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How to remove CryptoWall ransomware virus from your computer?
CryptoWall is another ransomware virus, similar to CryptoLocker. It can infect user’s computer by tricking users to open spam emails attachments, install fake updates or fake antivirus software. If your... Read more
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Shade is a recent ransomware program developed by cyber criminals to infect innocent users and demand money. Users may get infected by this ransomware while visiting malicious websites or opening... Read more
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How to remove the Unlock92 Ransomware from your computer
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Ransomware November 21, 2016
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How to get rid of Atom Ransomware from your computer
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Ransomware September 14, 2016
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How to remove ToxCrypt ransomware from your computer
Nowadays the amount of ransomware attacks has greatly increased, compared with the last year. The experts from around the world are trying to keep up... Read more
Ransomware June 15, 2016
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How to remove Black Shades (Malware Removal)
Various IT experts have paid attention to the emergence of a new ransomware Black Shades, which attacks both English and Russian-speaking users. Ransomware encrypts all... Read more
Ransomware June 7, 2016
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How to remove CryptXXX ransomware and decrypt encrypted files
CryptXXX is a new ransomware that was recently discovered by the experts from the Proofpoint Company. This ransomware was firstly seen in March this year,... Read more
Ransomware May 12, 2016
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What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects and blocks the system, demanding the ransom to get back access to your data. This malware can infect your operating system via downloaded malicious file, vulnerabilities in the network service or even via text message. Ransomware usually do not steal victim’s personal data, it encrypts it and demanding the ransom, often in Bitcoins currency. Ransomware is very dangerous and if you became a victim of ransomware infection, it will be very hard to get back your files without paying the ransom. But the problem is that even if you pay, first, you encourage cyber criminals, secondly, there is a fairly high probability that you will be scammed and your data will not be unlocked.

Types of Ransomware:

Device Lockers (or just Lockers) – usually this type of ransomware does not encrypt your data, but locks your screen and displays a full-screen image with the message about payment demands.

Cryptographers – the most famous from this type of ransomware are Cryptowall, Critroni and TorLocker. This type of ransomware encrypts victim’s files, images, documents and videos. After getting inside the system, malware connects with the control center of cyber criminals, generates an encryption key and encrypts files on victim’s computer. After that, victim will see the message on the screen, usually behalf of the law enforcement agencies to intimidate victims.