Under this class, I give guidance on how to eliminate and decode ransomware.
Ransomware is a type of software which encrypts files on the victim’s computer and demands payment in cryptocurrency. However, there is no guarantee that the attacker will give you the decryption key after receiving the ransom.
These cyber attacks can target individuals, businesses or large organizations resulting in serious damages. The operational disruption caused by file loss leads to financial setbacks; reputational damage as well as potential legal consequences for an enterprise affected by such an incident are enormous.
Different methods are used for distributing ransomware including email attachments; infected downloads or exploit kits landing page served through malvertising campaigns among others.
Once inside a system it uses strong encryption algorithms to lock files thereby making them inaccessible until decrypted using a unique key issued upon payment confirmation – this note also provides instructions on how much should be paid as well where payments should be made.
To prevent infection one must follow good security practices like updating systems with patches from reliable sources; employing reputable anti-malware solutions; regularly backing up important data onto offline storage media and being wary of suspicious email attachments or links sent via unknown senders which could contain malicious code designed to exploit vulnerabilities in software used by recipients’ machines.
Handling such an incident once detected becomes complex because you do not know what other damage may have been done beyond file encryption.
Normally, law enforcement agencies together with cybersecurity experts discourage victims from paying ransoms due to two reasons – first; there is no guarantee that once paid attackers would honor their side of bargain secondly; it only encourages them further if they realize that people are willing pay whatever asked so long as all files get decrypted back but still criminals may not keep promise hence need professional advice either about options available for recovery after attack has been mitigated against or even reporting case relevant authorities depending on severity levels involved.
CONTACT ransomware is designed to encrypt your personal files and personal documents. CONTACT ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CONTACT ransomware.
CONTACT ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.CONTACT
XXX ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. XXX ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the XXX ransomware.
XXX ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.XXX
YUixN ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. YUixN ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the YUixN ransomware.
YUixN ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.YUixN
Ziggy ransomware is a malicious program designed to encrypt your personal files and personal documents. Ziggy ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the Ziggy ransomware.
Ziggy ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.Ziggy
RIGJ ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. RIGJ ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the RIGJ ransomware.
RIGJ ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.RIGJ
How to remove D0nut ransomware? D0nut ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. D0nut ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the D0nut ransomware.
D0nut ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, document.doc becomes document.doc.D0nut
How to remove QAPO ransomware? QAPO ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. QAPO ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the QAPO ransomware.
QAPO ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, document.doc becomes document.doc.QAPO
How to remove QAZX ransomware? QAZX ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. QAZX ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the QAZX ransomware.
QAZX ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, document.doc becomes document.doc.QAZX
How to remove CRAA ransomware? CRAA ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. CRAA ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CRAA ransomware.
CRAA ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, document.doc becomes document.doc.CRAA
How to remove CatB ransomware? CatB ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. CatB ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CatB ransomware.
CatB ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of unique characters to the extension of the encrypted files. For example, document.doc becomes document.doc.CatB