Tim Kas

Tim Kas

Computer security specialist. I try to do my best and share my knowledge with you by creating simple-to-follow and useful guides on various topics about computer security.
  • Joined: April 9, 2012
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How to remove Rapid Ransomware V3 and decrypt your files

Rapid Ransomware V3 is next generations of Rapid viruses family. It classified as ransomware: a malware program, which codes files on users PC through Intenet connection and after that, intruders attempting to extort ransom in bitcoins from victims for decryption. All documents, databases, videos, and photos become unreadable. Besides, every infected file gets a new suffix, for example, file 123.jpg become 123.QDFHD.jpg (virus use 5 random symbols for every file).

How to remove Velso Ransomware and decrypt .velso and .david files

Velso Ransomware is crypto-virus, that secretly infiltrates computers and encrypts user data. It encrypts files using symmetric or asymmetric cryptography (AES encryption) and appends .velso or .david extension. Velso Ransomware affects many types of files, that can be important for users: photos, videos, documents, project files of popular programs. The ID of the key and victim is generated by CryptGenRandom using AES-256 OpenSSL in ECB mode. Ransomware ask from $500 to $1000 ransom in BitCoins. Often, ransomware developers ignore victims after receiving the payment or send wrong decryption keys or decryptors. Use instructions on this page to attempt decryption of files affected by Velso Ransomware.

How to remove Scarab-Crypto Ransomware and decrypt .crypto files

Scarab-Crypto is a parallel version of the Scarab Ransomware, which can cause troubles for users. The main purpose of such viruses is to encrypt most important files on user's machine and to require a ransom from victims. Antiviruses without real-time internet protection are useless against Scarab-Crypto. A malicious program has unique symptoms: firstly, every encrypted file got a .crypto suffix using the AES. Coded files are impossible to view and edit.

How to uninstall (remove) PC Accelerator

PC Accelerator is undesirable software that comes to the PC without the user's consent, most often, bundled with freeware via web downloaders and installers. According to the developers, this is a very useful program that allows you to monitor the status of your PC. PC Accelerator checks the status of your registry, cluttered hard drives and much more. You in one click can perform a registry defragmentation or delete all unnecessary files, releasing a few gigabytes on the hard drive.