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.
XCBG ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. XCBG ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the XCBG ransomware.
XCBG 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.XCBG
GARMINWASTED ransomware is designed to encrypt your personal files and personal documents. GARMINWASTED ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the GARMINWASTED ransomware.
GARMINWASTED 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.GARMINWASTED
CRYPTER v2.40 ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. CRYPTER v2.40 ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CRYPTER v2.40 ransomware.
CRYPTER v2.40 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.CRYPTER v2.40
How to remove BHTW ransomware? BHTW ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. BHTW ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the BHTW ransomware.
BHTW 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.BHTW
How to remove BHGR ransomware? BHGR ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. BHGR ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the BHGR ransomware.
BHGR 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.BHGR
CCPS ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. CCPS ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CCPS ransomware.
CCPS 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.CCPS
How to remove BPWS ransomware? BPWS ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. BPWS ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the BPWS ransomware.
BPWS 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.BPWS
How to remove ISAL ransomware? ISAL ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. ISAL ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the ISAL ransomware.
ISAL 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.ISAL
MERIN ransomware is designed to encrypt your personal files and personal documents. MERIN ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the MERIN ransomware.
MERIN 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.MERIN
Your system has been hacked with a Trojan virus is a fake e-mail, sent out to deceive you into thinking the hacker knows your password. In the content of the e-mail your password is included, which is odd as to why and how would a hacker know your password? Well, this is most likely due to a recent hack or data breach on a website where hackers collected many passwords.