Enjey ransomware

Enjey crypto-virus is an addition to the group of ransomware. It instructs victims to send an email letter to [email protected]. In the ransom note that virus inserts into systems, hackers do not provide a lot of information about the variant and leave victims feeling rather puzzled. It is mentioned that people should purchase bitcoins, but the demanded … Continued

EnybenyCrypt ransomware

EnybenyCrypt ransomware is a new crypto-locking virus, which is based on Hidden Tear open-source project. Once it enters the system it encrypts all stored data in your hard drives and demands a ransom in exchange for a decrypting key. This malware is one of the most notorious types, because even after its full removal users … Continued

EOEO ransomware

On September 6th, 2018 MalwareHunterTeam shared on their another ransomware discovery called EOEO. EOEO ransomware was named after Korean boyband’s (UNIQ) song, but the virus is targeting the whole world, not being prevalent to just Asian region. Apart from the expected ‘encrypt-and-ask-for-the-ransom’ behavior, there are a few unusual features that separate EOEO cryptovirus from other … Continued

Epor Virus

Epor is a malicious and very dangerous program that basically destroys the files on the computer by encrypting them. In addition, other malicious programs may be installed alongside Epor. It spreads in pirating sites and other file sharing sites. It acts fast and encrypts hundreds of Gigabytes in only a few minutes. It may also break … Continued

Erebus ransomware

Greek mythology has, once again, been regarded as an inspiration for ransomware developers. This time, the intimidating Erebus has been transformed into a crypto-virus that condemns files to be encrypted with RSA-2048 cipher. Do not give hackers the luxury to push you in distress: we have no doubt that this is an additional pleasure that … Continued

Eris Ransomware

Eris is a recent ransomware infection which has recently been distributed using exploit kits online. This virus attacks Windows computers and locks user-created files, making them unusable. The criminals behind Eris want to use the situation to lure money out of the victims — this is known as crypto extortion. To be able to use the infected computer … Continued

Error ransomware virus

Error ransomware virus had been estimated to be applicable in the family of CryptoMix computer infections that encode digital files with vicious techniques of cryptography and request payments in bitcoins. Zayka, Azer, Mole, Revenge and CryptoShield crypto-viruses have all been determined to belong to developers that introduced CryptoMix as their initial step into the industry … Continued

Esmeralda Ransomware

Esmeralda ransomware is one of the most recent ransomware viruses, which was discovered on the 28th of October, 2016. It is recognized as the new version of Apocalypse ransomware by cyber security researchers, including the investigators of Emsisoft. Esmeralda crypto-ransomware is detected under the following names by antivirus utilities: FileCryptor.NAT, Gen:Win32.Malware.aqW@aKCOPKj, Mal/FakeAV-CS, Ransom_ESMERALDA.A, TR/Samca.olqkw, Trj/GdSda.A, Troj.W32.Fsysna!c, … Continued

Eternity virus

Eternity virus goes under the category of  one of the most lethal computer viruses – ransomware. If it manages to get inside of your system, most of the personal files stored there will be locked by using encryption methods and a ransom will be demanded. Regardless the fact that ransomware is well-known computer virus (we … Continued

Council of Europe

Council of Europe virus is a dangerous ransomware that is distributed by Trojan viruses and that mainly concentrates on infecting computers in Europe but in some cases can target systems elsewhere in the world. As soon as it gets to the PC, the program makes some modifications on your browser, disconnects the Internet and when … Continued

Europol virus

Europol (European Law Enforcement Agency) virus is a ransomware that locks your computer down and tries to get your money by making you pay some fine with no reason. It is a Ukash type of virus that is distributed all over the Europe. The program infects computers with a help of Trojan infections that can … Continued

Everbe Virus

Everbe Virus is a serious ransomware infection – it can lock (encrypt) files stored on your computer and then cause other types of damage. It employs extremely strong (military level) AES encryption algorithm, so it’s nearly impossible to decrypt those files touched by Everbe. However, this situation isn’t exactly a dead end. There are some … Continued

