Erop Ransomware

Erop is a ransomware threat that encrypts files and adds the '.erop' extension to the filenames of all encrypted files. The Erop Ransomware creates a '_readme.txt' file containing a ransom note. The modified filenames follow the pattern- '1.jpg' to '1.jpg.erop,' '2.png' to '2.png.erop,' and so on. According to an analysis by cybersecurity researchers, the Erop Ransomware belongs to the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family and may be distributed alongside threatening programs, such as RedLine or Vidar, which are used for collecting personal information from victims.

Erop Ransomware’s Demands

Victims of the Erop Ransomware have had their files encrypted, and the threat claims that the only way to recover the data is by paying a ransom to the attackers to purchase the decryption software and a unique key. The attackers have set the price for the decryption tools at $980 but are offering a 50% discount if victims contact them within 72 hours. To prove that they are able to decrypt files, the attackers offer to decrypt one file for free. For contact purposes, two email addresses are provided in the ransom note: 'support@freshmail.top' and 'datarestorehelp@airmail.cc.'

Best Ways to Protect Your Data from Threats Like the Erop Ransomware

Ransomware is a growing threat to home users and businesses alike. One of the most important tips for protecting against ransomware is to ensure that your system is up to date and the latest security fixes are in place. This means that updating both the operating system and any installed applications regularly – including anti-malware software. Outdated Windows versions are more vulnerable to attacks because attackers know about the flaws in them and can exploit them more easily.
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Anti-malware software should be installed on all of your computers and other devices. Even if you have an older device, make sure it's protected with an up-to-date security program that will scan all files before they are accessed or opened, as well as detect and remove unsafe software already present on the device.

Finally, regularly backing up your data is one of the best ways to protect against ransomware attacks. With a backup in place, the attackers can encrypt your files, but it will not matter since you already have a working copy stored offsite or on a Cloud storage service that they cannot access.

The full text of Erop Ransomware's ransom note is:

'ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-8pCGyFnOj6
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@freshmail.top

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc

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Erop Ransomware Video

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