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“All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers”: decrypt ransomware

Posted by Siren on July 28, 2016

Amongst a bevy of attributes exhibited by every sample of data-encrypting ransomware, the structure and text of warning messages are like fingerprints. Some of these infections try to intimidate people through blatant misinformation and exaggeration, for instance, stating that one’s files are locked with a stronger cryptosystem than it actually is. In the case of […]

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XTBL virus ransomware: decrypt .xtbl extension files

Posted by Siren on July 23, 2016

Cyber ransoms and real-world ones are hardly any different from each other. In either scenario, there is an object or set of objects stolen or made inaccessible. Then, the criminals suggest some type of correspondence to interact with the victim and communicate their demands. Computer crooks usually stick with ransom notes in several different formats, […]

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Remove www.xvidvideocodecs.com virus and fake Video Codec Error popups

Posted by Siren on July 23, 2016

There is a malvertising scam floating around the Internet in pursuit of forcing the downloads of malicious or junk software. The cybercrooks’ scheme is very intricate as it causes Windows issues that appear realistic. The idea is to leverage a piece of malware to wreak havoc with target systems’ graphics and then recommend the victim […]

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How to uninstall KNCTR program from Windows computer

Posted by Siren on July 20, 2016

Technically, the application called KNCTR is supposed to be Itibiti Ventures Inc useful contrivance that allows anyone who installs it to make free telephone calls to the United States and Canada, enjoy continually updated multimedia content, and integrate their social media accounts into a single pane. Although this seems like an incongruous mix, the oddity […]

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How to remove Ads by Albireo virus in Chrome, Firefox and IE

Posted by Siren on July 15, 2016

PC users who are agonizing to remove Ads by Albireo will certainly find this entry instructive. Not all of the infected people are aware that they actually allowed this problem to occur in the first place, involuntarily though. This piece of adware arrives at computers with rogue downloads from unofficial sources. The installation isn’t completely […]

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WildFire Locker ransomware virus removal: decrypt .wflx extension files

Posted by Siren on July 15, 2016

Judging from the name of WildFire Locker crypto ransomware, one might perceive it as a high-profile threat that encrypts victims’ data in the blink of an eye and cannot be defeated. In fact, however, it isn’t unique. It does implement the Advanced Encryption Standard flawlessly, and the user interaction modules are crafted professionally enough. But […]

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“Your files are encrypted”: Microsoft Decryptor ransomware virus

Posted by Siren on July 8, 2016

The updated edition of CryptXXX ransomware, also referred to as Microsoft Decryptor, has introduced a couple of new features. While the predecessor appended a random string at the end of filenames, such as .AF4D3, this one does not affect the look and feel of encrypted data at all. Furthermore, the Trojan now creates ransom notes […]

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Docm file virus phishing emails spread Zepto ransomware

Posted by Siren on July 6, 2016

Cybercrooks use several different vectors to spread ransomware, a type of malicious code that takes one’s files hostage by encrypting them. Some samples arrive through the use of exploit kits whose efficiency depends on the presence of vulnerabilities on a targeted computer. Most incidents, though, involve spam emails that contain attachments in different formats. Docm […]

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