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Some people get unlucky to encounter connection issue VAN 135 (usually in Windows 10 or 11), which essentially prevents playing Valorant. As a rule, there are many error codes starting with VAN (like 1067, 57, 9001, etc.) and all of them frequently indicate some connection problem. This is the kind of message players tend to receive when seeing this error appear at the launch of the game: "CONNECTION ERROR VALORANT has encountered a connection error. Please relaunch the client to reconnect. Error Code: VAN 135". It can be either a server issue on the Valorant end (for example, temporary maintenance or shutdown) or an individual issue on a player's PC. In case there is something wrong with the Valorant server, the responsibility does not lie on you, and you should wait until the issue gets resolved on their end. You can check whether something is wrong with the server itself using the official status checker by Riot or DownDetector. If everything seems fine with the server, and you continue to stumble upon the same VAN 135 or similar connection issue, try solutions from our guide to resolve this issue. It is possible that there is a problem with your connection specifically.

New instances of STOP Ransomware (DjVu Ransomware) continue to damage users files all over the world. STOP/Djvu Ransomware is a specific type of ransomware that has been active since 2017. It is a type of file-encrypting malware that encrypts victims' files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. This crypto-virus uses a complex AES encryption algorithm to block users' access to their data and extort a ransom of $490 or $980. One of the new variations of extension, that appeared in October 2022, is: .cosw. Corresponding ransomware got the name Cosw Ransomware. The virus adds such suffixes to the end of encrypted files. If your files got such an ending and are not accessible, it means your PC is infected with STOP Ransomware. Malware developers slightly modify the virus technically.

Goba Ransomware, which is actually next generation of STOP Ransomware appeared in the beginning of March 2023. This virus encrypts users' essential files, such as documents, photos, databases, music with AES encryption and adds .goba extensions to affected files. This ransomware is almost identical to numerous previous versions of the malware, that we described earlier, and belongs to the same authors, and uses the same e-mail addresses (support@freshmail.top and datarestorehelp@airmail.cc) and the same Bitcoin wallets. Full decryption is almost impossible, however, partially your data can be restored using instructions in this article. After the virus finishes, it creates _readme.txt file with the ransom note on the desktop and in the folders with affected files.

If your files have been suddenly altered with the .wannasmile extension (for example, 1.pdf.wannasmile) and you are now shown a ransom-demanding message in the pop-up window, then you are likely dealing with WannaSmile Ransomware. Although there is not enough justification for this, WannaSmile could be a new version of another identically named ransomware from 2017 (by Iranian developers), which assigned the .WSmile extension. In general, such malware is typically designed to render data inaccessible (by running encryption) and then extort money from victims for its decryption.

"Someone Matched With You On Tinder!" is likely a fake e-mail notification that is not related to Tinder. Although Tinder does send similar or even identical notifications to users, the one you received may be distributed by scammers. The purpose of this and other similar scam e-mail campaigns is to trick users into clicking on buttons or hyperlinks. One of the messages that got under the microscope of our team was encouraging users to click on the "FIND OUT WHO" button to see who is ostensibly a user's match. The website that this button led to asks users to pass a short questionnaire in order to reveal a list of neighboring women who "want to have sex" with the recipient.

Developed by the Djvu family, Goaq Ransomware is a malicious program that runs extensive encryption of personal data. It uses popular, yet strong algorithms to put the stored files under severe lock. This, therefore, prevents users from succeeding in manual decryption. Knowing that users will not be able to recover files on their own, cybercriminals offer to decrypt data using their tools for a certain amount of money. The details that are presented inside a text note called _readme.txt, which is created after Goaq assigns new extensions to data. Specifically, it adds the .goaq extension so that encrypted files would look something like this 1.pdf.goaq. As soon as such changes are done, users will be no longer eligible to access their data.

This Device Cannot Start. (Code 10) is an error that indicates Windows failed to run some devices. It can appear on both Windows 11 and Windows 10, and possibly older versions as well. Usually, this error applies to peripheral hardware, such as USB drives, printers, and other kinds of plug-in-type devices. Users can see spot this error after its sudden interruption right on the screen or as a "Device status" message mainly while inspecting various hardware in Device Manager. The effect of this error is that it prevents the proper operation of the malfunctioned device and therefore disallows users to use it. The most common reasons for its appearance are often reported coming from problems with drivers, outdated systems, badly plugged cables, third-party apps incompatibility, and other possible causes. Before you move to our solutions below, try to perform simple fixes like rebooting your PC, reconnecting the problematic device again, or trying to plug it into other USB ports/hubs. If this does not resolve the issue, feel free to take on the solutions below.

This article contains information about Gosw Ransomware version of STOP Ransomware that adds .gosw extensions to encrypted files, and creates ransom note files on the desktop and in the folders with affected files. Unfortunately, the encryption algorithm of this ransomware is currently unbreakable, but there are small chances to restore your files, that we describe in this text. Gosw Ransomware is actively distributed in the following countries: USA, Canada, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Egypt, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Indonesia, Thailand. This variation first appeared in the beginning of March 2023 and is almost identical to the previous dozens of variations. Ransomware virus still uses AES encryption algorithm and still demands a ransom in Bitcoin for decryption.