Trojan.Ransomcrypt is a Trojan horse that creates several different files in an infected computer and once it has control over the victim PC, scans for and encrypts imprortant data from the user. It has several different variants – T, S,…
JS.Fakeransom is a JavaScript Trojan recently detected by researchers at Symantec. Even though more information is needed to confirm the exact attack methods employed by JS.Fakeransom, our team has put together the primary features of JavaScript-based Trojans and threats. Keep…
Being hit by ransomware is a nightmare that all users should be scared of. Unfortunately, many ransomware victims have come to the conclusion that crypto malware works faultlessly and continues to affect thousands of users and enterprises on a daily…
A new ransomware Trojan attack has been detected recently. The threat is known as hairullah@inbox.lv. According to research, after the extortion Trojan has sneaked into the victim’s system, certain files will have the “.id-(10 random digits)_hairullah@inbox.lv” string. After the line…
A nasty ransomware infection, called Chimera is reported by ESG security analysts to affect victims’ computers and take their important files hostage. Like other typical ransomware trojans, the software encrypts important documents, pictures, videos or other files that are important…
Ransomware has turned out to be a most effective way to make money online. Many of the recently detected ransomware threats share the same basics, with slight differences such as the targeted files and encryption keys used. Shade Ransomware also…
Ninja Ransomware is a malware infection originating from Russia that is reported by ESG analysts to encrypt user files with the sole purpose of extorting users or money. The ransomware leaves a ransom note that promises to delete the decryption…
A new Ransomware has emerged out into the open, resembling an authentic message from law enforcement. You may think: ‘My PC is secure I am careful and I never open cat videos from unauthorized sites’. But imagine this scenario –…
We have seen ransomware going through new development stages. As a result, latest ransomware pieces become more and more sophisticated and exceed even the boldest of expectations. In that sense, the appearance of the ScreenLocker ransom threat shouldn’t be of…
A new ransomware, variant of the notorious CryptoLocker family of Trojans has appeared on the security radar of online threat researchers. It involves the encryption of the user’s important files on his computer after which leaves a ransom note with…
FBI Cyber Department Virus is a fake message that can appear on your browser while you have been browsing the web. It will claim that the user has violated copyright and that they have viewed or distributed pornography. Due to…
This particular trojan from the Urausy family targets primarily Slovakian PCs. However, some attacks have also been reported to be in random places all around the world. This ransomware has several variants and its scam involves locking users completely out…
Beware, virus infections have increased, concerning a ransomware trojan, resembling the Dutch legitimate music rights protection organization Buma Stemra. Compared to the malicious virus that infects the user’s files and displays fear-inducing messages to average computer users in different languages…
Ransomware attacks have reached a new peak. A new ransomware threat has been reported to attack users via email and exploit kits. It is dubbed BandarChor. When executed, BandarChor drops a copy of itself into the Startup directory, as well…
This new ransomware Trojan belongs to the Police Ransomware family of Trojans. This group of Trojans is specially created to induce fear in your average inexperienced user by posing as a law enforcement notification service. ESG malware researchers have established…
A new Ransomware infection, carrying the name ‘SimpleLocker’ is been detected by security software out in the wild. The attack may affect both Android devices as well as PCs. This type of trojan horse infection is employed with the purpose…
Remember Encryptor RaaS- the ransomware-as-a-service piece that we recently discussed? In short, a RaaS will allow affiliate parties to generate income by spreading the malicious piece across the Internet. The bar of extorting money from users has been lowered once…
Reports have been raised about a ransomware virus, infecting numerous systems, connected with the name sos@anointernet.com. This type of attack is a new type of online extortion designed to encrypt your files and put a suspicious extension on them (for…
A new type of ransomware infection, carrying the name ‘DESKRYPTEDN81’ along with it has been reported to be encrypting victims’ files with the purpose of extorting them for funds. This type of threat corresponds to the ransomware attacks, detected as…
Ransomware doesn’t sleep and we have a new file encrypting threat on the malware horizon to prove it. Actually, the Trojan ransomware that has just been detected is considered a new variant of the Onion Ransomware (Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Onion) also known as…
