History CryptoWall has been estimated to have caused over $1 billion in damages and is considered one of the most successful ransomware programs to date. CryptoWall is still active and continues to evolve, so users should take precautions to protect themselves from this malware. CryptoWall is a ransomware program that was first released in the […]

What is CryptoTorLocker Ransomware? CryptoTorLocker Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and holds them for ransom until you pay a fee to the attackers. They typically demand this fee in Bitcoin and it is often quite expensive – sometimes hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Once your files are encrypted, you […]

What is CryptoShocker Ransomware? CryptoShocker is a new ransomware that is currently being distributed. This ransomware will encrypt your files using AES encryption and append the “.locked” extension to the encrypted files. It will also drop a ransom note named “README.txt” which contains instructions on how to decrypt your files. How does CryptoShocker Ransomware spread? […]

What is CryptoShield Ransomware? CryptoShield is file-encrypting ransomware that was released in May 2017. This ransomware was designed to encrypt the user’s files and then demand a ransom be paid to decrypt them. CryptoShield developers wrote this ransomware in the C++ programming language and use the AES-256 encryption algorithm to encrypt the user’s files. CryptoShield […]

What is CryptoRoger Ransomware? CryptoRoger is a file-locking malware that encrypts victims’ important files and appends the “.locked” extension to them. It drops a ransom note named “INFO.txt” on the desktop or any other folders that contain encrypted files. This note contains instructions on how to contact the attackers and pay the ransom fee for […]

CryptorBit is a ransomware Trojan that first appeared in late 2013. CryptorBit primarily targets Windows users and uses strong encryption to render files on an infected computer inaccessible. Once CryptorBit has encrypted a file, it will append the “.locked” extension to the end of the filename. For example, if CryptorBit encrypts a file named “sample.jpg”, […]

What is Crypton Ransomware? Crypton is a type of malicious software that encrypts your files and demands a ransom to decrypt them. How does Crypton spread? Attackers spread this ransomware through spam emails, fake downloads, and infected websites. How does Crypton Ransomware work? Once Crypton Ransomware encrypts your files, it will append the “.crypton” extension […]

CryptON Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on your computer and demands a ransom to decrypt them. This ransomware is particularly dangerous because it uses strong encryption methods that can make it very difficult to recover your files without paying the ransom. If it has infected you with CryptON Ransomware, it is […]

What is CryptoMix Revenge? CryptoMix Revenge is ransomware that encrypts the victim’s files and demands a ransom for the decryption key. CryptoMix Revenge uses the AES-256 encryption algorithm to encrypt the victim’s files. CryptoMix Revenge adds the “.revenge” extension to the encrypted files. For example, “sample.jpg” would be renamed “sample.jpg.revenge”. Once the files are encrypted, […]