How to remove CyberWare scam

CyberWare scam is a term used to describe malicious activities performed by a hacking group

CyberWare is a cybercriminal group that has been performing malware delivery attacks and to various organizations and entities. Since its emergence, the gang began to operate vigilante activities in order to fight against, as they claim, scammers, fake loan sites, and various companies. Over time, they produced DDoS attacks^[1] that were aimed at several companies worldwide, which took down their websites. In May, security researchers also spotted ransomware MilkmanVictory being spread via spam emails to the alleged scam companies.^[2]

CyberWare scams have been prominent over the past few months, as the gang has been demonstrating its dissatisfaction with activities of various legitimate companies, and spreading lies around the internet. While cybercriminals (according to the gang) aim justice, they have never provided any evidence for the claims and rather seek to be some type of internet heroes.

One of the prominent targets of CyberWare scam has been a company going under the name of Lajunen Loan, also known as Lajunen-laina, Banwulaina, or Zorgolaina. The attackers claim that the company is trying to scam victims by providing fake loan acquisition forms, where users need to pay the initial fee to apply for the payment. Nonetheless, they are never provided with the loan at the end, according to cybercriminals.

While the scam sites that attempt to steal money from victims are indeed dangerous and should be taken down, performing illegal acts (DDoS, ransomware attacks) is still an illegal activity and is punishable by law, regardless of how noble the goals of the attackers are. CyberWare scam and vigilante acts are not justifiable, regardless of who their actions are aimed at. Scam and illegal sites are investigated by law enforcement and the local authorities. The worst part is that CyberWare scam affects even legitimate companies that have nothing to do with scamming.

With the MilkmanVictory ransomware, Cyberware hackers aimed to destroy the businesses of the alleged scammers. Instead of asking for a ransom and providing contact information, threat actors simply state that the computer was destroyed because “we know you are a scammer.”

Cyberware uses HiddenTear open-source code as a base for their customized ransomware, and the same pattern was seen in the 2spyware ransomware, which was most likely compiled by the same gang in order to diminish the reputation of a legitimate malware removal guide website.

CyberWare scams can be observed in various other ways. For example, they are keen on using social media platforms such as Twitter or YouTube to upload videos that are voiced by a voice generator. They are often filled with threats and also often accompanied by a slogan:

We are anonymous.
We are legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us. 

Without a doubt, CyberWare scam removal is an important step to take. If you have been sent a suspicious email that claims about alleged scams or asks you to open suspicious email attachments, do not open them, as you might end up being infected with ransomware or other malware.

To remove CyberWare scam, you should perform a full system scan with anti-malware software and, if your computer suffers from performance issues, we recommend fixing malware damage with FortectIntego repair tool.

Hackers use email to deliver malicious files

MilkmanVictory ransomware was delivered via targeted emails. Typically, the attacker's users various social engineering techniques in order to make users click on the email attachment or the embedded link. Hackers can disguise a link in a way that it might look legitimate and, if users do not hover over it, they will be sent to a malicious site. While, in some cases, malware infiltration can occur right after that (in case the system suffers from software vulnerabilities),^[3] MilkmanVictory takes a simpler approach.

Instead, the malicious link redirects users to a file that looks like a simple PDF file – various obfuscation techniques are used to achieve that impression. Once clicked, a macro is executed, and the malicious payload is downloaded from a remote server onto the computer.

Thus, it is important to stay away from malicious emails that can be encountered at any time. Do not ignore the warnings provided by your email provider scanner – malicious files or links can often be detected, and users are always informed about those findings. Besides, uploading the file to an analysis site such as Virus Total or scanning it with reputable anti-malware software is advisable.

CyberWare scam removal guide

If you encountered a CyberWare scam on Twitter, YouTube, or other platforms, you should not share, not like, as these guys are dangerous individuals who spread malware and perform other malicious activities. If you happen to be infected with malware that was distributed by the group, you can remove CyberWare virus by performing a full system scan with powerful anti-malware software. In some cases, you might need to access Safe Mode with Networking for the scan to work, so check the instructions below.

Also, if you receive a malicious email, CyberWare scam removal can be performed simply by deleting the email – it is best not to interact with it in any way. Once the malicious content is opened, you might lose your personal files forever, or a Trojan might be able to spy on you without giving out any signs.