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 TeslaCrypt 4.2 Ransomware and decypt .vvv and .exx files

If you are infected with ransomware and you see any of this extension added - that means your files are encrypted with TeslaCrypt 4.2 or earlier versions and your files can be decrypted. To effectively restore your files you need to remove any active process of this ransomware using special removal tools or trying standard antivirus software. After this you need to use special decoders to determine decryption key and get your files back. Follow instructions below to remove TeslaCrypt 4.2 Ransomware and decrypt .vvv or .exx files in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7.

How to remove Arena Ransomware and decrypt .arena files

Arena Ransomware is successor of Dharma Ransomware from CrySis crypto-virus family. This malware uses asymmetric cryptography to encrypt users files, such as documents, photos, music, videos, games etc. This version appends .arena extension to affected files. After finishing encryption process various versions of Arena Ransomware can create different text or html files with instructions: FILES ENCRYPTED.txt, info.hta, Your personal data are encrypted!.txt, _HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT. Ransomware can demand payment from 0.3 to 1 BitCoins (which is equivalent to $2000 - $6000) for decryption services, but usually malefactors don't send any keys.

How to uninstall (remove) Expendresults.com

Expendresults.com is a browser hijacker that comes to your computer without user consent. Usually, it comes bundled with other free programs, and it starts to humble the performance of your browsing. According to the developers, Expendresults.com helps the user to increase research efficiency, increase browsing experience and it provides access to the most popular sites and social pages.

How to uninstall (remove) Private-seeking.com

Private-seeking.com is the hijacker that gets into your PC unnoticed. This is not a virus, but it is one of the potentially unwanted programs. Private-seeking.com comes to the computer without user consent, in the form of a browser search engine. Private-seeking.com is a fake search page bringing a lot of problems and can be very annoying.