Mordor ransomware

Mordor ransomware virus (also known as Milene or SuperCow ransomware) has been labeled as a variant based on an over-utilized, open-source code project called HiddenTear. These samples apply AES file-encoding ciphers to turn Word documents, pdf files, music records, video material and basically any other type of file into useless executable. Surprisingly, this Mordor virus … Continued

Moresa

The Moresa virus is a devastating computer infection that threatens to lock your files permanently unless you pay the ransom to the cybercriminals. Even if the infection is removed, the files are still broken. Moresa (as well as Verasto) is based on the DJVU ransomware and is only one of many variants of this virus. People have … Continued

Mosk File Extension Virus

Mosk ransomware – a new entry in the Djvu book of viruses. This virus is first noticed by most victims when they see that most of their files fail to open and have “.mosk” as an extension/file type. This is quite a serious infection and might actually result in those files being completely lost, in … Continued

Moth virus

Another ransomware with a bizarre name has been discovered by security researchers. Moth virus was decided to be identified with this title because after the encryption, files are appended with a .m0th extension. We can see some connections with this name as the population of ransomware viruses grows every day like constantly proliferating bugs and … Continued

Motocos mo2 Ransomware

Motocos is file-encrypting malware. It corrupts files and changes their names by adding second extensions “mo2”. Then it asks the victim to pay a ransom to have their data fixed. If Motocos infected your computer, it’s important to find out how. It’s also needed to delete the ransomware and consider your file recovery options. Motocos in … Continued

MotoxLocker Ransomware

MotoxLocker ransomware, a new variant of DetoxCrypto, has just recently been reported abusing the unsuspecting users. This new ransomware threat pretends to be CryptoLocker, a ransomware as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. But MotoxLocker crypto virus, as a matter of fact, is as weak as a kitten. It is decryptable, it has been decrypted … Continued

MoWare HFD ransomware

MoWare HFD ransomware virus is a hot off the fire infection, but its structure and trademarks are not considered modern. It is a sample, purely based on Hidden Tear open source project which does not suggest that its creators are skilled programmers. One peculiar aspect is that instead of using AES or RSA encryption algorithms, … Continued

Mpaj Ransomware

Mpaj ransomware breaks files and renames them by adding “.mpaj” as a second extension. Besides encrypting files, Mpaj also breaks the antivirus program, installs some adware, and some people have even experienced the blue screen of death because of it. Worst of all, there’s no way to break Mpaj, so the files that it encrypted … Continued

Mpal ransomware

Mpal ransomware is a new edition of the Djvu malware. Mpal comes with pirated and fake files downloaded from shady websites. It then installs adware and encrypts your files. Encryption breaks the files and then Mpal asks for money to fix them. Mpal also brings a trojan, as detected by many antivirus programs (). Details … Continued

Mppq Ransomware

Mppq is file-locking ransomware. It attacks PCs and encrypts their data, causing files to refuse to open and show “Mppq” as their new type. Once Mppq is done breaking files, it asks the victim to pay hundreds of dollars to get their data back. Delete Mppq and check your settings. Restore your data from backups or, … Continued

[[email protected]].USA Ransomware

[[email protected]].USA is a virus that costs many people their data and even money. [[email protected]].USA, the new member of the Phobos family, is part of a trend of file-encrypting viruses. It seems like cryptoviruses are lucrative for their developers who infect both individual PCs and networks of businesses. Ransomware can have devastating consequences to the victim, … Continued

Mr-X666 Ransomware

Mr-X666 is the name of a ransomware infection that belongs to infamous GlobeImposter ransomware family. First and foremost, it encrypts files and adds .mr-x666 extension at the end of every encrypted file. So if the computer gets infected with Mr-X666 virus, your system will be paralysed and you won’t be able to use most of … Continued

