprang up every now & then, to steal personal information of the users & extort money from them. While renowned cyber-security firms assure that most of such issues are under control, the attack of Agent Smith Virus melted the veil away. Agent Smith Virus is a new variant of android phones malware that surfaced to lime-light last week. It has infected over 25 Million Android users around the globe so far, including 15 million mobile devices in India. This new advertising malware is targeting the infected devices with dubious & malicious pop-up ads, when the users open the apps. Reports by Check Point, an Israel-based IT firm, states that Agent Smith Virus is propagating its infection through the unverified apps that are available on third-party app stores. How to Remove

Agent Smith Virus - 25 Million Android Devices Vulnerable!

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Agent Smith Virus – Matrix is back to haunt 25 Million Android users! The gigantic world of the malware invites new specie in the Clan named as Agent Smith Virus. According to the reports, Agent Smith is an Android Phone Malware that has taken over around 25 million mobile devices around the globe. The reports of devices been targeted by a new advertising malware surfaced last week when Android users mentioned the appearance of unexpected pop-up ads while using apps such as Whatsapp & Flipkart. This virus of a new kind propagates through third-party app store named 9apps.com, which is owned by China’s Alibaba, the resources said. Understanding the Attack of Agent Smith The cyber-security analysts at Check Point, an Israel–based IT company, conducted a detailed analysis on the spread techniques & behavior of Agent Smith Virus. The report said that Agent Smith infects devices by – ·           exploiting the known vulnerabilities in the Android OS ·  

How to remove malicious Dutan Ransomware from your system?

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Understanding Dutan ransomware According to researches, ransomware of DJVU family is making its presence feel since December 2018. DJVU ransomware family has a new feather in its cap! Developers called it – Dutan ransomware! This malicious crypto virus, alike its cousins follow the same methodology and motive. Let us understand in detail, the menace caused by .dutan file virus. Once in the system, .dutan ransomware immediately searches for the targeted files. These files are easily found on any PCs these day, it includes, audio-video files, images, documents & backup files. Hence, we can say that .jpeg, .pdf, .html, .docx, .mp4, .mpeg are a few favourite extensions of Dutan ransomware. Once these files are located in the affected system, it initiates the file encryption process. Under this process, malware makes the files unreadable by appending a unique extension to the filenames. .dutan will be attached if your files are infected by Dutan virus. In addition,

The world paid $ 45bn to the Cyber Attacks of 2018

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$ 45bn is the estimated loss to the cyber attacks of 2018   A study shows that the Cyber Attacks in 2018 earned around $ 45bn – a huge loss for the governments. This result has been surveyed this year after the consecutive failed attempts by the native governments worldwide to stop the malicious activities such as ransomware , browser hijacking etc. from harming the computers. The reports also put some light on the fact that the cyber criminals have become more vigilant and choose their victims in a sophisticating manner. Many attacks could have been avoided from penetrating the systems if the cyber security would have been improved a bit. Other prominent losses were due to multiple fraudulent business emails’ take-over along with ‘cryptojacking’ and network hijacking to generate BTC or other digital currencies – claims The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance according to the data compiled from United States and other international reports. The secur

Redmat Ransomware | How to Remove it from your system?

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Understanding Redmat Ransomware Redmat Ransomware is a nasty variant of the STOP File-Encrypting Virus that has recently been discovered. Just like other variants, Redmat has been developed to generate illicit revenue by extorting ransom from the victims. This clan of the Ransomware is considered as the most wide-spread malware as it uses multiple spread channels & methods. One of the prime distribution methods of Redmat Crypto Virus is Spam E-mail Campaigns. Once the system is infected, Redmat searches every nook & corner of the system for the targeted files. Upon locating the files, it encrypts them by adding .redmat extension to the file names. Hence, it renders the files unusable to the users. The files once encrypted by stop redmat Ransomware cannot be restored easily. Decrypting the files need a unique private key that is stored on the hacker’s server. In order to get the decryption key, the victims are required to pay hefty amount to the hackers a

How to remove php ransomware from your system?

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Understanding php ransomware Dharma malware family has a new feather in its cap. The arsenal of this notorious ransomware is getting better day by day. The latest edition php ransomware is no different in executing the malicious intentions of its creators.   As always, the targeted operating system is Windows. Alike, its cousins, php attack initiates with the encryption of data in your system. Eventually, it creates a unique decryption key on the hacker’s server. In order to recover .php files, the victim need the decryption key! The decryption process is a challenging task without this private key. Apart from it, the developers ask for large amount of ransom to enable the decryption key. Hence, the victim users are left with no other choice than paying the ransom.   However, this is not the only way out of this problem. There are a few virus removal guidelines that you can follow to remove ransomware virus manually. Scroll down to find the steps on how to remove

