Malware Categories: Ransomware

Parasite (also known as Paralock, Arasite, and Betarasite) is a ransomware infection. It encrypts data and then changes the names of your files by adding “.parasite” or a similar extension to them. If Parasite has infected your computer, remove it and any other malware that might have been installed with it. But this won’t fix the data … Continued

Parisher ransomware is a variant of Mobef cryptomalware. It was released in the Summer of 2016 and have already infected almost 20,000 computers worldwide. The coders of this new version of Mobef target companies, that are computer networks, among the regular users – personal computers. Neither of the latter can feel safe. Parisher ransomware virus … Continued

PayDay ransomware’s source code is based on the open-source ransomware project Hidden Tear available on github.com. While the title of the PayDay ransomware is associated with the short name of the video game Payday: The Heist, developed by Overkill Software. The plot of the game revolves around the group of four robbers, who act together … Continued

PayDOS ransomware is another ransomware detected by cyber security researcher at Avast Jakub Kroustek. This ransomware program runs on Windows operating system. Though, in the ransom note, as all of the ransomware coders, the clip-artist/-s behind PayDos virus claims that the files have been encrypted, though they have actually only been renamed. The peculiar point … Continued

Payfast is a malicious program used by cybercriminals to infect computers and break files. The criminals then ask for a few hundred dollars to fix the data that Payfast encrypted. Payfast locks your files so that they don’t open and their contents look like random noise. It adds the word “payfast” to the names of … Continued

Payfornature (or PayForNature) ransomware is a new file-encrypting threat associated with JohnyCryptor ransomware virus. This association is based on the ‘‘@india.com’’ e-mail provider found in the appended filename extension shared by these two severe cyber threats. Note, PayForNature virus has nothing to do with the preservation of nature and paying these greedy cyber criminals will … Continued

PaySafe Generator, a brand-new ransomware virus has spread its wings and left the nest. Now it is a fresh threat which targets the neat German nation (at least we can make this assumption from the fact that its ransom note is written in this language). Its moves are no different from other ransomware infections, but … Continued

PaySafeCard virus is another program that blocks access to computers and gives you false information why that was done. The program displays a message on the infected computer that your computer has been locked because of  violations in using copyrighted content. Usually, it mentions that you have been using and distributing pornographic pictures and videos. … Continued

PClock ransomware is not among the most recent ransomware threats having been released. However, recently cyber security researchers have detected its new wave. PClock cryptomalware calls itself CryptoLocker, though, it has been determined that it is nothing more than a ransomware belonging to the other family and trying to pretend something it is not. The … Continued

PEC 2017 crypto-virus is identified as one of the crappiest ransomware samples and it was first believed to have been built using Delphi object-oriented, visual programming environment. However, after some analysis, this assumption was denied. Security researchers explain that this variant might be less complicated than infections are coded by professionals. It has already been distinguished … Continued

PEDANT virus is a new ransomware variant of another threat called Matrix. This threat works in the same principle as all other crypto viruses, by infecting the system, detecting all personal files, encrypting them with sophisticated cyphers and manipulating the user to buy the decryption key from the crooks for a certain amount of money … Continued

On June 4th, 2018 malware analyst Leo a new ransomware discovery called PedCont. This crypto-extortionist makes false accusations of the victim supposedly browsing the deep web for gruesome, illegal content and asks to pay for it $50 USD (0.0065 BTC) ransom. The truth is that the virus attacks, not just the surfers but anyone who … Continued

Pedro is designed to lock away your files before demanding you to pay a ransom of $980 to get them back. Pedro being the name of this virus, after the bit that is attached to the names of your locked files — “.pedro”. This is a new version of a familiar malware strain, STOP/Djvu. It’s … Continued

Files with the extension “.peet” appear on computers that were infected with a version of Djvu ransomware, called Peet. Those files are made inaccessible and held for ransom by the people who created the virus. In Peet’s case, that ransom is either $490 or $980 – a sum too large for most of the victims … Continued

Pendor ransomware virus is classified in this specific category of malware due to the fact that it uses cryptography to encode users’ files and make them no longer accessible or readable. It was first detected at the beginning of September, but researchers needed some time before actually getting their hands on a proper sample. Titles … Continued

The recently discovered Peta ransomware (not related to Petya, Petya+, or NotPetya) encrypts the victim’s files and asks for up to one thousand dollars. The people who made this virus created it to hold people’s files for ransom. They release this virus into the world, sit back, and collect money from those who decide that they … Continued

Petya ransomware and its RaaS service already terrifies online surfers. Now, a new variant called PetrWrap enters the playground and it is explained to be very closely related with the Petya sample. Technical aspects about PetrWrap would suggest that it is a product by the same hackers. Truth be told, this virus is by a … Continued

Petya ransomware is newly released ransomware virus most popular in Germany, yet users from other countries might get infected as well. Ransomware message is written in English, so obviously it is targeted not only to Germany. Petya ransomware operates differently from other ransomware infections. It encrypts whole hard disk rather than separate files. So your … Continued

