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Discovered in February 2020, Nomikon is a malicious piece classified as ransomware. Ransomware is a type of virus that encrypts users' data after penetration and demands paying a ransom. After installation, Nomikon will block all of the files stored on your system by changing their extensions to a random 5-letter set, for example, .cnmhr or .jrmcu. For instance, 1.mp4 will be replaced with 1.mp4.cnmhr or other randomly generated extension. They also intimidate that if you do not pay a ransom within the allocated period of time, the price will be doubled. In addition, victims are also offered to use trial decryption by sending one file (less than 5MB) to the attached e-mail. Extortionists warn you to not use third-party decryptors, otherwise, this may result in a permanent data loss. Unfortunately, most of the time, the locked files are unrecoverable, however, it does not mean that you should pay a ransom unless you have a lot of money.

Ransomware has been one of the most abused infections that endanger unprotected user's data. DecYourData developers did not trail behind and released their own piece as well. Using AES-256 algorithms it stalwartly ciphers multiple files found on your device. The range may vary from images, videos, music to simple text documents. Once encrypted, it, therefore, makes files inaccessible by appending new id-{random-set} [decyourdata@protonmail.com]_all-files-encrypted extensions to each file. For example, the original 1.mp4 file will be renamed into 1.mp4.id-{random-set} [decyourdata@protonmail.com]_all-files-encrypted meaning that the data is blocked. After the encryption, the ransom note will automatically appear on the screen with all the necessary information on how to decrypt your data. You will then realize that extortionists demand mind-blowing 5000$ for getting a unique decipher key that will unlock your data. The payment has to be processed solely in BTC and therefore sent to their Bitcoin wallet address that is mentioned in the note. They made everything possible to speed up the process and even presented a list of platforms where people can convert money into bitcoin. On top of that, they can also prove their integrity by decrypting one non-important file that can be sent through e-mail.

Ad.doubleclick.net is a legitimate advertising service, that, in some cases, can be related to adware. Although Google ads editors moderate the quality of advertisers, very often this platform is used by unscrupulous vendors. Initially, it is a marketing domain used by Google for displaying a wide range of different ads. On the surface, ads look very appealing and positive, but this is a cover used to tantalize users into clicking on them that may eventually result in a chain of malicious resources like landing pages, free file hosting websites and other unwanted ones. These undesirable visits can force raw users into inadvertently downloading adware on their computers. Adware is classified as a low-level threat that can be easily removed, however, it is very annoying by means of advertisement distribution that is occasionally displayed on the screen. Curiosity and unawareness are the biggest enemies for inexperienced users because they are easily induced into clicking on these ads hence putting their data under a huge risk.

Ransomware has contributed to the fraudulent scheme base immensely and has become one of the most effective ways that hackers use to flush the finances out of innocent victims. Woefully, It is blooming up rapidly across the entire internet with the fact that all of the fraud's actions remain unpunished because of internet inaccessibility allowing to hide their atrocious activity so that nobody can detect them. And Afrodita Ransomware has also entered the game. It is used to encrypt user's files and other data with AES-256 and RSA-2048 encryption algorithms. Simply said, it totally restricts access to user's files until you pay a so-called ransom to get the files back to your legitimate ownership. After it is installed on your computer it immediately rushes down through your computer encrypting all of the images, videos, text files and other types of data that can make value for users. It, therefore, creates the __README_RECOVERY_.txt text document on the desktop with ransom note including the details on how to get a decrypting key to remove the blocking algorithm from your files. They can also offer you to decrypt a file by sending it via an email mentioned in the note to prove their integrity and be sure that your files will be delivered back in safety after you pay a specific fee. If you do not pay the ransom they might start threatening you that your files will be spread across the internet and utilized badly.

Error 0x80080005 is an update-related issue that is very popular around Windows users. It was found a long time ago since Windows Vista debuted and remains unsolved these days. The problem pops up when trying to update your system to the latest pack version. Unfortunately, rebooting or even reinstalling Windows does not often lead to error decimation. There are a plethora of reasons why you may receive this error such as corrupted files, network configuration issues, presence of malware and so forth. This is why we have prepared a list of the most effective and acute ways to stop experiencing this issue on your computer.

Easy Mac Care is a fake system optimization tool designed for Macintosh. Developers claim their software to speed up the system by eliminating cache, logs and other unnecessary data that can slow down your PC. Whereas it may seem useful, research shows that Easy Mac Care brings no promised value, on the contrary, it creates a list of fake issues displayed after running a scan. This is made to force inexperienced users into buying the Premium version to activate PRO features and rectify these issues as a result. Being classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program, Easy Mac Care is supposedly designed to extort money. It is much better to use trusted and official tools like Spyhunter for Mac or others that have been testified by most users and deserved integrity in the market. On top of that, we are not sure about Easy Mac Care, but some PUPs can put your privacy under risk by stealthily gathering personal data and selling it to third-parties.

As developers state, WindowMix is designed to enhance your browsing by adding "more intelligent searching algorithms". However, this is a fool since WindowWix was recently categorized as an adware-type program. Basically, adware is meant to promote intrusive ads, banners, hyperlinks, or coupons that redirect users to malicious and untrustworthy websites that include unwanted programs, fake software updaters, and others. Clicking on any of the ads can also lead to the websites that, once entered, start running executable scripts that will infect PC without users' consent. WindowMix does not conceal its presence and can be easily found by its icon (white magnifying glass with the green background) on the desktop. Besides that, adware is known to be collecting personal data like passwords, browsing history, IP-addresses, and geolocations.

There has been quite a lot of users that keep facing this kind of error when trying to enter a website. After a long waited connection website fails to upload and shows the following message This site can't be reached and ERR_TIMED_OUT. The reload or reboot of the browser is totally useless, otherwise, you would not be looking for this article. This may be provoked by various kinds of issues starting with PC and browser hiccups and ending up with internet problems in an outside prism. In this article, our team has prepared a list of tools that you can apply to finally get rid of this problem and continue surfing calmly through the web.