garryweber@protonmail.ch Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 39 |
| First Seen: | January 19, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | March 1, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan that is used to threaten computer users and force them to pay a large ransom. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is a simple ransomware Trojan that does not seem to be branded creatively but instead carries out a straightforward ransomware attack. The bulk of the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware attacks is concentrated in Brazil, although attacks have been observed in related locations. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware has several features that allow it to avoid detection. However, the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware attack is not particularly sophisticated, meaning that PC security researchers do not suspect that it was created by an experienced group of con artists. Ransomware Trojans designed to target a specific geographic location are not uncommon, and several variants have already appeared in 2016.
How You can Acquire a 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware Infection
The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware carries out an attack that is typical of these threats, encrypting the victims' files to demand the payment of a ransom. PC security analysts suspect that the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is a variant in the Globe family of ransomware, or it was created by some of the same people. This is due to numerous similarities in the attack, especially the ransom notes that are nearly identical. In its attack, the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware uses a custom AES 256 encryption algorithm to make the victim's files inaccessible. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware relays the decryption key to its Command and Control servers, and the victim is asked to pay a large ransom in exchange for the decryption key.
How the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware Attack Works
The files that have been encrypted in the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware attack are identified easily. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware will add a new extension to the affected files, as well as rename them by adding the string '.id-[RANDOM CHARACTERS]_garryweber@protonmail.ch' to the end of the file name. Unfortunately, once a file has been encrypted, Windows Explorer will not be able to recognize it, and it will show up as a blank icon. Furthermore, the file will no longer be accessible, and will only be recoverable if the victim has access to the decryption key. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware delivers its ransom note in the form of an HTML file named 'HOW_OPEN_FILES.html,' which will be opened by the victim's Web browser. The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware ransom note, targeting people in Brazil mainly, will use a message that is both in English and Portuguese. The full text of the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware's ransom note reads as follows:
'Todos os seus arquivos estão criptografados!
Ali your files are encrypted!
Abra o arquivo 'HOW_OPEN_FILES' no seu desktop para mais informações.
Open icon from desktop: 'HOW_OPEN_FILES' for more information.'
Dealing with the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware Attack
The 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware demands a ransom of 1 BitCoin, which currently is equivalent to approximate $900 USD. Apart from the fact that the amount can be prohibitive to most people, especially those in Brazil, PC security researchers do not advise paying the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware's ransom. There is a high probability of further infections or being ignored by the people responsible for the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware. Instead, it is paramount to take preventive measures. The best prevention when it comes to ransomware Trojans like the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is to have backups of all files. If backups are available, then dealing with the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware is a simple matter of removing the infection itself with a reliable security program and then replacing the affected files with the backup copies. Due to the high availability of cloud storage and external memory devices, having backups is an essential part of using a computer today and necessary for all computer users. Apart from file backups, you should have a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date. This can prevent the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware from being installed. It is also essential to handle email attachments with caution since this is the main way in which threats like the 'garryweber@protonmail.ch' Ransomware are distributed.
