Ransomware Encrypted My Files
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Loading...Are you searching the internet with the term “Ransomware Encrypted My Files”? You are not alone! In today connected world, individual users and businesses are more prone to malware threats than ever before. In recent years, the number of internet users has skyrocketed, and cybercriminals have begun to target unwary Internet users with a wide range of malware and cyber attacks.
Cybercriminals are implementing new and effective methods to infiltrate computers. One of those methods is the use of Ransomware. It is by far the largest cybersecurity threat to computing devices, individuals, and businesses. The main intent of the vast majority of these ransomware threats is to make money from the victims.
Encryption Ransomware
Encryption Ransomware is a group of ransomware whose primary intention is to extort money from its victims. It does that by encrypting victim’ private or confidential data like documents and essential files; threatening to delete them unless the victim pays a ransom.
What Does Encryption Ransomware Do?
Once inside your computer, Encryption ransomware searches your computer (and other connected networks or external storage devices) for specific file types such as .doc, .docx, .jpg, etc., and then encrypts those file types, rendering them inaccessible.
How Encryption Ransomware Infects Your Computer?
The two main ways by which Encryption ransomware infiltrates your computer is through email attachments and drive-by-downloads. In a “drive-by-download” scenario, websites infected with Encryption ransomware try to install the ransomware onto your computer when you visit such sites. It infiltrates your computer by exploiting either the security flaws in your web browser or the Java software.
Another method of Encryption ransomware transmission occurs when you open a malicious attachment (containing Encryption ransomware payload) from spam emails. Once opened, the Encryption ransomware gets installed on your computer.
How To Remove Encryption Ransomware
Once you are aware of the Encryption ransomware on your computer, make sure to use your computer in Safe Mode. Boot your computer in ‘Safe Mode with Networking.’ You can do that by pressing ‘F8’ key when your computer boots.
To remove the Encryption ransomware, install a good antivirus like Xcitium antivirus. With its powerful containment engine, Xcitium antivirus will remove the Encryption ransomware.
If you are an enterprise user, Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) would be ideal for protecting your endpoint systems from all kinds of malware including ransomware. With a built-in containment engine and ‘Default Deny’ platform, Xcitium AEP provides 360-degree protection against any malware threat including Encryption ransomware.
Xcitium AEP includes antimalware, antivirus, and firewall along with a Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS). It prevents Encryption ransomware attacks by examining and sandboxing suspicious apps and processes.
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