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Arrow Ransomware is new file encryption virus from Dharma/Crysis Ransomware family. Malware uses AES encryption. Unlike previous versions, it appends .arrow extension to all encrypted files. Arrow Ransomware encodes almost all types of files that can be important to users, including documents, images, videos, databases, archives. Arrow Ransomware demands from $1000 to $2000 in BitCoins for the decryption key, that they actually rarely send out. Currently, decryption is not possible, however, you can decrypt your files from backups or trying file recovery software. There is also a slight possibility, that you will decrypt your files using tips and tricks described in this article.

Thor Ransomware is the newest version of the file-encryption virus. It comes from "Locky" ransomware family, that uses asymmetric cryptography (RSA-2048 and AES-128 encryption algorithms) and appends various file extensions to encrypted files. This family uses names of Thor comics character: .locky, .odin or some other random names. Now it uses .thor extension, and modifies the name to the set of 32 random letters and numbers. Technically, new virus uses same technology, but updated security keys, so old decryptors won't work. Ransom amount is the same: 3 BitCoins. Thor ransomware substitutes desktop background with image with information about the infection and instructions to pay the ransom.

Cerber is ransomware virus that uses AES encryption to encrypt user files. Usually it affects documents, photos, images, music, games and other types of personal data. Cerber adds .cerber extension to all encrypted files. Targeting personal information helps them to demand ransom ($500) for decryption. As there are no 100% working free decryption tools available many users pay the ransom to restore their files.

Sometimes malware process or service blocks all your attempts to remove virus, trojan, worm by blocking access to Task Manager, Registry Editor, Services and does not allow you to uninstall itself from Control Panel, to remove files and folders, to stop malicious processes.