Remove .AURORA encryption in simple steps

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What is Aurora Virus Ransomware? It is a ransomware that sneaks into your computer system and encrypts most of the important data over your computer. It uses RSA-2048 which is an asymmetric algorithm. It changes the extension of the files from default extensions to ‘.aurora’ or others after which it is impossible for the user to access the files or folders on his system. It creates a .txt (text) file with the name, ‘ HOW_TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt’ or ‘!-GET_MY_FILES-!.txt’ on it placed in every folder that the malware encrypts. Like most of the ransomware, this file opens and threatens the victim to pay the designated ransom or else they’ll not be able to access the information any more. The developers of this ransomware will provide an email that can only be used to make a payment. This payment will let the victims buy a decrypter designed by the developers. Without this decrypter it is impossible to decode the encryption. The AURORA virus ransomware uses RSA-2048

How to remove devious STOP Moresa Ransomware from system?

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Guide to Remove Moresa Ransomware The variants of the infamous DJVU (STOP)Ransomware seem to be plundering the cyber-world enormously. Another active variant of STOP, Moresa Ransomware, has recently been reported by the cyber-security analysts. The attack of the Moresa Ransomware begins with the encryption of files with strong Encryption Algorithms. After scrutinizing the system for the targeted files, it encrypts the files & appends .moresa extension to the file names. Hence, renders the files unusable & inaccessible to the users. If you find your files locked by Moresa crypto virus, please note that you cannot restore the encrypted data manually. A unique decryption key, which is stored on the hacker’s server, is required to restore the data. The decryption key may be obtained only after the ransom amount has been paid to the hackers. However, paying the ransom may not yield positive results. Research analysis has revealed that hackers avoid the victi

How to remove Bufas ransomware from your system?

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Understanding .Bufas File Virus What does the suffix .bufas in your file name means? How does the Bufas ransomware make your files unusable? Is your system safe and secure? Is it as dangerous as other STOP ransomware ? The article below will guide you on how to remove Bufas ransomware from your system? A tech savvy mind doesn’t need any words to understand the working methodology of Bufas ransomware . Like its siblings, it causes menace by targeting particular file types and making them unusable. Discovered in mid May 2019, developers have a strong financial motive behind this crypto virus attack. In order to fulfil this nasty idea, .bufas file virus uses a powerful cryptography to encrypt the important data on your system. Once the files are corrupted, it generates a unique decryption key on the remote server for every Bufas file. Without this decryption key, Bufas file recovery is a challenging task. However, not impossible! This key is used by hackers to bl

How To Remove Malicious .roldat Ransomware?

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Understanding the malicious .roldat Virus   A new variant of STOP ransomware has recently been discovered by the Security Experts, the developers named it ‘Roldat Ransomware’. The malicious software is created to trouble the users by encrypting their important files. Once, it infiltrates the system, entire data and files are hijacked. Eventually, it locked the targeted files with its unique extension – “.roldat”. Hackers have a strong financial motive behind this encryption. The destructive software targets the files, which are commonly found in any system these days. Such as documents, images & even backup files. Upon successful infiltration, it creates a text file – ‘_readme.txt’ in each folder having .roldat file . This text file is nothing but the ransom demanding note! Hackers demand hefty ransom in the form of Bitcoins, to restore data. The ransom demanding file pop-up automatically whenever you try to open .roldat file. We recommend you to remove this mal

How To Remove Heroset Virus From Your System?

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Understanding Heroset ransomware A new strain of STOP ransomware has recently been discovered by the Security Experts, named ‘Heroset Ransomware’. The malicious program is created to bother the users by corrupting their important files. It hijacks the entire system once, it gains the access. Eventually, it locks the targeted files with its unique extension – “.heroset”. Hackers have a strong financial motive behind this destruction. Upon successful infiltration, it creates a text document for each encrypted file. This document automatically pops-up on the screen when you try to access the Heroset file. The text document is basically the ransom – demanding message. We recommend you to completely remove this malicious software ASAP. Below are the easiest steps on how to remove Heroset virus from your system. Removal guidelines for Heroset ransomware 

How To Remove .sarut File Virus from your system?

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What is .sarut file virus? The .sarut file virus attack begins with the encryption of files! Being a variant of STOP ransomware family , it uses the same algorithm to fulfill its evil idea. Once, it makes itself comfortable in your system, scrutinize every corner of the system for targeted files. After locating the files, it appends a unique extension with the file names. Hence, makes them unusable!   Remember, if a piece of information is locked by crypto virus, you can no longer access it. This is the reason encrypted files are regarded as unbreakable! It is next to impossible to manually restore data encrypted by .sarut virus. Hence, we require the decryption key, which is stored on the hacker’s server. However, the hackers enable the key only after receiving the ransom amount. Developers, compel the victim to pay the amount by displaying a ransom-demanding message on their screen. Apart from demanding ransom, it also notifies about your data loss. If you fail to