EvilLock virus

EvilLock crypto-virus has a certain style: it encrypts files and uses this as a leverage to demand for money as a ransom for file-recovery. Sadly, this tactic has gained the leading position in malware viruses, meaning that ransomware samples are turning into the most successful scams to profit from. EvilLock variant is not an old variant … Continued

EvilQuest Mac Ransowmare

EvilQuest is Mac ransomware and spyware. It comes in infected app installers. EvilQuest tries to kill the running antivirus apps, looks for files to steal, and finally, encrypts files, which results in their being corrupted and broken. Because EvilQuest is still new, not everything is yet known about it and not all antivirus apps reliably detect … Continued

ExecutionerPlus ransomware

ExecutionerPlus ransomware virus is based on a crypto-virus that emerged in January of 2016: CryptoJoker infection. Most of the efficient security tools are able to detect CryptoJoker_dump.exe.bin file as the payload of this disturbing cyber threat. After it locks users’ files, it is supposed append .pluss.executioner or .destroy.executioner extensions which would suggest that a specific … Continued

Exotic Ransomware

Exotic (or Exotic Squad) ransomware, written in Visual Basic, is a new trojan virus detected on the 12th of October, 2016. This new ransomware threat, developed by the hacker EvilTwin/Exotic Squad, encrypts victims’s data using the popular asymmetric encryption algorithm and demands for the ransom. Exotic ransomware is detected under the following names: Ransom_EXOTIC.A, Trojan.Win32.Generic.pak!cobra, … Continued

Explorer Ransomware virus

Karsten Hahn, a famous cyber security researcher, published an issue about Explorer ransomware. It is already known that once installed this ransomware locks various files stored on the system by using AES cryptography method. You will instantly notice if your files are encrypted because after the encryption ‘.explorer’ extension is added to every single one … Continued

Extension “Encrypted” Ransomware

“.encrypted” is a label used by ransomware infections (they break your files and ask for a ransom to fix them) to mark a file that has been encrypted by the ransomware. “.encrypted” has been used by many different programs over the years, which makes it difficult to know which specific ransomware attacked your computer. Luckily, there … Continued

Extension “.lock” Ransomware

If your personal files suddenly can’t be opened and if they now have the extension “.lock” at the ends of their names, then ransomware must have attacked your computer. Ransomware viruses encrypt files – and encrypted files usually can’t be opened or read because they’re locked by ransomware. “Lock” is a made-up file extension used … Continued

EyLamo virus

EyLamo ransomware virus was quickly red-flagged by security researchers and the prognosis is that it aspires to carry out file-encryption. A popular cryptography algorithm is taken as the tool to encode files: an AES cipher. The newly-detected virus is based on a classic Hidden Tear open-source project which is dominating in the ransomware industry. The … Continued

FabSysCrypto ransomware

A one more player joins the intimidating ransomware league. FabSysCrypto virus is based on the open-source HiddenTear project. Knowing this trait, we can also make an assumption that this ransomware will exploit AES algorithm for encryption. It shares other similarities with older viruses, like the fact that FabSysCrypto sample marks the encoded pictures, videos, music and … Continued

FadeSoft ransomware

FadeSoft crypto-virus has made its first appearance in the online society and explained to have emerged from the ransomware category. By displaying a demanding ransom note with the introductory words ‘YOUR PERSONAL FILES ARE ENCRYPTED’, it simply had no choice but to join the disgraceful and wicked clan of ransomware. The new villainous member has … Continued

FairWare Ransomware

FairWare ransomware is a new ransomware virus which aims at Linux users running websites or, in other words,– Linux web servers. This ransomware threat does not encrypt the data, it steals it and uploads to a server in charge of its developers. It is one of the peculiarities of FairWare virus as the majority of … Continued

