Rans0mlocked Ransomware

The Rans0mlocked Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that is used to force computer users to make large ransom payments. To do this, the Rans0mlocked Ransomware extorts its victims by encrypting their files, taking them hostage and making them inaccessible. The affected computer users are left with no option but to pay the ransom amount if they want to recover their files (unless the victims can recover the files from another source). Ransomware threats like the Rans0mlocked Ransomware have become prevalent in the last few years especially, and are among the most common and destructive threats active currently. Take preventive measures to ensure that your data is protected from the Rans0mlocked Ransomware and other ransomware Trojans.

The Encryption Used by the Rans0mlocked Ransomware Locks Your Files

There are several ways in which the Rans0mlocked Ransomware can spread from one computer to another. However, the most common way of delivering the Rans0mlocked Ransomware and similar ransomware is through the use of corrupted email attachments delivered to victims' computers attached to spam email messages. When the victim opens the corrupted email attachment, the Rans0mlocked Ransomware is downloaded and begins encrypting the victim's data. The Rans0mlocked Ransomware uses a combination of the AES and RSA encryptions to encrypt the victim's files. This is a strong encryption method that makes the victim's files unrecoverable without access to the decryption key. The Rans0mlocked Ransomware will target the files generated by the user, which may include media files and the files generated by various programs such as Microsoft Office, Libre Office and AutoCAD. The following are examples of the file types that are targeted in the Rans0mlocked Ransomware attack:

.3gp, .7z, .apk, .avi, .bmp, .cdr, .cer, .chm, .conf, .css, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .djvu, .dbx, .docm, ,doc, .epub, .docx .fb2, .flv, .gif, .gz, .iso .ibooks,.jpeg, .jpg, .key, .mdb .md2, .mdf, .mht, .mobi .mhtm, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg .mpeg, .pict, .pdf, .pps, .pkg, .png, .ppt .pptx, .ppsx, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .scr, .swf, .sav, .tiff, .tif, .tbl, .torrent, .txt, .vsd, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx, .xps, .xml, .ckp, .zip, .java, .py, .asm, .c, .cpp, .cs, .js, .php, .dacpac, .rbw, .rb, .mrg, .dcx, .db3, .sql, .sqlite3, .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .psd, .psp, .pdb, .dxf, .dwg, .drw, .casb, .ccp, .cal, .cmx, .cr2.

The files encrypted in the Rans0mlocked Ransomware attack will have the file extension '.owner' added to the end of the file name. This makes it apparent which files have been encrypted in the Rans0mlocked Ransomware attack immediately. After encrypting the victim's files, the Rans0mlocked Ransomware will deliver a ransom note, which contains information about the attack and on how to pay the ransom (albeit, very poorly written). The following is the text in the Rans0mlocked Ransomware ransom note:

'Your computer has been locked
Hello, your computer has been blocked to unblock it please follow the instructions
- step 1 make your on coinbase.com/signup
- Sign-up - buy (0.1 Bitcoins)
- Send the amount has shown bitcoin address
Click the button 'How to use bitcoin?' to see a more advanced guide.
Once the payment is done, click the button 'Check'
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Dealing with a Rans0mlocked Ransomware Infection

The Rans0mlocked Ransomware demands the payment of 0.1 BitCoin (approximately $160 USD at the current exchange rate). Computer users should avoid paying the Rans0mlocked Ransomware ransom. There is no guarantee that the people responsible for the Rans0mlocked Ransomware attack will decrypt the victim's files and, even if they do, the victim's computer could be reinfected shortly after. Most importantly, paying the Rans0mlocked Ransomware ransom allows these people to continue creating and developing threats like the Rans0mlocked Ransomware. Instead, take preventive measures to ensure that your computer is well protected against the Rans0mlocked Ransomware and similar threats. The best protection against the Rans0mlocked Ransomware is to have backups of all files on an external memory device. Having the ability to recover the encrypted files from a backup removes any leverage the con artists have over the victim, making the Rans0mlocked Ransomware attack completely ineffective.