Petya+ ransomware virus is an inoperative infection. Its creators tried to steal some glory of NotPetya chaos or maybe wished to be associated with creators of the original version. Petya+.exe file has been verified as the payload of this infection which exploits an evasive tactic of sneaking around as an update. Petya+ – a deadbeat … Continued

Ransomware infection can be described as this – it takes your personal files as a hostage by encrypting them and if you want to get them back, you will be asked to pay a certain amount of money. Even though PewCrypt computer infection is categorized as ransomware, it is not typical at all. It looks … Continued

Pezi is ransomware that affects Windows PCs and spreads on unreliable file download sites. It uses cryptography to break files and asks for money to fix them. Pezi also installs a trojan and blocks a few websites. If your files got “.pezi” attached to their names and refuse to open, then Pezi is to blame. To remove Pezi, … Continued

PGPSnippet is a small but very malicious ransomware virus that started performing its evil deeds in a cyberspace since the end of May 2018. This crypto-extortionist has been caught spreading in compressed file bundles. It runs a ‘PGPSnippet.exe’ once the victim opens the infected files and acts in a typical ransomware behavior: locks the certain … Continued

Philadelphia ransomware is a new variant of Stampado ransomware, developed by The Rainmaker and sold on the Dark Web. This RaaS – ransomware as a service – application can make practically anyone a hacker for 400 USD. The Rainmaker announced about his new malicious piece of work in the forums, specifically on the AlphaBay Tor … Continued

Phobos Ransomware is a deadly trojan infection targeting to lock a vast majority of file types and request for a ransom from users in order to unlock them. As , ransomware is “a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system’s screen or by locking the … Continued

The Phoenix cryptovirus is a version of the Phobos ransomware. Phoenix encrypts and renames files before demanding money for unlocking and restoring them. This illegal extortion by Phoenix has been happening since around April of 2019. Even though Phoenix is relatively new, its developers might have been active since 2017 or even earlier, extorting money … Continued

Pickles crypto-virus is one of the recently detected Python ransomware samples. It is yet to be determined which distribution strategy was selected to transmit the payload of this variant, but we surely suggest you to be cautious either way. There is a list of places that ransomware viruses could be lurking in. Due to the … Continued

Cyberworld was threatened again by another new cryptovirus called Pico ransomware v1.0. This threat was discovered and reported on Twitter by a malware researcher . It is believed to be created from the same template as another crypto demanding virus called Thanatos ransomware. Pico virus has the typical tendencies of encrypting files with difficult algorithms … Continued

Pidon is a computer virus and file-encrypting ransomware. If you’re ready with file backups, Pidon will just waste some of your time. In worst cases, though, Pidon can cost people all of their personal files, and even infect their computers with more viruses. The developers of Pidon have been developing and spreading ransomware for half a … Continued

Piny is a Djvu file locker and it affects Windows users all over the world. It appeared at or before December 21st and has been spreading on pirating sites, hidden in cracks and unlocked software. Piny’s most noticeable and most devastating effect is its ability to lock your files by encrypting them with a public key. … Continued

Pizzacrypts ransomware is another program designed for robbing innocent users off of their hard-earned money. This nasty infection is said to count on the popular asymmetric encryption algorithm. Sadly, it is uncrackable at this point in time. However, it will be another misfortune to pay the ransom as you will not, most probably, be given … Continued

Plam is ransomware – a malware infection that breaks your files by encrypting them. The harm Plam causes can be devastating. Especially as, if you didn’t have backups, there’s no easy way to fix the broken files. In addition, Plam installs adware and spyware, which bring their own problems – they can cause more malware … Continued

Pluto Ransomware can appear on your computer out of nowhere and cause all sorts of problems. It is classified as ransomware because it demands a ransom to be paid, so the damage caused by infection would be eliminated. Obviously, it not too hard to notice that your computer has been infected with Pluto virus – … Continued

Ransomware Pola is a dangerous malware infection. It encrypts files and adds the extension “.pola” to their names. It gets installed by infected programs, usually pirated ones. Besides breaking your data, it also installs adware and spyware infections that cause their own problems. All this makes Pola ransomware very dangerous. It needs to be removed … Continued

Police Nationale virus is one more ransomware program that is installed to computers without users’ consent by Trojan viruses. The program attacks PCs that are located in France and uses the name of local French police. In fact it has nothing in common with French authorities and only uses this name in order to look … Continued

The Polícia Judiciária de Portugal virus is a malware that mainly targets computers from Portugal. Its design and functioning are similar to those of Urausy family ransomwares. If you see a message stating “ATENÇÃO! O seu computador pessoal está bloqueado por razões de segurança, pelas seguntes razões”, you can be sure your computer is blocked … Continued

Policijos Departamentas Prie Vidaus Reikalų Ministerijos virus is a dangerous ransomware that uses the name of police in order to rip off random computer users. It is mostly distributed through Trojan viruses, so the users couldn’t detect its infiltration. The program modifies some system parameters and interrupts your regular computer activities. Once inside, it displays … Continued

Politie Office Central virus is a ransomware that seeks to get money from random computer users in Belgium. The program enters computers with a help of Trojan viruses that ensure the infiltration will be secret until finished. Once inside, Politie Office Central virus makes some changes in your system which lead to blocking your computer … Continued