Fake WindowsUpdater ransomware

Fake WindowsUpdater (other names: File Security Protected virus, Fake WU virus) was assigned, without any reluctance, to the group of ransomware. The most plausible tactic for distribution of this ransomware is through Fake Windows Updaters which can be found in file-sharing domains, social networking sites or email inboxes. Limit the amount of files and programs … Continued

FakeCry ransomware virus

Even though most of the attention is still targeted to the massive Petya (a.k.a. ExPetr) ransomware attack, we already have another alarming threat – FakeCry ransomware, targeted to the Ukraine. This infection is related to 2 recent viruses – Petya and WannaCry ransomware and we are about to explain why. Bonds with Petya ransomware is … Continued

Fatboy ransomware

Fatboy is a novel RaaS sample with a funny-sounding name. Fatboy is not the only name that can be used to refer to this ransomware: Dxh26wam and PyCL are the alternative ones to use. A complete package of this crypto-virus is promoted in the shady part of the Internet called the dark web. The authors … Continued

FBI Anti Piracy Warning

FBI Anti Piracy Warning malware is a ransomware that generates a fake message warning that your computer has been locked because some illegal activity has been noticed on your computer. In fact the program was designed by cyber criminals to get money from random computer users. FBI Anti Piracy Warning does not allow to do … Continued

FBI Cybercrime Division virus

FBI Cybercrime Division virus is a dangerous ransomware that locks computer systems and scares computer users accusing them for violating law. It targets computer users in USA and is a version of  of FBI Moneypak virus. The program uses the name of FBI to gain some trust from the users and make its job much … Continued

FBI Department of Defense virus

FBI Department of Defense virus is another ransomware that uses a name of FBI trying to earn some money. The program uses Trojan viruses to get into random systems without users’ consent. Once inside, the program completely blocks your computer so you would not be able to run any of your programs. It even disables … Continued

FBI Moneypak Virus

FBI Moneypak Virus is one more dangerous ransomware that blocks targeted computer systems and tries to get money from their users. It uses the name of FBI and blames you for breaking the law by watching and distributing pornographic content files. According to the message of FBI Virus, you have to pay a fine of … Continued

FBI Online Agent virus

FBI Online Agent virus is a rasomware program that tries to deceive computer users located mainly in the US. The virus enters random computers using Trojan viruses that sneak in over system vulnerabilities. Once inside FBI Online Agent virus blocks your system displaying one message. It imitates the warning from FBI accusing you on using … Continued

FBI ransomware

FBI Ransomware is an aggressive scam that has been spreading on the Internet under the title of The FBI Federal Bureau Investigation. It’s an alert claiming that your PC is blocked due to several reasons. For example, violating Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted content, viewing or … Continued

FBI virus hijacker

Have you received ‘Your browser has been locked’ warning message on your computer screen? It can show up and block your web browsers if your computer is infected with a FBI browser hijacker. It is listed not only as a hijacker, but as a ransomware as well, because in order to unlock and to be … Continued

FBLocker virus

On May 11th, 2018, malware analyst Leo about the newest ransomware discovery called a ‘tr011′ ransomware, also known as a Facebook ransomware or FBLocker. This virus attaches .facebook extension to the affected files’ name string and claims in a ransom note that the encryption was made by Facebook’s creator Mark Zuckerberg himself and there is … Continued

FCP ransomware

FCP ransomware is a dangerous virus that can attack your system and cause lethal damage. As most of ransomware infections, it aims to infect computers and encrypt files stored on the system. It is unusual that this ransomware does not add any extension to the encrypted files, as other ransomware tend to do. If your … Continued

FCrypt ransomware

FCrypt ransomware is a new cryptovirus, which works in a principle of locking certain files in the victim’s computer and asking for a payment in order to make them accessible again. This type of malware and the behaviour is not new, however, the FCrypt is a new sample, not related to any other predecessors. It locks … Continued

Fdcz Ransomware

Fdcz is a malicious program that encrypts files and then demands a ransom in exchange for fixing them. It attacks documents, images, videos, and various user files, but it leaves the operating system (mostly) intact. Fdcz ransomware spreads with pirated software. Unlike some ransomware that only targets large companies, Fdcz affects regular PC users – … Continued

