QWCiPhErEd Trojan

QWCiPhErEd Trojan is another name for a ransomware infection that has various aliases, including names like TROJ_RANSOM.CYEA and Troj/Ransom-FM. This Trojan carries out an attack that involves encrypting the files on an infected hard drive and then changing those files' icon into an icon with a pink hue and adding the string '.QWCiPhErEd' to the end of that file's name. Opening an encrypted file will result in an error message claiming you should pay fifty Euros in exchange for a decryption key to regain control over that file. ESG security analysts strongly advise against paying the QWCiPhErEd Trojan's ransom. There is no guarantee that the criminals behind the QWCiPhErEd Trojan infection will give you what you pay for and, even worse, you will have given your money and credit card information to unscrupulous individuals.

Understanding What is Involved in a QWCiPhErEd Trojan Attack

There are several ways in which the QWCiPhErEd Trojan can make its way into your computer system. Most of the time, this infection will either enter your computer due to an exploit-based attack or QWCiPhErEd Trojan will be dropped by another malware infection (usually a downloader or dropper Trojan). Once in your computer, the QWCiPhErEd Trojan will search for text, image, audio, video, archive, and CD image files on your computer and then encrypt them using a simple encryption algorithm. The QWCiPhErEd Trojan can target many different file formats and is designed to avoid files that would render your operating system useless. Trying to open an encrypted file will result in the following error message:

Attention!!!
The files on your machine are disabled for viewing, copying and duplicating video elements of p–n and gay p–n. To unlock you need to pay a fine of 50 euros. For this purpose, any terminal pay or buy a Ukash voucher Paysafecard on that amount. More sites http://.[URL Removed] http://www.[URL Removed]
Please send the voucher by e-mail tenagliamirella@gmail.com.
In the case of payment of an amount equal to the penalty in return you will receive an unlock code. It must be entered in the field. After unlocking you must remove all materials that contain elements of violence and porn. In the case of non-payment, all data on your personal computer will be permanently blocked. You have 5 attempts to enter code.
All questions on tenagliamirella@gmail.com

Although the QWCiPhErEd Trojan claims that the files were encrypted due to having broken the law in some way, there's no connection between the QWCiPhErEd Trojan and a legitimate law enforcement agency. Rather, the QWCiPhErEd Trojan is part of an online scam. ESG security analysts recommend rebooting the infected computer system in Safe Mode or from an external drive and then using a reliable anti-malware program to remove the QWCiPhErEd Trojan. While the QWCiPhErEd Trojan will be removed, any encrypted files will remain encrypted. This can be remedied by searching for a decryption utility published by your security software provider. These are usually free and are released within a couple of weeks of the first appearance of the ransomware Trojan responsible for each specific kind of encryption.