fixfiles@protonmail.ch Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 35 |
| First Seen: | December 21, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | May 27, 2021 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The 'fixfiles@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is a variant of Fantom Ransomware which is named after the contact details left inside 'RESTORE-FILES!
Spam Emails and Fake Updates to Browser Plug-Ins Are Used to Install the 'Fixfiles@Protonmail.ch' Ransomware on Systems
ESG experts note that malicious documents attached to spam emails continue to be the preferred method of dispersal for encryption Trojans like the 'fixfiles@protonmail.ch' Ransomware. Additionally, illegally obtained software may carry a dropper for ransomware since many users are interested in using pirated programs. It is best to avoid cracked applications which may be laid with the 'fixfiles@protonmail.ch' Ransomware. The 'fixfiles@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is equipped with a powerful encryption engine that uses AES-256 cipher to lock data stored on the local drives and USB drives connected to your machine. Samples of the Trojan show that it is designed to lock data containers associated with photos, video, music, office documents, books, databases and proprietary software like Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and DesignCAD 3D Max. The 'fixfiles@protonmail.ch' Ransomware works like the '.aesir File Extension' Ransomware and places a custom file marker '.locked4' on enciphered files. For example, 'Royal Opera London.pptx' is transformed to 'Royal Opera London.pptx.locked4'.
The Ransom Demands Are Loaded Within an HTA Application
A file named 'RESTORE-FILES!
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