Ransomware is a malware that blocks access to computer or its content. User must pay the demand of its creator before access can be restored.
CrystalCrypt is a virus that locks access to victim’s files such as images, videos, databases, and other precious data. It threatens victims that merely paying the ransom is the key to restore their files.
BTCWare creator released a new ransomware virus named Master. It use file-encrypting scheme and then demand a ransom from its victims in exchange for decryption tool.
ImSorry is a ransom virus that refrain victims from accessing their very own files like images, databases, videos, and other crucial data. Attacker claims that the only way to regain access to those files is by paying the ransom.
4rw5w or 4rw5wDecryptor is a ransomware that appears to be adherent of WannaCry virus. Likewise, its target is to encrypt various file saved on victim’s computer, and then ask them to pay a ransom in order to release their files.
LightningCrypt is a virus that prime task is to encrypt videos, databases, images, and other crucial files on infected computer. Attacker uses this scheme as means to threaten and to collect money from its victims.
Deos is a virus that makes your personal and various files impossible to access. Cyber criminals deliberately encrypt victim’s files and demand a ransom in exchange for decryption key.
One more ransomware virus that uses file-encrypting scheme is VMola. It tries to extort money from computer users who believed that paying the ransom will be the key to restore their files.
VisionCrypt is file-encrypting virus that use AES-128 encryption algorithm. This malware locks access to victim’s files and require them to pay the ransom; otherwise, they cannot bring their files back.
May Ransomware or Maysomware is a computer virus created by cyber criminals in order to easily extort money from PC users. It encrypts victim’s files and then demands a ransom for file restoration.
Xdata virus or .xdata file extension is a ransomware that encrypts various files on infected computer. Attacker claims that retrieving victim’s files is mere possible with the help of private key that they hold.