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PYAS is classified as ransomware. This malicious piece of software is designed to encrypt system-stored data and hold it hostage to make users pay a ransom. The name of this file encryptor comes from the .PYAS extension, which gets assigned to each affected file during encryption. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.PYAS, and so forth with other data. After successful encryption, the virus drops the README.txt text note that features decryption instructions. The note contains a brief text saying all types of essential data have been encrypted and that victims have to contact extortionist(s) via the Discord platform ("mtkiao129#2443" username) in order to get decryption of files. As a rule, cybercriminals behind ransomware infections seek to extort money from victims – thus, it is less likely that PYAS is an exception. Paying the ransom or providing the sensitive information to attackers is highly not recommended.

"I have to share bad news with you" is one of the numerous e-mail spam campaigns that pursue to trick users into believing falsified information. This specific scam type claims the user's system has been infected with a Trojan program, which therefore allowed threat actors to record sensitive information and content using a microphone, webcam, keyboard, and other input/output devices of the infected computer. Various browser activities are also said to have been tracked by the malicious program. The message claims the trojan virus recorded footage of the recipient watching adult (pornography) websites, which "will be published" unless $950 dollars are paid to the attackers within 48 hours (deadlines and ransom amounts may vary). The reason "will be published" is written in quotes is simply because all the threats made in such e-mail spam messages are fake and have nothing to do with what they claim. This and hundreds of other e-mail scam campaigns are used to deceive inexperienced users into trusting forged information and facts, making transfers of money to scammers, opening malicious attachments or links, and providing sensitive information on fake log-in websites. Thus, never trust messages that look doubtful and suspicious, especially if they attempt to impose some ostensibly real threats or other kinds of tricks. Read our guide to learn the dangers of other e-mail scam types in more detail as well as explore aversion techniques of such messages in the future.

Vvmm Ransomware is a virus that runs encryption of data and demands victims to pay a ransom fee for its return. It comes from the STOP/Djvu family that develops and releases a lot of ransomware versions each month. In fact, all STOP/Djvu file-encryptors share almost identical characteristics – they change files with extensions taken from their names and create practically the same note containing decryption instructions (_readme.txt). This ransomware variant is called Vvmm meaning it alters encrypted files with the .vvmm extension. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.vvmm, 1.png to 1.png.vvmm, and so on with other affected data. After this process is done and all targeted files become no longer accessible, victims get to see decryption instructions presented inside the _readme.txt note.

Error 0x00000154 is a recent BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error that may crash your computer at the time of launching/using various apps or playing video games on Windows 11. It is associated with the UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION code, which indicates possible problems with drivers, hardware, memory, software incompatibility, integral system files, and other causes as well. In this guide, we will guide you through the fixing process with various methods to prevent getting the BSOD error code 0x00000154 while using your PC. Choose which step i likely to fix the issue in your case or simply try each of them until the problem ends up resolved.

While trying to update, restore or sync iPhone, iPad, or other iOS devices some users get unlucky to enter a 1667 error that prevents it. The message that intervenes in the updating/restoration process usually appears as a pop-up window and states the following: "There was a problem downloading the software for the iPhone. An unknown error occurred (1667).". The most common causes of this and other similar issues (e.g., errors 53, 14, 10, 2015, 1110, 3194, 2005, 2003, etc.) are badly connected or damaged USB cables, outdated software, insufficient space, compatibility issues, internet connection, and other possible issues as well. In this guide, we have gathered a number of easy-to-perform solutions that will help you potentially address the 1667 error and finally restore or update your device.

Mimic is the name of a ransomware infection that encrypts access to data, appends the .QUIETPLACE extension, and eventually demands victims to pay ransom for the decryption. This virus is one of the variants among other file encryptors that were developed supposedly by the same cybercriminals. Other versions are known to assign extensions like .HONESTBITCOIN, .Fora, .PORTHUB, .KASPERSKY or extensions consisting of 5-10 random characters. During encryption, the malware will target all potentially important file types and make them no longer accessible by running strong algorithmic encryption. As mentioned, Mimic Ransomware also appends its own .QUIETPLACE extension, meaning a file like 1.pdf will likely change to 1.pdf.QUIETPLACE, and so forth. Following this, Mimic displayed two identical ransom notes - one before the log-in screen and second in a text file named Decrypt_me.txt.

NEVADA is a ransomware virus that encrypts data on Windows and Linux operating systems and urges victims to pay money for its decryption and non-disclosure of collected information. At the time of encrypting access to data, the virus also assigns its .NEVADA extension to affected files. For instance, a file originally named 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.NEVADA reset its icon, and become no longer usable. Following this, the malware creates readme.txt - a text note with decryption guidelines. Cybercriminals behind NEVADA Ransomware may vary since this file encryptor is open for purchase by other malefactors (Ransomware as a service model).

Erop is a new ransomware variant derived from the STOP/Djvu family. Malware of such is designed to encrypt users' data and demand victims to pay money for its decryption. Apart from becoming inaccessible after encryption, the targeted files also get altered visually—by receiving the new .erop extension. To illustrate, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.erop and become no longer accessible. Once successful encryption gets to a close, Erop generates a text note called _readme.txt which contains decryption guidelines. This ransom note name is quite generic and has been used by other STOP/Djvu variants as well, only with slight variance in cybercriminals' contact information. Inside this note, victims are told it is necessary to purchase specialized decryption software for $980 (or $490 if paid within 72 hours after infection). While establishing e-mail communication with swindlers, victims can also attach 1 encrypted file that contains no valuable information and cybercriminals will decrypt it for free.