Fordan Ransomware
Malware researchers have come across a brand new fule-locking Trojan recently. It was given the name Fordan Ransomware due to its extension name. When cybersecurity experts looked deeper into it, it became clear that theFordan Ransomware is a new variant of the famous STOP Ransomware. It is a common phenomenon for cybercriminals to take an already established ransomware threat such as the STOP Ransomware, the Dharma Ransomware or the WannaCry Ransomware and alter it in order to produce a new variant.
The likely methods of spreading the Fordan Ransomware are believed to be spam email campaigns, bogus updates, and corrupted pirated software. When the Fordan Ransomware infiltrates your computer, it performs a scan with the end goal of detecting and locating all the data that is to be encrypted. When this step is completed, the Fordan Ransomware will proceed with the encryption process. After going through encryption, your files will be locked and no longer usable in any way, shape or form. A file locked by the Fordan Ransomware would receive a new extension - '.fordan,' which is what inspired malware researchers to name this new thread Fordan Ransomware. This means that a photo on your computer that you had called 'fat-cat.jpeg' would be altered to 'fat-cat.jpeg.fordan' after undergoing the Fordan Ransomware's encryption process. Next, the Fordan Ransomware drops off a ransom note, which is meant to inform the victims that their data has been locked and they will need to pay to retrieve it. Usually, the attackers also provide an email address, and sometimes a Telegram account, where the user can get in touch and ask for further instructions or information.
We will advise you to avoid contacting or attempting to negotiate with cyber crooks like the ones behind the Fordan Ransomware. Such individuals are not known for their honesty and straightforwardness. Instead of paying cybercriminals you should download and install a legitimate anti-spyware tool and have it clear your computer of the Fordan Ransomware.
