Cyber Splitter Vbs Ransomware

The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that is being used to coerce PC users to spend large amounts of money by taking their files hostage. The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware uses an approach that is similar to what we've seen with numerous other ransomware threats that use a similar attack strategy. Essentially, the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware will encrypt the victim's files, making them unusable, and then demand that the victim pays large amounts of money to recover access to the encrypted files. PC security analysts are against paying the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware's ransom.

The Costly Ransom Asked by the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware

Ransomware Trojans like the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware will encrypt and rename the victim's files, changing their extensions. Then, the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware drops ransom notes in the form of text and HTML files in every directory where it encrypted files. The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware will change the victim's Desktop image to display a ransom note and, like many other ransomware Trojans, the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware will also use a type of lock screen or pop-up message to make it even more difficult to access the affected computer. The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware delivers a ransom note that explains to the victim what has happened and how to pay the ransom amount to recover the encrypted files. The payment of the ransom demanded by the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware should be made in BitCoins, in the amount of 1 BitCoin, which is approximate $600 USD at the current exchange rate. The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware's ransom note is short and direct to the point, reading:

Your files have been encrypted
Send $ 1 BTC the amount of the account is Decrypted your files

How the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware may be Distributed

There are many ways in which the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware may be distributed. The most common way in which it is distributed to its victims is through corrupted email attachments or spam through instant messaging on social media. These messages may contain an embedded link or attached file that, when downloaded to the victim's computer, will install the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware and begin the attack. In most cases, the file that contains the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware is distributed by disguising it as something harmless or even useful. For example, one of the most common tactics that are used to deliver these threats is presenting an attached file as a shipping invoice or receipt. When the victim opens it, it may even display this content, while installing the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware in the background! The 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware and similar ransomware threats may be installed on victims computers by hacking into their computers directly, which is quite common when it comes to servers or businesses that could serve as a high-profile target for the attackers. Corrupted scripts inserted into legitimate websites also may be used to redirect visitors to attack websites that will use exploit kits to install threats like the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware on visitors' computers.

Preventing the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware Attacks and Recovering from an Infection

Since the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware may be distributed by using corrupted email attachments, you should avoid opening any unsolicited email attachment. Even if the email attachments seems to come from a trusted source, that person's email may have been compromised. If you are suspicious about an email from a known contact, it is recommended that you contact that person through the phone or in person to confirm that the email attachment is legitimate. A reliable security program that is fully up-to-date can help intercept the 'Cyber Splitter Vbs' Ransomware before it enters your computer. Your software should be updated constantly, and your files backed up properly.