Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.
EDA2, BankAccountSummary, Mireware, 8lock8 – these are just some of the variants which root from the massive HiddenTear ransomware project. The viruses encrypt the files of compromised computers, leaving the user with no option but to pay ransom money to…
A ransomware variant, belonging to the ACCDFISA type of ransomware viruses has been reported to be massively spread and heavily encrypt files of compromised computers. Research shows that the ransomware adds the file extension to “(!! to get email id…
Petya ransomware is one of the most dangerous ransom viruses ever to be encountered. It is very good news that finally, a decryptor called Petya Sector Extractor had been released which-which you can be able to recover files from it.…
When JigSaw ransomware was initially detected, it locked the screen of infected users’ computers displaying a countdown timer. The ransomware scans for and encrypts over 120 types of files on the compromised computers it has infected. Users were left with…
When TeslaCrypt ransomware was first released, it started infecting users with a “bang”. The virus had multiple variants which suggested that it may have been used by more than one hacking teams. Fortunately, a decryptor has been released for free…
A browser hijacking software that has been associated with the suspicious search engine 22find.com has been reported to take over users’ web browsers and display adverts. The program is not a virus or malware. However it’s behavior makes it fall…
First detected in April 2016, BrLock Ransomware continues to wreak havoc on user PCs. The virus locks the screen and displays a ransom note that is written completely in Russian, demanding a ransom payment of approximately 1000 RU which is…
Ransomware variant, known by the name REKTLocker has been reported to use the .rekt file extension and the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm to encipher user data. The virus then changes the wallpaper with the ransom demands, wanting the sum of 1…
Fortunately, researchers at TrendMicro have successfully created a decryptor for Cerber ransomware. Unfortunately, the cyber-criminals have anticipated this move, immediately and mockingly enough releasing a second variant of this nasty cyber-threat. The war against Cerber continues, leaving many victims of…
A researcher at Fortinet Security has discovered a new ransomware variant, called Rumble Crypt. The virus has been reported to have a payment page which is Tor-based, which points out to the possibility that it is already up and running.…
Ransomware virus, named after a symbol of evil – Hitler has be Data Recovery Tool Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the…
AES-128 has been used by this ransomware created for Black Hat 2016 presentation. This “beautiful” piece of malware uses a C&C server that provides the decryption key of the files ShinoLocker has encrypted for free. It has been made primarily…
A browser hijacking software associated with the suspicious search engine 16start(.)com has been reported to be installed unknowingly on affected computers. The browser hijacker can be installed either as a software directly on the computer or as a browser extension…
A ransomware virus associated with the e-mail helprecover@ghostmail.com that leaves files, named _HOW_TO_DECRYPT on the victim’s computer and adds .encrypted file extension after it encodes the files of infected users has appeared, researchers report. The virus-encoder has been reported to…
A Trojan which uses false Facebook messages to expose user data and account credentials has appeared, dubbed Zusy by ESG malware researchers. The Trojan has recently seen a rise in popularity, and it is widespread via spam pessages on Facebook.…
What Is Lamzap.exe? A newly identified adware variant, Lamzap, is causing widespread disruption by “attacking” user PCs with intrusive advertisements. This malicious software is known to generate numerous files and registry entries in the Windows Registry Editor, leading to lots…
A browser hijacker, associated with Istreal(.)link has started to raise its rank according to the latest Alexa statistics. This PUP(Potentially Unwanted Program) has been reported to cause numerous issues to users, by displaying advertisements and collecting various types of information…
Ransomware, named VenusLocker, using AES-256 and RSA-2048 ciphers to encrypt files of infected computers has appeared in the wild, leaving the encoded objects with a .Venusf extension added to them. To purchase back their files, the users are given instructions…
The PC optimizing(speed up) software segment is a very competitive one, especially with the ever-increasing number of computers appearing nowadays. Since a lot of users tend to either overburden their computers with useless software, cookies and other junk files, they…
AES algorithm, used by a ransomware virus, called Razy had been identified by malware researchers. The ransomware uses its distinct .razy file extension which it adds to the files of your computer once it encrypts them, making them no longer…
