'.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware
The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan that is a variant of the Globe ransomware, a well-known ransomware family that has been responsible for numerous threat attacks in the last year. There are no substantial differences between the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware and other encryption ransomware Trojans in the Globe family of ransomware. The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware is being distributed through the use of corrupted phishing email messages with file attachments containing macro scripts that download and install the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware onto the victim's computer.
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A Meaningless Name for a Very Effective Attack
Once the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware is installed, the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware will deliver a ransom note to the infected computer's screen. The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware uses a typical ransomware attack, where a strong encryption algorithm will be used to encrypt the victim's files. The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware targets the user-generated files, which include media files, images, numerous document types and commonly used files. The file types that are commonly targeted in the event of a '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware infection include:
.3dm, .3g2, .3gp, .7zip, .aaf, .accdb, .aep, .aepx, .aet, .ai, .aif, .as, .as3, .asf, .asp, .asx, .avi, .bmp, .c, .class, .cpp, .cs, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .doc, .docb, .docm, .docx, .dot, .dotm, .dotx, .dwg, .dxf, .efx, .eps, .fla, .flv, .gif, .h, .idml, .iff, .indb, .indd, .indl, .indt, .inx, .jar, .java, .jpeg, .jpg, .js, .m3u, .m3u8, .m4u, .max, .mdb, .mid, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpa, .mpeg, .mpg, .msg, .pdb, .pdf, .php, .plb, .pmd, .png, .pot, .potm, .potx, .ppam, .ppj, .pps, .ppsm, .ppsx, .ppt, .pptm, .pptx, .prel, .prproj, .ps, .psd, .py, .ra, .rar, .raw, .rb, .rtf, .sdf, .sdf, .ses, .sldm, .sldx, .sql, .svg, .swf, .tif, .txt, .vcf, .vob, .wav, .wma, .wmv, .wpd, .wps, .xla, .xlam, .xll, .xlm, .xls, .xlsb, .xlsm, .xlsx, .xlt, .xltm, .xltx, .xlw, .xml, .xqx, .xqx, .zip.
The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware uses a combination of the AES and RSA encryptions to make the victim's files inaccessible, making a file that has been compromised by the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware unrecoverable. Once the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware compromises a file, this ransomware Trojan will add the file extension '.frmvrlr2017' to the final of the file's name.
The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware's Ransom Demands
The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware delivers its ransom note in the form of an HTA program window with the title 'Latfen Diktat.' The '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware's ransom note is written in Turkish, and it is clear that the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware attack is designed to target computer users located in Turkey. Victims of the attack are asked to email the cybercrooks to the email address 'firmaverileri2017@yandex.com' and to pay a ransom in Bitcoin, which buys the decryption key necessary to recuperate the affected files.
Recovering Your Data from a '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware Attack
Infected computer users shouldn't contact the people responsible for the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware attack. A decryption program was released for variants of the Globe Ransomware Trojan, and it is possible that decryption programs available currently may help some computer users recover their data after a '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware infection. However, if this is not the case, computer users are urged to restore their files from a backup copy or use a security program that is fully up-to-date to remove the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware and then wipe the affected computer clean. Handling unsolicited email attachments with caution can prevent these attacks in the first place. A combination of handling spam email messages and attachments safely, a security program that is fully updated, and safe online practices can help prevent most the '.frmvrlr2017 File Extension' Ransomware attacks and similar ransomware Trojan infections.
