Ransomware is a type of malware, or malicious software, that blocks a computer or encrypts files. Only when you pay a ransom (ransom) would you be able to use the computer or files again. Other terms for ransomware are cryptoware or hostage software.

If you suspect that your computer has been affected by malware, you should do the following:

Have you noticed that your PC is a bit slow lately or that some strange processes are active in the background? Then you may have fallen victim to malware. But the signs are not always clear. That’s why I give five ways to check if you have become a victim of the malware.

More and more computers are infected by ransomware. Every day there are new victims whose computer data is encrypted by ransomware. These are more and more private individuals but also large companies. If ransomware has encrypted the computer data, an amount of money is requested in virtual cryptocurrency.

Malwarebytes is the best tool to remove unwanted programs and malware from your computer. Malwarebytes can be installed next to your current antivirus program if you have one.

When you visit internet websites, you will not escape pop-ups, i.e., ads that appear in a new window of the Chrome browser. Advertisements on the Internet are typical and are used to provide website operators with revenue for the costs they incur for the website.

Adwcleaner is a free scanner for adware, malware, and other unwanted software. In 2011 AdwCleaner was designed by a French student named Xplode, and in 2016 AdwCleaner was taken over by Malwarebytes.

I am often referred to as a “hacked” computer when there is a malware infection or when abnormal behavior of the computer is noticeable such as strange activities, a slowed-down computer, and continuous rattling of the hard disk or high CPU usage which is not directly explainable.