Fdcz Ransomware
The STOP Ransomware family continues to be the #1 threat when it comes to file lockers. Dozens of its variants were released in 2021 alone, and there are probably many more to come. One of the more prominent versions of the STOP Ransomware is the Fdcz Ransomware. It has been active since April 2021, and it continues to infect victims in September. Recovering from its attack is not easy, and you might only be able to do so by restoring your files from a backup.
How to Protect Yourself from the Fdcz Ransomware?
The best form of protection is using your common sense while browsing the Web. Learn how malware creators spread their threatening applications:
- Pirated software and media.
- Illicit streaming sites prompting you to download 3rd-party players and add-ons.
- Phishing emails asking you to review important documents that came out of the blue. The document is malware in disguise.
- Corrupted advertisements and pop-ups promising great content, only to end up delivering malware.
If the Fdcz Ransomware attacks, you will notice one obvious change – some of your files will use the extension '.fdcz.' Typically, the file-locker goes after more common files like documents, archives, media, etc. This ensures that the victim will lose important data. Finally, the Fdcz Ransomware provides the victim with more details via the file '_readme.txt' - just like other STOP Ransomware variants. It contains a message from the criminals. Here are some of the important parts of the message:
- The ransom fee is $490 for the first 72 hours. After this, it will be doubled to $980.
- The criminals give victims 168 hours to pay before they delete the decryption key.
- They use the emails helpteam@mail.ch and helpmanager@airmail.cc.
- The crooks promise to unlock a few small files for free – just send them to their email.
You should certainly make use of the last offer to unlock at least some of your files. However, do not accept to meet the rest of their demands. Many victims who agree to co-operate with ransomware creators, end up losing both their files and their money. Instead of trusting hackers, run an anti-malware application to terminate the Fdcz Ransomware permanently. After this, try out popular data recovery tools and options.
