ZeroCrypt is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts various files using asymmetric cryptography. This malware was devised to be a task in the ZeroNight 2016 hacker competition. To complete the task, participants were challenged to crack the encryption. In fact, research shows that criminals often s
ISHTAR is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. This malware is designed to prepend the "ISHTAR-" string to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" becomes "ISHTAR-sample.jpg". Once files are successfully encrypted, ISHTAR creates a "README-
Versiegelt is a new variant of .Fun (Jigsaw) ransomware-type malware. Following infiltration, Versiegelt encrypts files using AES cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware appends the ".versiegelt" extension to the name of each file. For example, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.versiegelt
Alcatraz Locker is ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt files using AES-256 cryptography. During encryption, Alcatraz Locker appends the ".Alcatraz" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, encrypted "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.Alcatraz". Once files are encrypte
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Ransomware 2.0 is a virus that claims to be ransomware-type malware. It infiltrates the system, locks the screen, and states that the computer is ransomware and that files are encrypted. The screen-lock also contains a ransom-demand message. The message states that the victim must pay a rans
Jack.pot is a ransomware-type virus designed to encrypt various files. During encryption, Jack.pot appends the ".coin" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.coin". Following successful encryption, Jack.pot locks the computer screen and d
ERROR_LOCAL_USER_BX06DE4897_MD9858 is an updated version of Windows Activation Pro scam that locks the screen and states that the Windows OS is not activated. To remove the screen lock, victims must enter a valid Windows activation key. Be aware, however, that this is a scam - legitimate keys wil
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