Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | July 31, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | April 18, 2018 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is designed to mimic the infamous WannaCryptor, which received quite a bit of attention due to its use in high profile attacks in 2017. However, the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is not related to this high profile threat. The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is a threat produced independently that is branded with the popular cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. Malware analysts first observed the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware on July 31st, 2017, and consider that the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware poses a threat to computer users, despite that the sample observed was in an unfinished state.
The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will Encrypt Various File Types
There is little to differentiate the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware from the numerous other encryption ransomware Trojans that are currently active. The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is designed to encrypt the victims' files to demand the payment of a ransom. Ransomware Trojans like the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will infect computers running the Windows operating system. In its attack, the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will encrypt the victim's files using a strong encryption algorithm, making it inaccessible to demand a ransom payment from the victim. The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will target numerous file types, including the following:
.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 Illogical Ransom Message Displayed by the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware
The best protection against ransomware Trojans like the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is to have file backups. In its attack, the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will target the files stored on the local drives, as well as on directories accessed by other computer users on a network. In its attack, the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware will demand a ransom payment by delivering a ransom note. The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware is not capable of carrying out an effective encryption attack in its current state. However, it would not be difficult for con artists to finish developing the Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware so that it can be used to carry out a full-scale encryption ransomware attack. The Spongebob 2.0 Ransomware delivers its ransom note in a program window titled 'SPONGEBOB RANSOMWARE 2.0,' which contains the following ransom message:
'Ooops, spongebob is encrypting your files!
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