M@r1a ransomware

M@r1a is a cryptovirus, released this early November 2018. This threat is a new creation of a ransomware family that has been active earlier this year, releasing all of the previous variants, such as SF ransomware, Spartacus, BlackRouter, Satyr, BlackHeart in April 2018. Although there has been a 6-month gap between the initial versions and M@r1a virus, it … Continued

Mr403Forbidden ransomware virus

Mr403Forbidden ransomware virus is a file-coder that encodes digital data by applying one of the cryptography techniques. The full name of the infection is EcryptRansombyMr403Forbidden and after analyzing one of the payloads, Inject.exe, we noticed that Alosia Team is indicated in the ‘comments’ section. Creators of this malware even indicate a ‘company name’ of Bandung … Continued

Msop File Extension Virus

Msop is a malicious program that belongs to the Djvu family of ransomware. It encrypts files on the infected computer, making them unopenable and unusable. Those files are marked with “.msop” being added to their names. Decryption software and a unique decryption key are required to fix the broken files, but only the criminals who … Continued

[[email protected]].KICK Ransomware

KICK is the new file type of normal files which were infected and corrupted by the KICK ransomware. This is a variant of Dharma, which has been helping criminals extort money from their victims for months by breaking their files. KICK is very harmful — not just because the files might never be recovered, but … Continued

Mtogas Ransomware

Mtogas is a new version of the Djvu/STOP file-lockers — a group of viruses which use cryptography to deny access to their files to the owners of the infected computer. This ransomware is competent, dangerous enough to be considered a serious infection which really can lose people their files irreversibly. Mtogas does a few dangerous … Continued

Muslat Ransomware

Muslat is a new incarnation of STOP/DJVU — a virus that’s been plaguing people since the start of the year. Muslat gets on a computer and locks the files, making them unusable. Muslat is named after the extension it gives the encrypted files, .muslat. picture.jpg.muslat A ransom note is created by the virus. It’s called _readme.txt and … Continued

My Decryptor ransomware virus

My Decryptor ransomware virus can be indicated as one of the recently detected crypto-malware examples. It functions with a TOR website which presents victims with the main requirements and demands. In addition to this, some .txt files are going to be inserted on computer desktops. ._HOW_TO_DECRYPT_MY_FILES__.txt and .READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT__.txt are the files that will be opened … Continued

Myskle Ransomware

Myskle is the new computer virus which targets people who download free software. It locks files and demands money for restoring them. This virus should be removed immediately, but restoring the files is a more complicated problem. Myskle infects computers by being downloaded and run by the victims who thought that the program was some other … Continued

Mystic Ransomware

Mystic Ransomware is indeed very accurate name for this infection – it is classified as , and is very mysterious. Usually ransomware infections lock files on infected computer by adding some kind of an extension to the end of every of those files. However, in this case there will be no new extensions – the … Continued

Mzlq Ransomware

Mzlq is ransomware from the Djvu family. Mzlq comes with pirated software, installs a trojan, and then corrupts the files on the infected computer. To fix the files, Mzlq’s makers demand a ransom of up to $980. Removing Mzlq is just the beginning. The trojan that Mzlq installs might steal your passwords and other data. … Continued

Naampa ransomware virus

Naampa ransomware virus is a variation of Unlock92 and they both feature ransom notes that are written in the Russian language. To launch the process of file encryption, ransomware has assigned RSA-2048 cipher for the task. The payload of Naampa.exe extracts a bunch of files into the infected operating system, like key.res and !—-README—-!.jpg. The … Continued

Nacro Virus

Nacro ransomware is a computer virus that uses cryptography to deny people access to their own data. The virus is part of an extortion scheme and it even leaves a ransom note on the infected computer, asking for money. Nacro is a part of the STOP/Djvu family and while its ransom demand is smaller than … Continued

Nakw Ransomware

$490 – that’s the price that some criminals are charging in exchange for restoring the locked file that their ransomware, Nakw, locked. This ransomware targets individual PC users and encrypts hundreds of Gigabytes of user files in only a few minutes. Nakw is a new edition of Djvu ransomware, following after Derp, Werd, Leto, and … Continued