Federal Bureau Investigation virus

Federal Bureau Investigation virus is a sneaky malware that infects random computer systems through security vulnerabilities or distributed through spam mails or fake torrent files. It is very important to use secure browsers and use latest versions of Java to prevent such infections from happening. Once inside, the virus completely locks your system and only … Continued

Federal Computer Crime Unit virus

Federal Computer Crime Unit virus is a ransomware that was designed by computer hackers who want to get money from random computer users. The application warns that your computer is locked because of visiting porno websites, using and distributing adult content files.For this reason it tells you to pay a fine of 100 euros. It … Continued

Federal Department of Justice and Police Virus

Federal Department of Justice and Police virus is a ransomware program that targets computers located in Germany and all other users using Windows in German. It appears on the system as a fake message that claims your IP address is included into the black list of IPs doing some illegal activities. These activities include visiting … Continued

FenixLocker Ransomware

FenixLocker ransomware – a new ransomware threat, which has just been released. Nevertheless, we have good news. This new virus, in fact, can hardly be called a threat, since its code has been cracked and we will provide you with the legitimate, free and smoothly working decryptor at the end of the article. Now read … Continued

Ferosas Virus

Ferosas is a virus that infects a computer and corrupts the files on it. A ransom of hundreds of dollars is demanded of the victims if they want to get their files back. This file-locking ransomware affects Windows computers and can be very devastating for those who aren’t ready. Still, there are a few possible … Continued

File-Locker ransomware virus

File-Locker ransomware virus is a computer infection targeted specificly to users from Korea. It is based on a Hidden Tear ransomware project, the seame as Katafrack ransomware or WanaDie virus. As it is common to ransomware viruses, File-Locker is aiming to lcok files and it employs AES encryption algorithm to do so. Classic order of … Continued

File Spider ransomware

File Spider ransomware virus is a new threat from the crypto-malware group which was discovered on 10th of December, 2017. Security researchers found two main samples of this infection and both of them are created as .doc files: BAYER_CROPSCIENCE_OFFICE_BEOGRAD_93876.doc and CUMMINS_SERBOMONTE_DOO_72225.doc. The infection appears to run a PowerShell, just like OhNo! Ransomware we discussed back … Continued

FileEncrypted ransomware

FileEncrypted ransomware was hunted and reported on Twitter by the malware specialist on July 25, 2018. This virus is believed to be a new variant of CryptGh0st. FileEncrypted matches all the typical crypto infection virus characteristics like spreading via malspam, encrypting files, adding the extension and asking for a ransom. However, this particular malware asks … Continued

FileFrozr ransomware

FileFrozr is a RaaS and this abbreviation refers to the concept of ransomware as a service. What does that mean? Well, this innovation surfaced quite recently and it first began its activity on the Dark Web. RaaS offers wannabe-hackers to purchase an already developed ransomware sample which won’t require programming skills. The FileFrozr service is … Continued

FileLocker ransomware

FileLocker crypto-virus, by some security researchers referred to as ENCR infection, is a brand-new sample. It surfaced as a variant, targeting people from Czech Republic or any other country that is recognized to understand the Czech-language, for this reason, users from Slovakia or Poland are potential victims of FileLocker virus. If this virus invades a … Continued

FilesLocker ransomware v2.0

FilesLocker v2.0 is a new ransomware variant and an improvement for another FilesLocker cryptovirus that came out earlier this year, . This threat doesn’t bring any surprises to the table and demonstrate just the typical ransom demanding virus behavior – locking personal files and asking for a certain amount of money in exchange for the … Continued

FireCrypt ransomware

FireCrypt is an exceptional example from the crypto-ransomware category. Of course this is not a feature we should celebrate: we should fear it. FireCrypt combines a strategy of encrypting files with a DDoS attack. This example is a rather well-made, featuring a lot of innovative details that transform this virus into a novelty for the … Continued

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