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Xbox Game Bar is a great utility allowing users to monitor resources of GPU, CPU, RAM, and many other features like sound change. Fast access to main functions and keeping track of your PC is always a good thing to have, especially with Xbox Game Bar being officially free in Microsoft Store. It is indeed a very useful program alleviating gaming and overall usage. Unfortunately, the community has raised a discussion concerning the 0x803F8001 error, which prevents users from managing the app correctly. The issue is usually followed by a message saying "Xbox Game Bar is currently not available in your account. Make sure you are signed in to the Store and try again. Here’s the error code, in case you need it: 0x803F8001". The problem started occurring after a server-side change made on November 5. It is also known that this problem covers users with Windows 10 version 1809 or fresher. For now, the main solution is up to the Microsoft team, however, as they have not dealt with this error just yet, we will suggest a couple of steps capable of solving the issue, at least temporarily.

Dharma-259 is a ransomware-type infection belonging to the Dharma family. This group of developers has brought the biggest impact to the malware industry. Having a range of malicious programs, 259 compliments the list, and encrypts personal data with strong algorithms that prevent users from regular access. As a result, all data change its name with a string of digits including personal ID, cybercriminal's e-mail, and .259 extension at the end of each file. For instance, ordinary 1.mp4 will experience a change to something like this 1.mp4.id-C279F237.[259461356@qq.com].259 and reset its default icon. Then, once the encryption process gets to a close, the virus force-opens a pop-up window and creates a text note called FILES ENCRYPTED.txt, both of which contain information upon data recovery. As stated in both pop-up and note, victims have to contact swindlers via e-mail attaching personal ID. In addition to that, you are allowed to send up to 1 file (less than 1 MB) for free decryption. Then, once extortionists receive your message, you will be guided with steps on how to purchase decryption software. Sometimes, the required fee may skyrocket beyond the limits, becoming unaffordable for most of the users. Even if you are ready to enrich cybercriminals buying their software, we recommend you against it, because most users report a high-risk of being fooled and not obtain any tools to restore the data at all.

Developed by a group of Turkish extortionists, SifreCikis is a ransomware infection encrypting personal data and demanding a fee for recovery. It creates a strong cipher on sensitive data using AES and RSA algorithms. As a result, the decryption of files becomes hard to pull off, even with third-party tools. All data encrypted by SifreCikis obtains a new extension based on these patterns: .{random-alphanumerical-sequence}. For example, a file like 1.txt will change to something like this 1.txt.E02F4934FC5A. Then, after the encryption is done, users encounter a note called ***NA*** that contains ransom instructions. Unfortunately, the content of the note is hard to conceive for non-native speakers, however, a group of researchers translated it and outlined some key information. It claims that you should contact cyber criminals via e-mail and attach your personal ID in the message topic. Then, you will receive further instructions to purchase the decryption software (500$ in BTC). If there is no response from the extortionists, you should read the information through the link in the Tor browser. Malware researchers spotted the domain name starting with sifrecikx, which is consonant with sifre cikis (meaning "cipher/password + exit" in Turkish). Also, during the investigation researchers defined that SifreCikis could be a brother of SifreCozucu, as it looks very similar having minor differences.

Tripoli classified as a ransomware infection meant to cause encryption of personal data. Usually, the main target is photos, videos, documents, and other files that can store sensitive data. After this virus attacks your system, all files will be affected by the .crypted extension. Some victims reported that extension like .tripoli also exists, meaning that there are two versions of Tripoli Ransomware. In fact, does to matter which one penetrated your PC, because the way they work is almost the same. As a result of encryption, all files will be restricted from regular access, users will no longer be able to open or change them. To fix it, extortionists are offering to run through the steps listed in a text note (HOW_FIX_FILES.htm). The steps oblige victims to install the Tor browser and purchase decryption software following the attached address. The decision on making the payment has to be done within 10 days. We insist against acting on fraudulent steps as there is no guarantee that they will send you the promised tools. A better way is to delete Tripoli Ransomware and restore the lost files from an external backup (USB storage). If you do not have one, try using the guideline below to access your data.

FLAMINGO is a malicious piece designed to block access to user's data by running encryption with cryptographic algorithms. Despite the ransomware is relatively new, already known that it uses the .FLAMINGO extension to encrypt data. For example, a file like 1.mp4 will change to 1.mp4.FLAMINGO following successful encryption. After this, users receive decryption steps located in a text note called #READ ME.txt. According to them, victims have to send a test file via e-mail (not more than 3MB) to prove the decryption capabilities of cybercriminals. Then, you will get a reply with instructions to buy (in BTC) a decryption tool. We have to inform you that manipulating files, restarting, or shutting down your PC can be unpredictably dangerous for your data. Usually, ransomware developers create special values that delete data completely if detected attempts to change it. Unfortunately, the 100% way to recover data encrypted by FLAMINGO has not been found just yet. You can only uninstall the virus to prevent further encryption. The decryption may be possible but should be tested individually.

Being developed by the Phobos Ransomware family, Acuff puts up a strong lock on victims' data by running encryption with cryptographic algorithms. This, therefore, restricts any attempts to recover data completely. After the attack has been committed, you may see your files change to something like this 1.mp4.id[C279F237-2275].[unlockfiles2021@cock.li].Acuff, which is a testament that your files have been infected. Acuff Ransomware uses the victim's ID, cybercriminals' email, and .Acuff extension to highlight the encrypted data. In order to help users restore their data, extortionists offer to walk your way through the note listing decryption instructions. The information can be found in two files called info.hta and info.txt that are created after encryption. The first step on the path of decryption is to contact cyber criminals via an e-mail address attaching your personally-generated ID (unlockfiles2021@cock.li or decryfiles2021@tutanota.com). After that, swindlers will respond back with details on how to buy decryption software. Before doing so, you are also offered to send up to 5 files (less than 4MB and non-archived) for free decryption. Despite this activity may seem trustworthy, we recommend you against meeting any requirements set by developers of malware. It would be a risk to pay a large amount of money for the sake of file recovery.

The Safari can't open the page. Safari can't open the page "website" because Safari can't establish a secure connection to the server "website" issue was found quite recently and suggests that Mac prevents you from entering certain websites. Initially, this feature is part of the Mac security system that averts visits to malicious pages. However, in recent versions, this pop-up can be considered a bug since it can appear even when trying to open the world's safest and most trusted platforms like Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and others. Usually, the error happens due to connection problems that could appear after planned system updates. Luckily, this issue is easily solvable, we will just have to do some manipulations below that will free yourself from this annoying message.

Runtime error is a common windows issue that has been pestering most of the users. When trying to launch a program, the issue is accompanied by a “Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library” window with a message like "This application has requested Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way" that restricts users from further engagement. It is usually caused by Visual C++ malfunction that can be arisen due to many reasons. Since Visual C++ is an indispensable part of graphics, the problem may be intimately correlated with video card drivers. Therefore, the error typically appears whilst the system fails to establish correctly with video card drivers or because Visual C++ is corrupted and has to be restored. Malware intervention, corrupted files, or outdated software can also lead to Runtime errors. However, you do not have to spend your time searching for solutions because we have gathered them right in the article below.