NanoLocker Ransomware

NanoLocker Ransomware is a dangerous program that can take over literally any computer, encrypt important files and ask for a payment if users wants to get their files decrypted. This malicious threat is installed to systems as a Trojan virus. Once inside, it scans the system for files with particular extensions and locks them. NanoLocker … Continued

Napoleon virus

Napoleon is named after a well-known historical figure, and you know why is that? Because it adds the extension .napaleon to the files it encrypts. It is a rather typical ransomware infection, that aims to infect computer, encrypt files and require ransom to be paid in order to unlock them. Yesterday we have talked about Wannasmile … Continued

Nasoh Virus

Nasoh infection perfectly fits the description of a ransomware virus because it enters computer systems illegally, encrypts all personal files stored on the hard drive and then demands a ransom to be paid in order to provide working decryption key that could unlock those files. Usually, people get really scared when a virus like this … Continued

National Security Agency virus

National Security Agency virus is a ransomware that sends a notification to computers which imitates a message from National Security Agency although it has nothing to do with this institution. It is a malicious program that is distributed to computers with a help of Trojan viruses without users’ consent and seeks to rip computer users … Continued

National Security Bureau Virus

“National Security Bureau” warning screen lock is a misleading, deceptive and dangerous notification that you might get on your computer. Actually, it is a lethal computer virus that can be categorized as a screen locker and ransomware. Even though it can be considered to be a typical ransomware infection, they employ some advanced techniques to … Continued

Nbes Ransomware

Nbes ransomware is a new ransomware infection in the Djvu family. It encrypts your files, making them unopenable, and it might install some dangerous malware. Though there is no straightforward way to get your files back (unless you had backups), there are definitely a few things to try that might help you restore some (or … Continued

Ndarod Ransomware

If your files have suddenly got the Ndarod extension applied to them, then you were infected with STOP ransomware. STOP/Djvu ransomware is a family of viruses which typically infect a computer, lock up the files with an encryption algorithm, and demand money to unlock them. This cyber extortion scheme is not just illegal, it can … Continued

Nefilim (Nephilim) Ransomware

Nefilim/Nephilim is ransomware – malicious software used by cybercriminals for extortion. Nefilim encrypts data, which essentially corrupts it. In addition, the actors behind the ransomware may download some files and threaten to expose them online if the ransom they ask for is not paid. About Nefilim ransomware: Threat type Ransomware, spyware. How Nefilim infects computers … Continued

Negozl Ransomware

Avoid being under the radar of hackers, especially the ones constructing crypto-viruses. Currently these are really catching on as a trend. People have reported to encounter a new ransomware virus: Negozl. It penetrates into computer systems and refuses to act according to the set moral codes. Researchers are referring to this newly-constructed virus with various … Continued

Neitrino ransomware

Security researchers have discovered another ransomware virus on the loose. This specific infection can be referred to as Neitrino. It takes advantage of the commonly spread strategy to infects users, encrypt files and demand a ransom for them. Somehow, hackers mainly target Russian-speaking countries: in this case, the left ransom note is also written in Russian. … Continued

Nelasod Ransomware

Nelasod is a PC virus that hides your files from you in an attempt to get you to pay a ransom of $490 to $980. The worst of all is that a Nelasod infection can genuinely result in a loss of your data and, in worst cases, even in your credentials and credit card data … Continued

Nemesis Virus

Nemesis virus belongs to the category of ransomware. Origins of this infection were discovered back in May 2017, however, the active spread of it began only now. Actually, it is a typical ransomware – first of all, it encrypts files that are stored on your computer (except system files, so your operating system is still … Continued

Nemty Ransomware

Nemty is just an ordinary file-locker virus that was by a cybersecurity researcher. Ransomware is still an unfortunately effective way to extort money from innocent people and criminals from all over the world try to cash in on the trend. And, for now, prevention is the best cure for Nemty and all the other ransomware. … Continued

