Boop Ransomware

The Boop Ransomware is the latest addition to the ever-growing family of the Stop Djvu Ransomware variants. Despite having minimal modifications, when compared with other members of the Stop Djvu Ransomware members, the Boop Ransomware is still capable of locking its victims out of their files by encrypting them with robust cryptographical algorithms. All encrypted files will have '.boop' appended as a new extension to their original filenames. The ransom note is dropped as a text file on the desktop of the infected machine, as well as in any folder holding the encrypted files. 

The cybercriminals behind the Boop Ransomware demand the payment of $980 from their victims in exchange for the restoration of the locked files. They even offer a 50% discount if the affected users contact them within 72 hours of the malware infection. One file can be sent for free decryption. The main email address that should be used for communication is 'helpmanager@mail.ch', but a reserve email also is provided at 'restoremanager@firemail.cc'.

The full text of note left by Boop Ransomware is:

'ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

https://we.tl/t-sBwlEg46JX

Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.

Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.

Check your email "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our email:

helpmanager@mail.ch

Reserve email address to contact us:

restoremanager@firemail.cc

Your personal ID.'

Is it Possible to Decrypt BOOP Ransomware?

The STOP family of viruses is one of the most densely populated, with BOOP marking the 247th member of the family. The new ransomware comes a year after the last version of the virus that could be decrypted with public decryption keys. The STOPDecrypter used on STOP variants became useless when the virus started to use online IDs.

STOPDecryptor worked because it used offline IDs. Researchers could recover files encoded with the virus by using keys associated with that variant of the virus. Most victims were able to get their files back. However, the coding of the virus was changed, and new features were added. More advanced versions of the ransomware came along, including BOOP.

BOOP uses online IDs for victims. Each victim gets a unique online ID key they need for decryption. The key is checked against the online server. Data is unlocked if the keys are a match. This is bad news for victims who have been left with no way to get their data back without using data backups.

You should take steps to remove BOOP as soon as you see it on your computer. While antivirus programs won’t undo the encryption, it will prevent further encryption in the future. It can be more difficult to remove BOOP after it changes the settings on your computer. That is why you should take steps to remove it as quickly as possible.

How Does BOOP Ransomware Get on Computers?

BOOP ransomware is distributed through spam emails and by exploiting vulnerabilities in installed programs and the operating system.

Cybercriminals send out spam emails designed to look as authentic as possible. The emails trick readers into believing they come from a shipping company. The email says that you have missed a package or that a package you sent couldn’t be delivered. The only way to find out more information is to follow the link or download the file. Interacting with the email like this leads to BOOP infection.

BOOP has been seen to attack victims by exploiting vulnerabilities in computer programs and with the operating system. It is worth keeping everything on your computer up to date to avoid ransomware infections.

How to Protect Against Ransomware Infections

The best way to protect your computer is to install malware protection. Make regular backups of important data, too, so that you always have a copy if you need it. Practice good digital hygiene by avoiding spam, third-party download sites, and illegal cracking activation tools.