What is CoNFicker Ransomware?
There is no doubt that CoNFicker Ransomware has invaded your operating system if you find the “.conficker” extension attached to your files. This dangerous threat targets all kinds of files, starting with personal documents, media files, and photos, and finishing with the .exe files representing downloaded applications. Obviously, this ransomware evades Windows files to ensure that the operating system runs the way it is supposed to and that the infection conducts all malicious procedures. If this dangerous threat has not corrupted your personal files yet, make sure you employ reliable security software to ensure that your operating system is guarded. If this threat has already slithered in, you should read this report to learn all about it. One thing we can tell you right off the bat is that your files might be lost permanently. If you delete CoNFicker Ransomware – which is crucial – the files will remain encrypted. Unfortunately, if you pay the ransom requested by cyber criminals, the outcome might be the same.
How does CoNFicker Ransomware work?
CoNFicker Ransomware can be spread via spam emails, which is how Salsa Ransomware, File Security Protected Ransomware, and most other ransomware infections are spread as well. However, Anti-Spyware-101.com malware analysts warn that the dangerous infection could also be infiltrated using exploit kits. Malicious installers could be used as well. Hopefully, you can identify the malicious file because you need to remove it to have the infection eliminated. Of course, you should eliminate this file only after you figure out what you want to do about your personal files. It is not entirely clear which encryption method this threat employs, but, at the moment, there is no program that could help you. On rare occasions, free file decryptors emerge, but one that could help you with CoNFicker Ransomware does not exist. That means that you need a decryption key to have your precious files unlocked. Where is this key? It is most likely that it is stored on a secret server, which means that only cyber criminals decide whether or not you get it. Cleary, they keep the key hostage to make you pay the ransom.
The devious CoNFicker Ransomware introduces you to the ransom using a new Desktop wallpaper and a TXT file (“Decrypt.txt”). The wallpaper is changed from the main .exe file, but the txt file is created by it. Both represent the same message listing the Bitcoin Address to which you are expected to pay a ransom of 0.5 Bitcoins. Did you know that that comes to around 600 US Dollars? What happens if you fulfill the demand? If you do, you also need to email Conficker-decryptor@mail.ru confirming the payment. After that, a decryptor or decryption key should be provided to you. The issue here is that you are given no assurance that the decryptor would be given in return for a ransom payment, and, unfortunately, there is a risk that it will not be provided to you. So, if you are thinking about paying the ransom, make sure you think about the possibility of putting your money towards nothing useful. Hopefully, all your files are backed up, and you do not need to follow the demands of cyber criminals.
How to delete CoNFicker Ransomware
CoNFicker Ransomware is a monstrous infection that can do a lot of damage. Unfortunately, it appears that not much can be done once this threat slithers in. In general, the only option you have is to pay the ransom, which is not ideal at all. Firstly, the threat demands a huge ransom fee of around 600 USD. Second, no one knows if a decryptor would become available if you paid it. All in all, whatever you choose to do, you must not forget to remove CoNFicker Ransomware, and you have several options. You can follow the guide below, but you will succeed only if you know where the malicious {random name}.exe file is located. If you have no clue where it is, you are unlikely to succeed. Luckily, a reliable anti-malware tool will have no issue identifying and eliminating this file. It will not have issues erasing other active infections or keeping your operating system guarded against them in the future as well. Needless to say, we suggest employing anti-malware software ASAP.
CoNFicker Ransomware Removal Instructions
- Right-click the malicious {random name}.exe file and select Delete
- Right-click the ransom file Decrypt.txt on the Desktop and select Delete.
- Empty Recycle Bin and immediately perform a full system scan.
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