EncryptoJJS Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 9 |
| First Seen: | November 7, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | August 13, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The EncryptoJJS Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan that is used to attack computer users. The EncryptoJJS Ransomware may be delivered by using corrupted attachments included in spam email messages. Common spam tactics that are used to distribute threats like the EncryptoJJS Ransomware include fake invoices or receipts contained in Microsoft Office or PDF files that exploit vulnerabilities in macro functionalities in the programs commonly used to run these file types. Once the EncryptoJJS Ransomware infects the victim's computer, it will encrypt the victim's files using a strong encryption method, effectively taking the files hostage until the victim pays a large ransom.
The EncryptoJJS Ransomware Encrypts Files Smaller than 50 MB
The EncryptoJJS Ransomware uses an AES encryption algorithm to encrypt the victim's files. The EncryptoJJS Ransomware scans the victim's drives for certain file types, encrypting them and appending the file extension '.enc' to the end of the file name. The EncryptoJJS Ransomware typically targets text documents, spreadsheets, media files, databases, and a variety of other commonly used file types, limiting its attack to files that are smaller than 50 MB in size. Once the EncryptoJJS Ransomware has encrypted the files on the victim's computer, it will deliver its ransom note in the form of a text file dropped on the victim's computer. This file, named 'How to recover.enc.txt' contains information on how to recover from the attack. The EncryptoJJS Ransomware ransom note contains the following text:
'All of your pictures have been encrypted and are impossible to decrypt
If you ever want to see your pictures again please visit:
www.mymalicioussite.ru
You will need 1 Bitcoin to complete transaction'
Avoid paying the ransom associated with the EncryptoJJS Ransomware. The amount of 1 BitCoin (approximately $700 USD at the current exchange rate) will not guarantee that the con artists will respond and provide the means to decrypt the affected files. In many cases, the con artists responsible for the EncryptoJJS Ransomware attack will simply ask the victim to pay more or will ignore the request altogether after the payment has been carried out. The EncryptoJJS Ransomware is decipherable, and PC security analysts have released decryptors for the EncryptoJJS Ransomware threat.
Preventing the EncryptoJJS Ransomware Attacks and Protecting Your Files from Ransomware
Ransomware attacks such as the EncryptoJJS Ransomware have increased in popularity in the last years. This is because these attacks can be quite devastating. After the EncryptoJJS Ransomware attack has been carried out, the victim's files remain encrypted, even if the EncryptoJJS Ransomware itself is removed with the help of a reliable security program. While it is possible to decrypt the files that have been affected by the EncryptoJJS Ransomware, most ransomware Trojans that are active currently have an irreversible effect on the victim's files. Because of this, preventive measures are the most effective method to deal with threats like the EncryptoJJS Ransomware.
The best preventive measure computer users can take to protect their files from threats like the EncryptoJJS Ransomware is to backup all files. Having a backup system in place can help computer users recover quickly from an EncryptoJJS Ransomware attack. Even if the EncryptoJJS Ransomware encrypts the victim's files, a properly protected computer user can restore the affected files from the backup quickly, after using a reliable security application to remove the EncryptoJJS Ransomware. Apart from backups, which are considered the best way to prevent trouble with ransomware, computer users should use a reliable security program to protect their computers. Since threats like the EncryptoJJS Ransomware may be delivered by corrupted email attachments, learning safe ways of handling email and attachments is essential to prevent these infections. An effective anti-spam filter also will intercept these email messages before they can be used to deliver the EncryptoJJS Ransomware to the victim's computer.
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