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.
How to remove DVN ransomware? DVN ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. DVN ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the DVN ransomware.
DVN 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.DVN
How to remove BrightNight ransomware? BrightNight ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. BrightNight ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the BrightNight ransomware.
BrightNight 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.BrightNight
How to remove GoldenWolf42 ransomware? GoldenWolf42 ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. GoldenWolf42 ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the GoldenWolf42 ransomware.
GoldenWolf42 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.GoldenWolf42
How to remove GATZ ransomware? GATZ ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. GATZ ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the GATZ ransomware.
GATZ 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.GATZ
How to remove SATO ransomware? SATO ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. SATO ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the SATO ransomware.
SATO 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.SATO
How to remove SABA ransomware? SABA ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. SABA ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the SABA ransomware.
SABA 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.SABA
How to remove QOPZ ransomware? QOPZ ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. QOPZ ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the QOPZ ransomware.
QOPZ 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.QOPZ
How to remove QORE ransomware? QORE ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. QORE ransomware requests Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the QORE ransomware.
QORE 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.QORE
How to remove FOTY ransomware? FOTY ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. FOTY ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the FOTY ransomware.
FOTY 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.FOTY
How to remove FOZA ransomware? FOZA ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. FOZA ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the FOZA ransomware.
FOZA 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.FOZA