Zepto is a type of malware that locks your files with advanced encryption so that you cannot access them. The program demands a ransom payment in return for a decryption key, which is necessary to unlock the files. If you...

CoinVault ransomware started infecting computers in November 2014, and remains a persistent threat to all versions of Windows. It is categorized as crypto-ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts an infected computer’s files and then demands a ransom...

Crysis ransomware first appeared in February of 2016, and new strains of the software continue to pose serious security threats for both personal computer users and businesses. Crysis is a type of crypto-ransomware, which means that it encrypts the files...

CryptorBit ransomware started infecting computers in December of 2013. It targets Windows operating systems and encrypts all files on the computer, regardless of their extension. CryptorBit is closely related to CryptoLocker, whose creators extorted approximately $3 million in less than...

Reveton is a type of ransomware that locks the screen of an infected computer. The locked screen displays a message that appears to be from an official federal agency, but is actually from a scammer. This fraudulent message demands payment...

CrypMIC is a new family of ransomware that targets and encrypts files on Windows computers. It became widely known in July 2016, and it is extremely similar to CryptXXX, a powerful and ever-changing type of malware. If you believe...

Bart is a simple yet insidious ransomware program that locks files in encrypted, inaccessible archives until a ransom is paid. The software was likely developed by the same developers that created Locky, one of the most common and successful ransomware...

KeRanger is the first fully functional ransomware that affects Mac OS X. It was discovered on March 4, 2016, when a compromised .dmg file was discovered on the web site of Transmission, a popular torrent client. Once the malware is...

Introduced in April of 2016, CryptXXX is a new type of ransomware that targets Windows computers. It has been regularly updated to thwart decryption attempts, and it asks for an unusually high ransom. The program encrypts files, then demands a...