Threat Database Ransomware DecryptorMax Ransomware or CryptInfinite Ransomware

DecryptorMax Ransomware or CryptInfinite Ransomware

By GoldSparrow in Ransomware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: October 30, 2015
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The DecryptorMax Ransomware (CryptInfinite Ransomware) is a ransomware infection that is used to make money at the expense of computer users. The DecryptorMax Ransomware encrypts data on the victim's computer, forcing computer users to pay a ransom to regain access to their documents, videos, pictures and other important data. The DecryptorMax Ransomware is just one of countless ransomware threats that have been active all around the world. Variants of the DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware include the CryptoWall 3.0 Ransomware, the TeslaCrypt Ransomware and numerous others. If the DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware is installed on your computer, you should remove it as soon as possible with the help of a reliable, fully updated anti-malware application.

The Effects of a DecryptorMax Ransomware Infection

The main result of a DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware infection is the loss of important data stored on the infected computer. Initially, the DecryptorMax Ransomware is installed by taking advantage of vulnerabilities on the infected computer. Once DecryptorMax Ransomware is installed, it takes over the infected operating system, altering the Windows Registry and ensuring that the DecryptorMax Ransomware runs automatically when Windows starts up. Once the DecryptorMax Ransomware is executed, it begins scanning the victim's hard drive for files and encrypts them. The DecryptorMax Ransomware will encrypt numerous file formats, including the following:

3fr, accdb, ai, arw, bay, cdr, cer, cr2, crt, crw, dbf, dcr, der, dng, doc, docm, docx, dwg, dxf, dxg, eps, erf, indd, jpe, jpg, kdc, mdb, mdf, mef, mrw, nef, nrw, odb, odm, odp, ods, odt, orf, p12, p7b, p7c, pdd, pef, pem, pfx, ppt, pptm, pptx, psd, pst, ptx, r3d, raf, raw, rtf, rw2, rwl, srf, srw, wb2, wpd, wps, xlk, xls, xlsb, xlsm, xlsx, etc.

The DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware is designed to target vulnerable files, especially files that would probably have an emotional meaning or are important for an individual's career. Once the DecryptorMax Ransomware encrypts a file, the DecryptorMax Ransomware will create a text file with instructions for the payment of the ransom. The DecryptorMax Ransomware will also leave a BMP file that changes the infected computer's Desktop image to a message containing this same information. The DecryptorMax Ransomware's text and image files include information on the deadline for payment, the amount, and how victims are meant to pay it. In most cases, the DecryptorMax Ransomware ransom ranges from $500 to $1000 USD, to be paid using BitCoins or other anonymous payment methods. For many computer users, they will have no option but pay if their files were not properly backed up.

How Computer Users Should Handle a DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware Infection

PC security researchers strongly advise computer users to avoid paying the DecryptorMax Ransomware ransom. However, there is no guarantee that the people responsible for the DecryptorMax Ransomware will actually remove the infection. Even worse, victims will have had their data exposed, potentially placing them at risk for further hoaxes and problems down the road.

The best way to deal with DecryptorMax Ransomware is to perform a full scan of the infected computer with a reliable, fully updated security application. The DecryptorMax Ransomware may spread through corrupted spam email attachments and other common threat delivery methods. This means that the best way of preventing the DecryptorMax Ransomware attacks is to take steps to protect the exposed computer from threats through the use of a reliable, fully updated security application. Unfortunately, due to the type of encryption used by DecryptorMax Ransomware, it is nearly impossible to recover the infected files once they have been encrypted. Because of this, the best possible measure computer users can take to protect their computers from threats such as the DecryptorMax Ransomware is to back up all important files using an external memory device or the Cloud. That way, in the event of a DecryptorMax (CryptInfinite) Ransomware infection, computer users can remove the DecryptorMax Ransomware infection, wipe the affected drive, and restore the files from their backup location.

Aliases

14 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Anti-Virus Software Detection
AVG Inject3.MLP
Fortinet PossibleThreat.VEX.98
Ikarus Trojan.Agent
Panda Trj/CI.A
AhnLab-V3 Trojan/Win32.Ransomlock
Microsoft VirTool:Win32/Injector
McAfee-GW-Edition BehavesLike.Win32.Ransom.fc
DrWeb Trojan.Inject2.7658
Kaspersky Trojan.Win32.Scarsi.znq
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Generickd-3949
Avast Win32:Malware-gen
Symantec Trojan.Gen.2
K7AntiVirus Trojan ( 004d53d41 )
McAfee Artemis!43206D7A4D73

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File System Details

DecryptorMax Ransomware or CryptInfinite Ransomware may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. KILLERX18AE-F470.exe 43206d7a4d73b32de5409a3bae853516 1

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