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Discovered by a malware researcher named S!Ri, Artemis belongs to the PewPew ransomware family. Frauds behind this family have spread a number of high-risk infections that run data encryption. Artemis is the most recent variant of file-encryptor that cuts access to most stored data using multi-layer cryptographic algorithms. These algorithms make data thoroughly encrypted, which disables users from opening them. Besides that, encrypted files locked off by Artemis get changed in visual means as well. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to something like 1.pdf.id-victim's_ID.[khalate@tutanota.com].artemis and reset its original icon. This string consists of the victims' ID, khalate@tutanota.com email address, and .artemis extension at the end. Then, as soon as encryption gets to a close, Artemis prompts the info-decrypt.hta to appear across the entire screen. Recent versions of the malware use ReadMe-[victim's_ID].txt ransom note name and use .ultimate and .999 extensions (1.pdf.id[victim's_ID].[UltimateHelp@techmail.info].ultimate and 1.pdf.id[victim's_ID].[restoredisscus@gmail.com].999).

Bad Image is a popular file-related issue that pops whilst trying to open an app in Windows 10. It states some file is either not designed to run on Windows 10 or contains some error. Reinstalling a problematic program or contacting software vendors is the only solution offered by the error message. Trying to do so may not help as there are often broader reasons for its appearance. In most cases, Bad Image errors indicate there is a corrupted or incorrect version of the DLL file specified in the text of the error. This can happen as a result of some crashes, misplaced or non-existent components, damaged updates, and various other similar causes. It is also possible to happen after users downloaded some DLL files from third-party resources to fix other errors. The name of the DLL file written in the Bad Image error message can be quite helpful to pinpoint more accurate reasons for the problem. Normally, people encounter 0xc000012f or 0xc0000020 errors due to issues with Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable software. If you see your DLL file start with msvcr, msvcp, or other names like ucrtbase.dll, then it is likely to have something wrong with the above-mentioned Visual C++. In all other cases, it is better to google your DLL and get a detailed summary of its emergence. Below, we will show you the most popular and effective solutions that help people get rid of Bad Image errors in most cases.

GoodMorning is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Its main goal lies in earning money on victims whose data has been encrypted with strong ciphers. Usually, victims end up aware of the infection after GoodMorning assigns a new complex extension to compromised files (ending with .GoodMorning, .LOCKED or .REAL). For example, 1.pdf and other files stored on a system will be changed to this pattern 1.pdf.Id(045AEBC75) Send Email(Goood.Morning@mailfence.com).GoodMorning or .Id = D8CXXXXX Email = John.Muller@mailfence.com .LOCKED. The ID inside of extensions will differ individually as it is unique to each of the victims. Then, once all files end up encrypted and visually changed, the virus creates text notes called either GoodMorning.txt, ReadIt.txt or ReadMe.txt. It is meant to explain broader instructions on how to recover your data.

Pagar is a ransomware program that infects Windows systems to encrypt personal data. It affects the configuration of stored files making them totally inaccessible. This means any attempts to open the files will be denied due to encryption. Besides configuration changes, Pagar Ransomware alters data by visual means as well - by assigning the .pagar40br@gmail.com extension to each file under encryption. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.pagar40br@gmail.com and reset its original icon to blank. After all files end up encrypted, Pagar creates a ransom note called Urgent Notice.txt, which explains how to recover the data. Ransomware developers are being concise and say you have 72 hours to send 0.035 BTC to the attached wallet. Right after completing the payment, victims should contact developers via pagar40br@gmail.com attaching their own wallet address and unique ID (written in the note). Unfortunately, there is zero information on whether Pagar developers can be trusted.

Also known as ERROR_NOACCESS: Invalid access to memory location, 0x800703e6 has been the main agenda of many Windows users trying to update their system. Specifically, the error occurs whilst attempting to install KB4023057, KB5003214, KB5003173, and other cumulative updates on Windows 10 versions 1903, 1909, 2004, and 20H2. Some users also reported the same problem when installing KB5005033 for the latest Windows 10 version 21H1. Most often, error 0x800703e6 says there is some disfunction in memory processes run on the system. The update process is likely to lock out because two applications are using the same memory location. This can also be followed by problems with registry keys, drivers, system files, and settings ensuring your updates function correctly. To resolve the issue, we recommend approaching each method listed below until you find the one working for you.

As mentioned in the title itself, 0x8007371b (ERROR_SXS_TRANSACTION_CLOSURE_INCOMPLETE) is an error code that pops whilst failing to update your system on Windows 10. You may stumble with this and similar errors at some point when installing new updates like cumulative patches. Some users reported they received this issue when attempting to upgrade their system with KB3081452 and KB3097617 patches. Whatever the case, it is quite hard to define the reason straight from the spot, especially if you have never gone into such errors before. This is why our guide will be a handy manual dedicated to fixing the 0x8007371b problem. Follow each method listed below until you find the one solving the error.

Update errors have always been known for Windows users. They are inevitably present across multiple systems for different reasons. Most often, errors like 0x80070057 occur whilst trying to install new patches that pend in Update Center. File corruption, damaged partition, third-party conflicts as well as configuration problems can be the reason for the error appearance. One of them is likely to persist making your updates fail during the process. It is quite hard to decide which one is part of your case right from the spot. This is why you should try each solution presented in this article until you find the working method.

Chaos is a popular ransomware family that spreads a number of malware versions. Upon its infection, most files stored on a system get readjusted becoming no longer accessible. This is done by cybercriminals to extort the so-called ransom from victims in exchange for unblocking data. At the moment, there are 4 most popular versions propagated by Chaos - Axiom, Teddy, Encrypted, and AstraLocker Ransomware. All 4 assign their own extension whilst blocking access to data. For instance, a file like 1.pdf may change to 1.pdf.axiom, 1.pdf.teddy, 1.pdf.encrypted, or 1.pdf.astralocker depending on which version attacked your network. Initially, Chaos used to be called Ryuk .Net Ransomware, but then upgraded and started getting proliferated by the new name. What is more, Ryuk.Net only mimicked encryption with AES+RSA algorithms, but actually used Base64 coding to damage the structure of files. Not excluded the same can be faced in newer versions as well. It is also possible to see a version of Chaos appending a string of random characters to encrypted files - like 1.pdf.us00, 1.pdf.wf1d, and so forth. As soon as encryption (or fake encryption) gets to a close, the virus creates a text note with instructions on how to recover your data. Here are the names as well as the content of each text note created by different versions (README.txt, read_it.txt, READ_ME_NOW.txt.