Ransomware

Mespinoza continues incrementally cementing its name around ransomware developers and produced another variation called Pysa. This version acts like others - it strikes files stored on your system by locking them down with .pysa, .locked or .newversion extensions. For instance, 1.mp4 will be renamed to 1.mp4.pysa, 1.mp4.locked and so forth. Extortionists claim that they are the only figures who can decrypt your files and third-parties tools will not help you at all. In fact, it is true since most ransomware uses high-end algorithms that are tough-to-decrypt. The only solution looks to be contacting them via e-mail and purchasing the decryption key.

If you no longer can access your data then this may be because of file-encryption virus that could suddenly penetrate your system. Being categorized as ransomware, LokerAdmin encrypts user's data by using AES algorithms and consequently demands a ransom in BTC to retrieve the locked files. LokerAdmin covers a range of data such as MS Office, PDFs, text files, images, music, videos, and archives which appear to be the most valuable for regular users. The encryption of files will visually result in icon and extension changes, internal changes are much more dramatic. First versions of the malware used .$$$ and .texyz suffixes. The latest variations switched to random 5-6 character alphanumerical sequences, like .8NWm8Y. For example, 1.mp4 will loose its original icon and migrate to 1.mp4.$$$ or 1.mp4.texyz file extensions. After successful encryption, the virus is hardwired for creating a note containing the ransom information (readme.txt).

If your data got locked and appended with the .encrypted extension, then you might be infected with Sadogo Ransomware which is a malicious program that encrypts victim's data. Sadogo and other similar malware infiltrate systems without the user's consent. Unfortunately, this kind of malware does not miss a single unit and encrypts everything stored on your PC. For example, the original file like 1.mp4 and others will be changed to 1.mp4.encrypted after penetration. Once Sadogo finished its major activity, it instantly drops a text file called readme.txt onto your desktop. Extortionists in this note claim that you should download the Tor browser and visit the attached link to purchase a decryption key. It is not recommended to trust swindlers, instead, delete Sadogo Ransomware and decrypt your data by following the guide below.

Balaclava is a ransomware-type family that has promoted multiple variations such as DavesSmith, Michael, and KEY0004 thus far. All of them encrypt files similarly - they scan your device for necessary files (images, videos, text files, documents, etc.) and retitle them with new extensions. For example, after successful encryption, the original 1.mp4 will change its name to 1.mp4.michael or 1.mp4.KEY0004 respectively. Earlier variations of the virus used .[daves.smith@aol.com] and .jerry_glanville_data@aol.com. To inform confused users, extortionists provide ransom information that is located in a note, that can be called either RECOVERY FILE.txt or HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt on your desktop. To decrypt the locked data, you should send them an e-mail by attaching your personal identification. Then, you should pay a required fee that may vary significantly (from 100$ to 1000+).

Discovered in 2019, Nyton Ransomware is a dangerous virus that ruthlessly encrypts users' data. Likewise other ransomware, Nyton targets various sorts of files like images, videos, text documents, and others that will be locked after penetration. After encryption, Nyton changes the icons of all files/apps to blank sheets and assigns the .nyton extension. To illustrate, normal 1.mp4 files will be changed to 1.mp4.nyton after restriction. Unfortunately, the decryption of such files is often impossible. Even the best third-parties tools are not able to access the data because developers use sophisticated algorithms that make files unrecoverable. Besides that, once the program blocked the data, it instantly creates a ransom note on the desktop (!NYTON_HELP.TXT) that displays the information about encryption. Another victim's informant is the onion website web page.

Alike others, Sfile Ransomware is a virus designed to encrypt files and hold them locked until the ransom is paid. Sfile has not been that popular around media discussions, but there are some users who have complained about its recent activity. After installation, the virus scans your device for multiple files and, once found, encrypts them by changing extensions to .sfile2 and .sfile3. To illustrate, the original 1.mp4 will be changed to 1.mp4.sfile2 or .sfile3 and become isolated as a result. To decrypt the ciphered data, you should contact cybercriminals through the e-mail attached in the ransom note that is created after encryption. Very often, after reaching out to frauds, they will claim a certain amount of cash that has to be paid within an allocated period of time unless you want the price to double up. Unfortunately, trusting extortionists is a huge risk because they might not unlock your data even after the purchase. Instead, we recommend uninstalling Sfile Ransomware from your computer and decrypting the data with third-parties tools.

Everything you need to know about Clown Ransomware is that it is a malicious program that encrypts data with special algorithms and requires paying a ransom to decrypt it. Malware can be classified as one of the variations of BigBobRoss Ransomware. After infiltration, Clown will rename the stored data according to one of these patterns: [SupportClown@elude.in][id={random-8-digit-set}]1.mp4.clown+, [Heeeh98@tutanota.com][id={random-8-digit-set}]1.jpg.notfound or [id={random-8-digit-set}]1.png.DMR64. Thereafter, it drops text files called HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.txt and !!! READ THIS !!!.hta onto the victim's desktop. In this note, cybercriminals demand to contact them via e-mail by writing your ID in the subject. As a result, you are obliged to pay a specific fee in BTC to retrieve your data unless you want it to remain locked forever because third-parties tools are often unable to break appended ciphers.

GoGoogle is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts users' data with cryptographic algorithms. Note that it has no correlation with Google Services. Those who get infected with programs of such type, experience immediate data encryption that undergoes a couple of changes. Firstly, the affected files get appended with new .google extension, cybercriminal's e-mail, and victim's ID. For instance, the original 1.mp4 will be renamed to 1.mp4_ID_512064768_Bossi_tosi@protonmail.com.google or 1.mp4_ID_882345678_bitsupportz@protonmail.com.google after penetration. After that, GoGoogle drops the FileRecovery.txt text note with ransom information. Inside the message, extortionists strongly insist on not attempting to unblock your data manually since this can lead to permanent loss. Instead, you should contact them via e-mail and pay for the guaranteed key that will decrypt your data. Unfortunately, trusting cyber criminals is a huge risk because they can dump you easily and not recover your files.