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.Arena file extension virus misguides users

September 4, 2017

Untangling ransomware
If your files now are marked with .arena file extension, it suggests that a file-encrypting virus took a liking of your files. However, determining which ransomware has settled

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Threatening news from Locky campus: Lukitus virus joined the dangerous ransomware family

August 17, 2017

Lukitus is actively spreading via malicious spam emails
Researchers have noticed a new wave of spam spreading Lukitus ransomware virus - a little brother of the infamous Locky. The new malicious program

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Top reasons to eliminate files associated with Cookies On-Off extension

July 3, 2017

Cookies On-Off extension roots into the computer system and tries to avoid detection
Cookies On-Off is a malicious extension that typically installs itself on victim’s browsers and appears to be “installed

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Petya.a virus and the files associated with it: Petya.a Virus.html, Petya.a Virus.txt, Petya.a Virus.bmp

June 28, 2017

New files associated with the latest Petya ransomware attack
Petya virus is a cyber threat that first hit the web in 2016 and has been actively spreading throughout the web. Together with Micha ransomware,

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JSZIPSVC.EXE can be a cause of annoying ads. What should you know about it?

June 26, 2017

JSZIPSVC.EXE runs the adware flooding browsers with intrusive ads
If you noticed JSZIPSVC.EXE running on your computer, probably, you have also noticed tons of aggressive and suspicious ads popping up

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Back up your files: .onyon file virus continues spreading

June 23, 2017

Security experts noticed an increased activity of the .onyon file virus

Spotted on May 2017, .onyon ransomware is not going to fade away from the Internet. Cyber security researchers warn that this

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.xdata file extensions next to your files signal some serious trouble

June 23, 2017

The appearance of .xdata file extension causes havoc
Starting from the middle of May, thousands of people were turning on their computers just to find their files inaccessible and marked with unfamiliar

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The appearance of .wcry file extension can make you cry. Why?

June 23, 2017

WannaCry attack marks the biggest ransomware attack in 2017

The massive cyber attack of the WannaCry ransomware has shaken cyber community on Friday, 12 May 2016. During the weekend, more than 200,000

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Am I infected with Zeus virus? Files that are associated with the notorious virus

June 22, 2017

Zeus reigns the No. 1 position in the most dangerous financial malware list

Zeus virus is a malicious computer program that is also known as Zbot Trojan horse. This harmful computer program targets

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References

  1. ^ Chris Brook. Keys for Dharma ransomware released. ThreadPost. The first stop for security news.
  2. ^ Lawrence Abrams. New Arena CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released. BleepingComputer. News, reviews and tech support.
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