Month: January 2017

How to remove Cryptolocker ransomware and decrypt .enc files

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Cryptolocker is initial version of ransomware-type virus. Although, this malware is no longer active, there are bunch of viruses based on it. And it’s no wonder why it motivated criminals to create similar projects. According to developers, their product got more than three million dollars from users who paid ransom. Today, we’ll consider one copycat form of it- Crypt0L0cker (TorrentLocker). Some newer variants even use initial name pretending to be original Cryptolocker ransomware. Following infiltration, it prevents access to your data using RSA-2048 encryption algorithm. All encrypted files are appended with .encrypted or .enc extensions.

How to fix DNSAPI.dll error on Windows computer

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DNSAPI.dll is a system file that’s used by the Windows “DNS Client” API. Put simply, it’s a file that helps to route Internet traffic to the correct addresses, and it is used every time when you surf the Internet. DNSAPI.dll is a shared file and exists as a Windows component. Despite the fact that it provides many benefits for program developers, this separation also could cause a problems. DNSAPI.dll error message appears when your computer is started and when your program is launched.

How to remove Satan Ransomware and decrypt .stn files

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Satan is a ransomware virus, having its own web service (Raas). Once infiltrated, it denies access to files using RSA-2048 and AES-256 encryption protocol. Each encrypted file is appended with .stn extension. Satan ransomware further places HELP_DECRYPT_FILES.html file on the desktop. The message reads, that victims must pay the ransom to decrypt data, otherwise they will be unavailable forever. At present, there is no tool capable of decrypting files affected with using RSA-2048.

How to remove CTB-locker and decrypt .ctb and .ctb2 files

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If you’re seeing the original extension of your files was changed to .ctb and .ctb2, that means the system is being infected with CTB-locker. CTB-locker is a ransomware which decrypts data on the victim’s computer. It uses RSA-2048 encryption, making it virtually impossible to restore files without special key. It is mentioned in note contained in three files: AllFilesAreLocked.bmp, DecryptAllFiles.txt and randomly named HTML file.

How to remove Search.ragitpaid.com (Mac)

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search.ragitpaid.com is a browser add-on which reassigns default search engine to search.ragitpaid.com. The most computer experts classify it as a potentially unwanted program. Which is not surprising considering program works solely for its own gain. In response to your search queries will be issued irrelevant sponsored links. In fact, creators of program make money using Pay Per Click advertising.