'.dian File Extension' Ransomware

The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that belongs to the same family as the Dcry Ransomware. The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware is designed to carry out a typical encryption ransomware attack. These infections are used to extort computer users by encrypting their files and then demanding a ransom payment to be equipped with a decryption key. Attacks like the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware are becoming common increasingly so that computer users should take steps to ensure that their data is protected from these threats.

How You can Notice the Presence of the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware on Your PC

When the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware encrypts a file, they are easy to be recognized because the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware adds the file extension '.dian' to the affected file's name. The main difference between the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware and the Dcry Ransomware is that the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware uses a different set of Command and Control servers. The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware runs as an executable file named 'ile.exe' on the victim's computer. The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware, like most ransomware Trojans of this type, is delivered using spam email messages. These spam emails will include corrupted file attachments, which may take the form of a corrupted Microsoft Word file, which uses macro scripts to download and install the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware on the victim's computer. When the victims open the file and allow the macros to run, the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware is installed and begins its attack on the victim's computer immediately.

The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware Infection Process

The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware uses a strong encryption method to take over the victim's files, mainly a blend of the RSA and the AES encryptions. Unfortunately, once the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware encrypts the files, they will not be recoverable with the current technology, unless the victim has the decryption key (which the con artists hold in their possession). Threats like the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware are designed to target the user-generated files while allowing the Windows operating system to continue working so that the victim can carry out a ransom payment. The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware will search for files with specific file extensions in its attack. Some of the typical file types the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware encrypts in its attacks are:

.3gp, .7z, .apk, .avi, .bmp, .cdr, .cer, .chm, .conf, .css, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .djvu, .dbx, .docm, ,doc, .epub, .docx .fb2, .flv, .gif, .gz, .iso .ibooks, .jpeg, .jpg, .key, .mdb .md2, .mdf, .mht, .mobi .mhtm, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg, .mpeg, .pict, .pdf, .pps, .pkg, .png, .ppt .pptx, .ppsx, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .scr, .swf, .sav, .tiff, .tif, .tbl, .torrent, .txt, .vsd, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx, .xps, .xml, .ckp, .zip, .java, .py, .asm, .c, .cpp, .cs, .js, .php, .dacpac, .rbw, .rb, .mrg, .dcx, .db3, .sql, .sqlite3, .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .psd, .psp, .pdb, .dxf, .dwg, .drw, .casb, .ccp, .cal, .cmx, .cr.

The '.dian File Extension' Ransomware marks the files it encrypts with the file extension '.dian,' which ti will add to the file's name. Once a file has been encrypted and marked, it will not be accessible and will appear in the Windows Explorer as an empty icon since it will no longer be recognizable.

Dealing with the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware Trojan

Although some computer users may be tempted to pay the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware ransom, computer users should avoid doing so. There is a very low probability that these people will respond positively, and they are just as likely to ignore the victim of the attack as they are to provide a decryption key. Instead, the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware attacks should be prevented by having backup copies of all files. The best protection against the '.dian File Extension' Ransomware is file backups, together with a reliable security program.