Ransomware - is encryption a friend or foe Hardware and Software Networking by Michael_Knight … attack to make the news is [B]Ransomware[/B]. Ransomware is yet another form of malware that is…transfers. [B]Attacking evolution[/B] Currently, most ransomware attacks are geared to random systems and typically …more complex encryption functionality. The first piece of ransomware to use a sophisticated encryption algorithm was Gpcode.ac… Re: Ransomware Hardware and Software Cloud-based Apps by happygeek Are you referring to the Netskope report, which actually talks about malware in general being prevalent 'in the cloud' and that much of it is in the form of ransomware delivery vehicles? Or something more specific? Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek > Ransomware related attacks originates from Teamviewers and Emails WannaCry didn't... How HitmanPro.Kickstart puts a contract out to clean up ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek …then letting it scan for and remove the ransomware. HitmanPro.Kickstart re-starts the ransomed computer …the familiar Microsoft Windows environment, by bypassing the ransomware and then guiding the user through the automated…here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBS902Qr0oc) Removing ransomware using a bootable HitmanPro.Kickstart USB flash drive: … Onion crypto-ransomware now using Tor network Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek …or-does-it) which had pretty much redefined the ransomware landscape. Now this particular threat market is morphing again… with the discovery of onion crypto ransomware. Also known as Critroni, and CTB-Locker for … dropped by Angler. Like CryptoLocker before it, the ransomware will encrypt a bunch of files including those which … Can you save your data backups from the wrath of ransomware? Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek … Active Protection](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/ransomware-protection/)' amongst other things. This is something … how well various backup solutions protect endpoints from ransomware compromise. To be honest though, I'm…products tested, that offered protection against the 10 ransomware strains thrown at them. Obviously, not getting infected… Re: How HitmanPro.Kickstart puts a contract out to clean up ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by LastMitch …, and HitmanPro.Kickstart is actually free for license holders, the ransomware freeing tool can be used to clean as many infected… Re: Can you save your data backups from the wrath of ransomware? Hardware and Software Information Security by pdsubbu Is there any permanent solution for eleminating ransomware? We all just talk about saving our data and information. Re: Can you save your data backups from the wrath of ransomware? Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek That's like asking if you can eliminate malware, of which ransomware is just one variant. You can *reduce* the risk of infection, but you cannot eliminate it unless you write everything down on bits of paper and throw the computers into the skip... Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by rproffitt … encode files. It appears that recent ransomware is just wiping out files and hope… plan and run a loose ship that ransomware was installed by the user/owner/someone … TO DECRYPTING. Since we have the new ransomware and a few you can decode the problem… now is: ***What Ransomware is it?*** That's the big question since… Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by Subraa_1 … precaution should be taken for CryptoDefense as in ransomware. Having done few research on ransomware and few on CryptoDefense [ after reading this… article] - I feel CryptoDefense has less negative effect than ransomware [ my point of view - correct me if I'm wrong… Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by rproffitt …read about a "shutdown and we'll spread" ransomware. -> How did you recover from your disaster last…everything. This is all about us, backups and not installing ransomware. That is, I only read where the owner/user …installs the ransomware. And since they might overrider the antivirus and have,… How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek Last year, CryptoLocker ransomware [hit the headlines](http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/…. So what if you have been infected? Well, with sophisticated ransomware you generally have only two options: pay the ransom or… Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek > the same precaution should be taken for CryptoDefense as in ransomware. Uh-huh. Because CryptoDefense **is** ransomware. I'm still not sure what point you are trying to make here... Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 … is located is already AMNESIA file. I think it is ransomware. Already research about it. and tried some software but it… to my admin account so that i can fix the ransomware inside the admin. Please help me. Anyone who knows??? I… Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by Subraa_1 CryptoDefense and ransomware are of same family.. Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by happygeek CryptoDefense is a type of ransomware. Yes. As the editorial makes quite clear. So your point is? Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by Subraa_1 An additional point being - Ransomware related attacks originates from Teamviewers and Emails. Being precautious in these 2 source of attack - reduces the chance of of being infected. Hope this helps! Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by cereal … this helps: https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/11217-amnesia-ransomware Bye. Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 Thank You for your advice @cereal and @rproffitt.So i ned to find an OS(like linux)? Is windows not possible??I don't have linux os here.Also It is still possible that i can copy/decrypt those in Drive D even though it is alredy incrypted by ransomware? Theres no installation cd because we lost it. Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 … try to decrypt my files using programs that can decrypt ransomware. But my concern, is if i decrypt my files, is… Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 Would be possible to loss data when you decrypt files that are affected by ransomware? Re: How to recover data encrypted by CryptoDefense ransomware Hardware and Software Information Security by rproffitt > Would be possible to loss data when you decrypt files that are affected by ransomware? Absolutely. Yes. Yup. No question. Take it to the bank. In other words, this is why you read folk talk and write so much about backups. Let me quote my friends here: > We only lose what we don't backup. Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 wow, what a word @rproffitt, thank you anyway. i think i am in panic because we don't have back up, especially the database, it is affected as well. I already research about the ransomware that affected my files - "AMNESIA" and it is decryptable. My problem now is, i can't log in to my admin computer. Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 …. I think NTPSSWD will not work to me. My Conclusion: Ransomware - "AMnesia : Decryptable" Cant log in to my admin… Re: Server Attacked by Ransomware and Now i cant log in to my Admin account Hardware and Software Information Security by Jessica_16 … turning off the PC will help not to spread the Ransomware? Uh oh Breaking Bad Ransomware killing Australian Computers Community Center Geeks' Lounge by XP78USER Read Blog: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-11/new-computer-ransomware-encrypts-files-asks-for-up-to-1000/6461606 Ransomware Hardware and Software Cloud-based Apps by gustavo_5 Are you aware of the new malware infecting our cloud-based filesharing applications? Re: Onion crypto-ransomware now using Tor network Hardware and Software Information Security by Hiroshe Evil side: I like the idea of using Tor to control malware. It's more convieneint then using public wifi, usenet, Pastebay, etc... Good"er" side: Back your stuff up (off site)! Randsomware, harddrive failure, fire, theft, etc... are all dangerous. Re: Onion crypto-ransomware now using Tor network Hardware and Software Information Security by iamthwee Ever since I moved to linux I've not had to deal such issues. I haven't reformatted my machine in at least two years.