Ransomware is a type of malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their files by encrypting them and displays or creates a ransom note. In some cases, victims cannot even access the whole operating system. Another detail about malware of this type is that most variants rename files.
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CryptOstonE is a new variant of the CryptoWire ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and receive ransom demands for the decryption. In other words, the files affected by CryptOstonE are locked and rendered useless, and victims are asked to pay - to recover acces
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that is designed to make files inaccessible by encrypting them and generate a ransom note (create a text file, or display a pop-up window). Quite often, malware of this type renames encrypted files by appending its extension to their filenames. 2122 was d
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, HPJ is a malicious program, which belongs to the Dharma ransomware group. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. In other words, the files affected by HPJ become inaccessible/useless, and victims are asked to pay - to recover
A remote administration Trojan (RAT) is a malicious software that gives the attackers the ability to access and control infected devices remotely. It is known that most cybercriminals use RATs to steal sensitive information, files and (or) distribute other malware. Research shows that HabitsRAT i