If you’ve never been a victim of a computer virus, you might be tempted to think that those who do are panicking for nothing.
However, what damage can a virus actually cause? Are hackers really stealing data and identities and destroying computers? To bring you back to reality, here are some of the most dangerous and destructive viruses , enough to get you to take precautions right now because the internet is filled with viruses.
Cyborg Ransomware
Like viruses that once spread through infected floppy disks, Cyborg Ransomware sneaks into computers and encrypts files. Cyborg’s most recent evolution is to break into WIN 10 systems disguising themselves as Windows Updates. To protect your systems from Cyborg, do not open any questionable or unknown files with the “jpg” extension.
Once Cyborg takes control, users receive a notification that the files are encrypted and will not be restored unless a ransom is paid. Unfortunately, decryption is often not provided even if the ransom is paid. Once infected, the virus can be removed, but this does not restore access to the files. Usually the only solution is to remove the virus and then restore the files from recent backups.
GoBrut
GoBrut is one of the newest computer viruses released by hackers. It’s not terribly sophisticated in its technology, but it can still do a lot of damage. Based on Golang, it uses brute force methodology to crack passwords and access Windows and Linux systems. GoBrut can slow down Internet access on infected machines . The real threat of this virus is the possibility of discovering and disclosing confidential information like passwords, usernames, etc.
Jokeroo
Jokeroo is serious malware in the form of ransomware that is offered on underground hacking sites for distribution by other cybercriminals. It can be distributed through social networking sites including Twitter and others. Hackers who participate in this ” Ransomware as a Service” (RaaS ) system receive a portion of the ransom generated by their victims.
CryptoMix Clop Ransomware
CryptoMix Clop has a different approach. Instead of targeting individual computers, it focuses on attacking entire networks. This creates considerable headaches for IT administrators as CryptoMix Clop spreads throughout Windows machines and shuts down essential services and processes like Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender. This results in a defenseless system against the virus.
The ransomware then takes over, encrypting the files and presenting the ransom note . This is another virus for which no free decryption solution is currently available.
Trojan Glupteba
As one of the most well-known viruses, Trojan Glupteba virus enters computers through other exploit codes or together with other malicious software. It remains inconspicuous, and many infected users are not even aware of the attack. Using the system’s IP and port information, it communicates with other websites to collect sensitive information. You can also be directed to dangerous websites without your knowledge .
