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.
VENOM ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. VENOM ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the VENOM ransomware.
VENOM 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.VENOM
Us1 ransomware is designed to encrypt your personal files and personal documents. Us1 ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the Us1 ransomware.
Us1 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.Us1
WSHLP ransomware is created to encrypt your personal files and demand bitcoin to recover the files. The ransom demand varies from different versions of the WSHLP ransomware.
WSHLP 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.WSHLP
How to remove VVYU ransomware? VVYU ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. VVYU ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the VVYU ransomware.
VVYU 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.VVYU
Evolution ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. Evolution ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the Evolution ransomware.
Evolution 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.Evolution
How to remove MMPU ransomware? MMPU ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your files and personal documents. MMPU ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the MMPU ransomware.
MMPU 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.MMPU
How to remove BrutusptCrypt ransomware? BrutusptCrypt ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. BrutusptCrypt ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the BrutusptCrypt ransomware.
BrutusptCrypt 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.BrutusptCrypt
EXX ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. EXX ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the EXX ransomware.
EXX 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.EXX
Nemty ransomware or “Nemty Project” is designed to encrypt your personal files and demand around 1 bitcoin or $1000. The demand varies on different versions of the Nemty ransomware.
Nemty ransomware encrypts files on your computer and adds a string of random characters to the encrypted files. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg._NEMTY_VEHmdnl_.
CovidLocker ransomware is a file-encrypting virus that locks your personal files and personal documents. CovidLocker ransomware requests bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. The ransom charge varies from different versions of the CovidLocker ransomware.
CovidLocker 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.CovidLocker