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The epidemic of STOP Ransomware still goes on, with its another successor called Tyos Ransomware. This nasty virus hits thousands of computers all over the world, mostly targeting the USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The most recent version, emerged in the end of March 2023, uses .tyos extension, that it adds to the end of encrypted files. As DjVu Ransomware uses AES encryption algorithm, probability of decryption is low, but exists. Tyos Ransomware damages users' important data: photos, videos, documents, and other types of information, victims are ready to pay ransom for. At the same time, it doesn't touch system files to keep Windows operable. The latest generation of this virus creates a ransom note file called _readme.txt. This file provides general information about the infection, ransom amount, and contact details.

Linkforcaptcha.top is a malicious website that can infect computers and display unwanted ads on web browsers. It can affect different browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, and can also infect various operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS, also smartphones running Android or iOS. The website can use different tactics to trick users into visiting it, such as redirecting users from other websites or using ads. Linkforcaptcha.top also exploits push notifications to display unwanted ads on the infected computer. The website may display a notification that asks users to "allow notifications" in order to continue browsing the site. If the user clicks "Allow," Linkforcaptcha.top can then send push notifications to the computer, even when the user is not visiting the website. These notifications can appear as pop-ups or banners and can contain malicious links or lead to phishing websites. This article explains how to remove Linkforcaptcha.top, stop its ads and notifications and prevent future infections of such type.

iPhones have become a ubiquitous part of our lives, serving as both a communication tool and a repository of important information. We rely on our iPhones to store valuable data, including text messages, which can be used for everything from arranging meetings to keeping track of critical information. Losing these messages, whether by accidental deletion or through a software glitch, can be a frustrating experience. Fortunately, there are several ways to recover deleted messages on an iPhone, and in this article, we will explore some of these methods in detail. Whether you have a backup or not, there are ways to retrieve your deleted messages and ensure that you don't lose important information. So, let's dive in and explore how you can recover deleted messages on your iPhone.

Typo Ransomware is a devastating crypto-virus (variation of STOP Ransomware), that uses the AES-256 asymmetrical encryption algorithm to restrict user access to their files without the key. Malware appends .typo extensions to files make them unreadable and extort ransom for decryption. "Typo" variant appeared in March of 2023 and infected tens of thousands of computers wordwide. Unfortunately, due to technical modifications in the newest version file recovery is impossible without backups. However, there are certain standard Windows features and tools, that may help you restore at least some files. File-recovery software may also be useful in this case. In the text box below, there is text message from _readme.txt file, called "ransom note". Below in the textbox you can get acquainted with the sample of such file. In this file, malefactors disclose contact information, the price of the decryption, and ways to pay the ransom.

Rans-A is a new file-encryptor variant that belongs to the Xorist family. After successfully infiltrating the system, the ransomware will proceed to encrypt potentially important data and add .Rans-A to the original filename. As a result, a previously accessible file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.Rans-A and become access-restricted. The main goal of ransomware is to extort money from victims for the decryption of files. Thus, the virus displays an error message and creates a text file called HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt that both show decryption instructions (in Portuguese). Overall, victims are said the only way to retrieve data in its original condition is to contact cybercriminals within the set deadline. Should victims fail to do so by the end of the deadline, the decryption will supposedly be no longer available. In addition, the note also warns victims against deleting, renaming, or reporting the ransom message to any website/authority. Otherwise, cybercriminals' e-mail may end up blocked and no longer accept requests for data decryption. As a rule, upon reaching out to cybercriminals, they set a price that has to be paid for decryption.

Having Topresultssearch.com displayed instead of your default homepage/URL address might be a sign that your browser is affected by a hijacker. Browser hijackers are unwanted software that installs in the form of an extension or desktop app and promotes unwanted changes without the consent of users. Topresultssearch.com can generate untrustworthy results that may contain redirects to potentially harmful resources. Furthermore, the extension/program that hijacked your browser may also promote additional ads and track your browser activity. This means it may run data collection and illegally gather information, such as cookies, passwords, browser history, and so forth. Therefore, such changes may lead users to experience both privacy and security risks unless preventative measures are taken. It is worth mentioning that many other browser hijackers promote fake search engines that are unable to generate their own results. Instead, they redirect users to legitimate Bing, Google, or Yahoo and display results from them. Even in such cases, browser hijackers present no value to users and may cause security/privacy risks for users who take unwanted changes for granted. Examples of other hijackers that were discussed recently on our blog are Safest Way To Search, SearchResultsDelivery, Search.tablicious.com, and others as well. Thus, we recommend you scan your system for unwanted/malicious activity and get rid of the suspicious modifications. Use our guide below to do it correctly and without traces.

The number of queries related to new ransomware activity is growing each day with new infections. This time around, users are dealing with Tycx Ransomware, which is a new and dangerous piece developed by the Djvu/STOP family. This particular version started infecting computers in the second half of March 2023. Its recent activity has encrypted a lot of personal data with strong algorithms. Despite Tycx Ransomware has not being totally inspected just yet, there are some things that are clear already. For example, the virus reconfigures various types of data (images, documents, databases, etc.) changing original extensions to .tycx. This means that all types of data will save its initial name, but change the main extension to something like this "1.pdf.tycx". Once the encryption process gets to a close, you will no longer be able to access your data. In order to regain it, extortionists have scripted the creation of identical notes dropped into encrypted folders or onto a desktop. The name of the note is usually _readme.txt, which contains detailed instructions on how to recover your data.

According to some reports, Onevenadvnow.com can exploit push notifications to display unwanted ads on your computer. When you visit a website that has been compromised by Onevenadvnow.com, you may receive a pop-up notification that asks you to allow notifications from the site. If you click "Allow," the website can then send you push notifications, even when you are not visiting the site. Onevenadvnow.com can use these notifications to display ads, promote affiliate links, or redirect you to sponsored websites. To prevent Onevenadvnow.com from exploiting push notifications, it is important to be careful when visiting unfamiliar websites and to avoid clicking on pop-up notifications that you do not recognize. You can also disable push notifications in your web browser's settings to prevent any unwanted notifications from appearing. If you have already allowed notifications from a compromised website, you can remove the permission in your web browser's settings. It is also recommended to regularly scan your computer with anti-malware software to detect and remove any potential threats. Implement steps from this article to remove Onevenadvnow.com ads from browsers and prevent future infections.