Globe is a ransomware that is very similar to Mahasaraswati, JohnyCryptor, Ecovector and JohnyCryptor. Once Globe ransomware has infected your computer, it encrypts various data. After finishing encrypting process, this ransomware adds .globe (.purge) extensions to the name of all the encrypted files. It will create a HTA note named How to restore files.hta in each folder with the encrypted data. Also this ransomware creates an autorun named How to restore files that automatically opens ransom note each time you login to Windows and changes wallpaper on your desktop to "Purge: Election Year" film's theme.
.zzzzz is actually redesigned Locky crypto-virus. We remind that Locky (and its new version) uses asymmetric encryption algorithm to encrypt user files, images, videos, documents, game files. Now virus can detect and encode more than 450 types of files. After encryption virus appends .zzzzz extension and modifies filenames sol they get long alphanumeric 24 digit names. This ransomware still extorts ransom of 3 BitCoins (~$2200) from user to decrypt files. Zzzzz ansomware creates 3 files on users PC: INSTRUCTION.bmp, -INSTRUCTION.html and _6-INSTRUCTION.html. All this files are used to inform users, that their system is hacked and files are encrypted.
Aesir is another ransomware-type virus from Locky family. It still uses RSA-2048 and AES-128 algorithms to encrypt user files. Now virus targets more than 450 types of files. After encrypting
malware adds .aesir suffix and modifies filenames. Aesir ransomware demands user to pay ransom of 3 BitCoins (~$2200) to decrypt files, but never send the keys. Ransomware creates 3 files on users computers: INSTRUCTION.bmp, -INSTRUCTION.html and _1-INSTRUCTION.html. This files contain instructions for users to pay the ransom and get decryptor. Image is used to set as background and also contains ransom-note with payment details.
"Microsoft Windows Is Not Genuine" is screen locker that displays error notification and says that you use illegal copy of Windows. This error states that you must enter an activation key to restore your system.. The pop-up window contains a link ("Click here to get your key") that leads to a site with a survey after completing which a victim is redirected to a pay-per-download website (sharecash.org).This website spreads pay-per-fill surveys in such deceptive and intrusive way. The fee is charged for a text file that, supposedly, contains the key. Be aware, note that entering a genuine key will not solve the problem.
Vegclass is a ransomware that is very similar to Mahasaraswati, JohnyCryptor, Ecovector and JohnyCryptor. Once Vegclass has infected your computer, it encrypts various data. After finishing encrypting process, this ransomware adds .Vegclass(@)aol.com.xtbl extension to the name of all the encrypted files. It will create text file named "How to decrypt your files" in each folder with the encrypted data. Also this ransomware changes wallpaper on your desktop. Every change Vegclass makes on your PC is stating developer's demands. These cyber criminals want you to contact them, then they will offer you to restore encrypted files by paying them a certain fee.
