Threat Database Ransomware Trojan.Cryptolocker.X

Trojan.Cryptolocker.X

By GoldSparrow in Ransomware

Trojan.Cryptolocker.X is a ransomware infection that has been associated with a couple of characteristic ransom notes in the form of text files dropped into directories with encrypted contents. Computer users have reported that their files have been encrypted, with an email address appended to the name of each file. Examples of email addresses associated with this attack include safefiles32@mail.ru and filesdecrypt@india.com. These email addresses are used to communicate with the victims of a Trojan.Cryptolocker.X infection with instructions on how to pay the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X ransom and recover the infected files. Essentially, Trojan.Cryptolocker.X takes the victim's files hostage, encrypts them, and demands payment of a ransom after the victim makes contact using the emails listed above.

There are various variants of the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X infection. The tactic perpetrated by Trojan.Cryptolocker.X is a well-known attack that is used to extort computer users. You can prevent Trojan.Cryptolocker.X attacks by taking extra care when browsing the Web or handling unknown data. Strong security software should be used to protect computers, and all files should be backed up in order to enable restoration of encrypted files without furthering these illicit activities by paying their ransom. Most Trojan.Cryptolocker.X cases have been targeted towards computer networks belonging to large corporations. In these cases, IT specialists should take steps to identify the compromised computer and isolate it from the network to prevent the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X from spreading. Small businesses and individuals are also possible Trojan.Cryptolocker.X targets and they should all take steps to be protected from Trojan.Cryptolocker.X and other ransomware attacks.

Trojan.Cryptolocker.X can be Recognized by Its Ransom Note

The file named help-file-decrypt.enc has been closely associated with the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X attack. Computer users have also reported a ransom note named pronk.txt that is dropped in every folder where files were encrypted. Trojan.Cryptolocker.X has also been linked to full-screen ransom messages and pop-up windows demanding payment of a ransom. Trojan.Cryptolocker.X may be associated with other components that may cause damage to your computer, take control of your computer and send sensitive information to third parties.

How the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X Attack Works

In most cases, Trojan.Cryptolocker.X is spread using corrupted email attachments. These threatening emails may include compromised embedded links as well. These links may lead to attack websites where Trojan.Cryptolocker.X is downloaded and executed on the victim's computer. To prevent Trojan.Cryptolocker.X attacks, computer users should take steps to protect their computers from these types of attacks and stay vigilant in order to spot these types of tactics before they happen. When handling email messages from unknown senders or from known senders that may have become compromised, the computer user should be extra attentive.

Recovering Your Files from a Trojan.Cryptolocker.X Attack

If your files have a backup, then the best way to deal with a Trojan.Cryptolocker.X attack is to erase the contents of your hard disk and then reinstall all files from the backup. In some rare cases, it is possible to restore previous versions of files using Shadow Explorer or a similar utility. If the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X infection is caught in time, it may be possible to find some files that escaped encryption. Before taking any steps to restore files, however, all files related to the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X infection should be removed. Otherwise, the attack may continue or, even worse, may spread to other computers on the network. If you have not backed up your files, then it may be impossible to decrypt the encrypted files without access to the decryption key. However, paying the Trojan.Cryptolocker.X ransom does not guarantee that the people responsible for this attack will honor their side of the deal. Because of this, prevention is the best policy.

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