RemindMe Ransomware

The RemindMe Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan that is used to take over the victims' computers and asks for ransom in exchange for access to the victim's files. The RemindMe Ransomware represents a genuine threat to the computer users' data. Therefore, they should take steps to protect their computers from this threat. PC security researchers recommend the use of a reliable, fully updated anti-malware program and safe browsing habits. Computer users should be especially wary of unsolicited email attachments since threats like the RemindMe Ransomware may be distributed on threatening PDF or Microsoft Office documents distributed as corrupted email attachments.

The Reminder that It is Better to Forget

The RemindMe Ransomware scans the victim's computer and encrypts the victim's files. The RemindMe Ransomware changes the encrypted files' extension to '.remind.' The RemindMe Ransomware also drops text files in directories where the encrypted files are stored. These files are named decypt_your_files.html and decypt_your_files.txt and contain information on paying the RemindMe Ransomware ransom. The RemindMe Ransomware demands a ransom of two BitCoins, which is quite elevated for these threats. At the current exchange rate, the RemindMe Ransomware's ransom would be near $900 USD.

It is currently not possible to decrypt files encrypted by the RemindMe Ransomware without access to the private key, which third parties store on their own servers. According to the RemindMe Ransomware ransom message, victims have only five days to pay the RemindMe Ransomware ransom. If the ransom is not paid, the private key is deleted, which means that the files would be lost forever. The RemindMe Ransomware ransom note contains instructions on paying via BitCoins, an anonymous method that may need the set up of special software.

Dealing with the RemindMe Ransomware

You shouldn't pay the RemindMe Ransomware's ransom. The best way to protect your computer from these kinds of attacks is to have a reliable back-up of all files on an external drive or memory device (such as the cloud). This way, the files can be restored from the backup after wiping the affected hard drive. If computer users have to pay the RemindMe Ransomware ransom because they have not backed up their files, they run the risk of the con artists not delivering on their promise to decrypt the victim's files or of these people raising the ransom amount suddenly without alerting the victim. The following is an example of the ransom note used by the RemindMe Ransomware:

All your files have been encrypted with the RemindMe Ransomware

After the payment, snd the wallet from which paid and you uniq ID to mail: [email protected]
After receiving the payment, we will contact and give you decryption tools and faq how to decrypt your files.

The best way to deal with these attacks is to use a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date to protect your computer before the RemindMe Ransomware manages to infect your machine. A good anti-spam filter will also ensure that email messages containing the attachments used to deliver ransomware like the RemindMe Ransomware will not enter your email inbox in the first place. Computer users should also avoid opening unsolicited email attachments, even if they appear to come from a legitimate source. Currently, con artists have perfected their phishing email techniques, sending out spam email messages that imitate correspondence from trusted companies or other sources very accurately. The best way to become invulnerable to the RemindMe Ransomware, however, is to have a reliable backup of all files.