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Gyjeb is a ransomware virus that runs data encryption to extort money from victims. It looks very similar to Keq4p Ransomware, which means they are likely to come from the same malware family. Just like Keq4p, Gyjeb Ransomware assigns a random string of senseless symbols along with its own .gyjeb extension. To illustrate, a file like "1.pdf" will change its look to something like 1.pdf.wKkIx8yQ03RCwLLXT41R9CxyHdGsu_T02yFnRHcpcLj_xxr1h8pEl480.gyjeb and reset its original icon. After all files end up edited this way, the virus creates a text note called nTLA_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt which entails decryption instructions. You can familiarize yourself with this note in the screenshot below.

Keq4p is a ransomware infection that encrypts personal data using cryptographic algorithms. These algorithms ensure strong data protection from attempts to decrypt it. Files attacked by ransomware are usually photos, videos, music, documents, and other types of data that could entail some value. Most file-encryptors change all the affected files by assigning their own extension. Keq4p does exactly the same, but also attaches a random string of symbols. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to something like 1.pdfT112tM5obZYOoP4QFkev4kSFA1OPjfHsqNza12hxEMj_uCNVPRWni8s0.keq4p or similar. The assigned string is totally random and has no real purpose. Along with visual changes, Keq4p closes its encryption process with the creation of zB6F_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt, a text file containing ransom instructions. You can take a closer look at what it contains in the following screenshot.

Update errors are no black sheep, but rather a norm to most Windows users. One who has been using Windows for a pretty long time has once stumbled into update errors preventing users from getting new patches and fixes. Unfortunately, just like any operating system, Windows may lose stability in certain segments including updates. Despite there has been a huge number of errors already discussed on our blog, the end to them is hardly seen on the horizon. This time around we are looking at 0x80092004, another error code that causes update problems. In fact, this specific error has been around since Windows 7 to 10 whilst installing KB4474419, KB4512506, KB4512486, KB4340557, KB4340558, and other patches as well. Error 0x80092004 can also be seen by the name of CRYPT_E_NOT_FOUND: Cannot find object or property, which basically means Windows failed to locate cryptographic value and denied an update eventually. Usually, these errors have common reasons for their appearance - corrupted/missing files, and problems with updates themselves. Depending on each individual case, the reasons may vary as well. This is why the best way to fix 0x80092004 is to try each solution we mentioned below. There are quite a few, but they will not take too much time to complete if followed carefully. Make sure to observe them down below.

Errors like 0x8007000d are update-related and can be encountered by users quite often. Unfortunately, this and many more problems have maintained their presence since Windows 7 to the latest versions existing. At this point, the range of reported cases counts a number of cumulative updates that users fail to install - KB3124200, KB4586853, KB4592438 for Windows 10 Version 1511, and 20H2. The error message displayed after coming to failure gives no valuable recommendations on how to repair the updates. It only provides the corresponding error code (0x8007000d) helping users raise awareness and come up with solutions together on forums and troubleshooting resources. If you wonder what are the reasons why such issues occur, then here is a couple of them. Normally, update problems can be triggered by some corruption or absence within the file system. In other cases, successful updating can be prevented by wrong configuration or third-party software that causes a conflict. Whatever the case, it is hard to decide which one of them is actually yours. Thus, it is worth trying all of the methods until you find the one solving the issue. Therefore, makes sure to follow our list of step-by-step instructions that will help you get rid of the 0x8007000d error down below.

Hydra is a ransomware infection that makes users' data inaccessible by running thorough encryption. Besides being unable to access the data, users may spot some visual changes as well. Hydra assigns a new string of symbols containing cyber criminals' email addresses, randomly generated ID assigned to each victim, and the .HYDRA extension at the end. To illustrate, a file like 1.pdf will change its look to [HydaHelp1@tutanota.com][ID=C279F237]1.pdf.HYDRA and reset the original icon to blank. As soon as all files end up encrypted, the virus promotes ransom instructions to guide victims through the recovery process. This can be found inside of #FILESENCRYPTED.txt text note, which is created after encryption. Hydra developers say victims can restore their files by writing to the attached e-mail address (HydaHelp1@tutanota.com or HydraHelp1@protonmail.com). After this, cybercriminals should give further instructions to purchase the decryption of files.

Delta Plus is a ransomware-type virus that uses cryptographic algorithms to encrypt personal data. It assigns strong ciphers that are hard to decode without special decryption tools held by cybercriminals themselves. To buy these tools, victims are requested to send the equivalent of 6,000 USD in BTC to a crypto address. The price for decryption may be also reduced to 3,000 USD if you manage to complete the payment within the first 72 hours after being infected. All of this information is disclosed inside of the text note called Help Restore Your Files.txt, which is created as soon as the encryption of files is done. Delta Plus appends the .delta extension to all affected files. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.delta and lose its original icon. After these changes, users will no longer be able to access their files until they pay the required ransom.

Discovered by Tomas Meskauskas, Koxic is determined to be a ransomware infection that operates by encrypting PC-stored data. In other words, the majority of files like photos, videos, music, and documents will be blocked by the virus to prevent users from accessing them. All files encrypted also get new .KOXIC or .KOXIC_PLCAW extensions. This means encrypted files like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.KOXIC or 1.pdf.KOXIC_PLCAW. The same pattern will be applied to residual data encrypted by ransomware. After getting things done with encryption, the virus creates a text note that explains ransom instructions. These instructions state victims should contact developers via koxic@cock.li or koxic@protonmail.com e-mails with their personal ID. This ID can be found attached to the ransom note. If there is no such being visible, there is a chance some version of Koxic Ransomware that infiltrated your system is still under development and being tested.

Porn is classified as a ransomware infection that targets encryption of personal data. Files like photos, documents, music, and videos are most likely to be under the scope of encryption by Porn Ransomware. To differ encrypted files from regular ones, developers assign the .porn extension to each compromised sample. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.porn and reset its original icon. After this, the virus starts demanding the so-called ransom to recover your data. This information can be seen in a featured pop-up window or text note called RECUPERAR__.porn.txt. Inside of this note and pop-up window, cybercriminals display the number of files they have decrypted. To erase the assigned ciphers, Porn developers ask victims to send 1 BTC to the attached crypto address and e-mail them with the transaction ID afterwards. Unfortunately, not many victims can afford to pay the price of 1 BTC (42,000 USD).