Nemucod-AES ransomware virus

Nemucod-AES ransomware virus is a destructive infection that has been labeled as Trojan.JS.Obfuscated.gen. Its preceder is Nemucod that we have written in May of 2016. It engages in a variety of different procedures that are oriented to make an operating system prepared for the commands that the crypto-virus will launch. This malware sample is rather … Continued

Nemucod ransomware

Nemucod ransomware, also referred to as Nemucod.CRYPTED, Decrypt.txt ransomware or JS-Nemucod, is a new ransomware trojan. It is one element of bilateral Nemucod TrojanDownloader. The other element is malware named Kovter (Poweliks) which is installed along with Nemucod. Another interesting point worth mentioning, is that this file encryptor breaks the encryption process into two steps. … Continued

Nemzeti Nyomozó Iroda virus

Nemzeti Nyomozó Iroda virus is a ransomware program that is distributed to computers located in Croatia. It is an application that blocks the system entirely and displays a notification warning that your computer is on a list of systems that store illegal material. It basically accuses you for using and distributing adult content, copyrighted content, … Continued

Nesa File Extension Virus

Nesa is ransomware, a file-locking virus that marks the files it breaks with the “.nesa” extension. The files are broken as part of a scheme to force the victims to pay money to some criminals to repair those files. The money is at least a few hundred dollars. So yeah, Nesa is a serious virus. … Continued

Neverdies Virus

Neverdies infection is officially categorized as a ransomware – due to some obvious reason. This virus seeks to make money by infecting computers, encrypting files stored there and then demanding a ransom to be paid in order to provide decryption tool that could repair the eliminate that has been done. It seems like Neverdies ransomware is … Continued

.NEWRAR Files Virus

.NEWRAR Files Virus or simply NEWRAR ransomware is a dangerous computer virus that can completely paralyze your system and block the access to your personal files. How they manage to do that? Well, since it is a ransomware infection, they simply use a cryptography algorithm to encrypt personal files and change their structure, so the … Continued

NGSC Ransomware Virus

NGSC is a type of ransomware: malware that infects a computer, encrypts the files that it finds, making them unusable, and then asks the victim to pay money in exchange for restoring the files. NGSC is a new version of the Matrix ransomware. The Matrix ransomware seems to be constantly evolving and receiving updates, which … Continued

Ninja Ransomware

Ninja Ransomware is a malicious application that will block your files and will ask for a ransom in order to retrieve them. As a lot of other ransomware, Ninja Ransomware was developed in Russia, that’s why message displayed to users with infected computers are in Russian. It looks like this: In case you can’t speak Russian, here is … Continued

NinjaLoc Ransomware

NinjaLoc is not a copy of other ransomware viruses. Usually, notorious ransomware infections set the tone for the upcoming viruses and other developers just use a base of code that already was proven to be efficient in infecting computers and luring money from innocent users. That’s how ransomware families like Hidden Tear, Scarab or Petya … Continued

NM4 ransomware

NM4 ransomware virus is a well-designed malware infection that is focused on ciphering users’ files with a complicated combination of algorithms. NM4 virus belongs to the family of ransomware variants that employ both AES and RSA encryption to complicate the decryption process of electronic data, the same as RobinHood ransomware or Diablo6 Ransomware. This kind … Continued

NoHope Ransomware

NoHope is a ransomware infection that threatens Windows PCs. It encrypts files to stop them from being opened, then asks for money to be sent to the person who is responsible for this malicious program. NoHope is new and the criminals who operate it can’t be trusted to fix the data that they encrypted. The … Continued

Nols Ransomware

Nols has been reported as the new variant of the Djvu family of ransomware infections. This virus leaves your files with “.nols” at the end of their names and creates ransom notes called “_readme.txt” that ask you to send them money. The Nols files are broken by the virus as part of an extortion scheme. … Continued

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