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WHAT IS RANSOMWARE?

If you believe your system has been infected by a ransomware, this category can help you learn more about your infection. The category contains daily updated, illustrated removal guides about the latest strains of crypto ransomware that encrypts users’ files and demands ransom payment. Here you will find instructions on how to remove each ransomware, and what steps to take to try and restore your encrypted files.

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Helldown Ransomware Virus Removal

Helldown Ransomware Virus Removal Guide

What Is Helldown Ransomware? Helldown is a relatively new and highly active ransomware group that emerged in August 2024. The group employs custom ransomware targeting both Windows and Linux systems, engaging in double extortion tactics by exfiltrating significant amounts of…

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wanttocry-ransomware-virus-want_to_cry-files-remove-decrypt-free

WantToCry Ransomware (.want_to_cry File virus) Removal Guide

WantToCry Ransomware WantToCry is a ransomware that encrypts files on infected systems, appending the .want_to_cry extension to each compromised file. The malware also generates a ransom note, named !want_to_cry.txt, in directories containing encrypted files, demanding payment for decryption. More details…

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Contacto Ransomware Virus [.Contacto Files] Removal Guide

Contacto Ransomware Virus [.Contacto Files] Removal Guide

Contacto Ransomware (Encrypted Virus Files) Have you found that your files are locked by Contacto Ransomware ransomware? The .NBA Virus Files encrypts your data and demands payment to unlock it. The Contacto Ransomware ransomware scrambles files, leaving no file extension,…

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FunkLocker ransom note

FunkLocker [.funksec File Virus] – Removal Guide

What Is FunkLocker? FunkLocker, also referred to as the .funksec file virus, is a type of ransomware designed to encrypt users’ files and demand payment for their recovery. Once it infects a system, the ransomware locks files by appending the…

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Nitrogen Virus Ransomware [.NBA Files] Removal + Recovery

Nitrogen Virus Ransomware [.NBA Files] Removal + Recovery

Have you discovered that your files are locked by Nitrogen ransomware? The .NBA Virus Files encrypts your files and demands a ransom to unlock them. Nitrogen (Encrypted Virus Files) The Nitrogen ransomware scrambles your files and doesn’t leave any file…

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Held Virus Ransomware [.Held Files] Removal + Recovery

Held Virus Ransomware [.Held Files] Removal + Recovery

Held Ransomware: What You Need to Know Held ransomware is a dangerous new member of the infamous STOP/DJVU ransomware family. If you find your files renamed with the .Held extension and are unable to access them, your system has been…

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Mr.Dark101 Ransomware [File Virus] Removal

Mr.Dark101 Ransomware [File Virus] Removal Guide

Mr.Dark101 Ransomware The Mr.Dark101 ransomware is a member of the Chaos ransomware family. Upon infecting a system, this ransomware encrypts files and modifies their names by appending a four-character random extension. For instance, a file originally named “file.jpg” would appear…

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X101

X101 Ransomware [.X101 Virus File] – Removal Guide

What Is X101 Ransomware? X101 ransomware is a new threat that encrypts users’ files. Once the process of malicious encryption is complete, the malware generates a ransom note titled “!!!HOW_TO_DECRYPT!!!.TXT”, which contains instructions for the victim to allegedly recover their…

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XSHC files ransomware

TRUST FILES Ransomware [.XSHC Virus File] Removal Guide

What Is TRUST FILES Ransomware? TRUST FILES is a newly detected ransomware currently circling the web and infecting vulnerable computers. Files encrypted by this ransomware will have the .XSHC extension appended to their filenames. More particularly, the ransomware modifies victims’…

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Crystal Rans0m Ransomware Virus - Removal + Recovery Guide

Crystal Rans0m Ransomware Virus – Removal + Recovery Guide

Have you found your files to be encrypted? The Encrypted Virus Files, also referred to as RDP ransomware, locks your files and asks for a ransom to restore access. Crystal Rans0m (Encrypted Virus Files) The Crystal Rans0m malware encrypts your…

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AllCiphered Virus .allciphered70 Files Removal + Recovery

AllCiphered Virus [.allciphered70 Files] Removal + Recovery

Have you noticed all your files now end with the .allciphered70 extension? The .allciphered70 Virus File, often called RDP ransomware, encrypts your files and asks for payment to make them accessible again. AllCiphered (.allciphered70 Virus File) AllCiphered adds the .allciphered70…

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MAGA Ransomware [.MAGA Virus File]

MAGA Ransomware [.MAGA Virus File] – Removal Guide

What Is MAGA Ransomware? MAGA ransomware is one of the latest iterations of the infamous Dharma ransomware family. Once the ransomware successfully sneaks into your computer system, it will encrypt all your data appending the .MAGA extension to filenames, together…

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UwU Ransomware [.MOONMAN Virus File]

UwU Ransomware [.MOONMAN Virus File] – Removal Guide

What Is UwU Ransomware? UwU is a new ransomware virus detected in the wild. The ransomware appends the .MOONMAN extension to encrypted files, and drops a ransom note called “READTHISNOW.txt”. The ransom note lacks a standard ransom note structure and…

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RDP Ransomware [.encrypted Files] - Removal & Recovery

RDP Ransomware [.encrypted Files] – Removal & Recovery

Have you seen an .encrypted file extension appearing on all of your files? The .encrypted Virus File, also known as RDP ransomware, locks your files and demands a payment as ransom to unlock them. RDP Ransomware (.encrypted Virus File) RDP,…

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Eclipse-adblocker.pro Pop-ups Virus - How to Remove It [Fix]

Eclipse-adblocker.pro Pop-ups Virus – How to Remove It [Fix]

What Is Eclipse-adblocker.pro? Eclipse-adblocker.pro is associated with a fake ad-blocker extension or software. It often shows annoying pop-ups instead of claiming to block advertisements and can lead to harmful software through risky redirects. These pop-ups might open unsafe and harmful…

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You Have a Serious Problem Ransomware – Removal + Files Fix

What Is You Have a Serious Problem ransomware Virus? You Have a Serious Problem ransomware is a type of harmful software that takes control of your files using a payload, called “bioessay.exe” and asks for money paid in crypto to…

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Weaxor Virus Ransomware [.rox Files] Removal & Recovery

Weaxor Virus Ransomware [.rox Files] Removal & Recovery

What Is Weaxor Ransomware Virus? Weaxor Ransomware is a dangerous malware that encrypts your files, then asks you to pay to unlock them. Research indicates this virus spreads mostly through malicious attachments in emails. Often, it is hidden so it…

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Cipher Ransomware [.cipher File Virus]

Cipher Ransomware [.cipher File Virus] – How to Remove

Cipher Virus File: MedusaLocker Ransomware Variant Cipher ransomware is a recent variant in the MedusaLocker ransomware family. This malware encrypts files on an infected system, adding a .cipher extension to affected files. Victims are then asked to pay a ransom…

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blackZluk Ransomware [.blackZluk File virus]

blackZluk Ransomware [.blackZluk File virus] Removal Guide

What Is blackZluk? blackZluk is a recently detected ransomware virus, currently making circles in the wild. The ransomware appends the .blackZluk extension to the filenames of encrypted files. It also drops the #RECOVERY#.txt ransom note which contains decryption instructions. Keep…

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VXUG Ransomware Virus - Removal Guide

VXUG Ransomware Virus – Removal Guide

What Is VXUG Ransomware Virus? VXUG is a recently detected ransomware virus that belongs to the CryLock family. The VXUG ransomware appends an email address [staff@vx-underground.org], a number, and a victim’s ID to the encrypted files. Victims of the ransomware…

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