Threat Database Ransomware VMola Ransomware

VMola Ransomware

By GoldSparrow in Ransomware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 10,303
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,365
First Seen: May 24, 2017
Last Seen: September 7, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The VMola Ransomware is a ransomware Trojan. The VMola Ransomware is designed to encrypt the victims' files and then demand the payment of a ransom. The VMola Ransomware uses a strong encryption method that guarantees that the victims' files will not be recoverable. The VMola Ransomware takes the victims' files hostage until the ransom is paid. However, taking preventive measures, it is possible to limit the extent of the damage in case of a VMola Ransomware attack.

The Short and Precise Message Displayed by the VMola Ransomware

Victims of the VMola Ransomware attack will know they have been infected because the VMola Ransomware will display a ransom note on the infected computer, demanding the payment of 0.1 BitCoin (approximately $220 USD at the current exchange rate) and providing a contact address. The VMola Ransomware marks the files encrypted in its attack by adding a new file extension to the affected files, such as '(Encrypted_By_VMola.com).' The victims of the VMola Ransomware infection will face the following short ransom note, contained in a file dropped on the infected computer's desktop:

'!YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!
To decrypt your files send 0.1 BTC to 3HuREAXxTzx9XnmTKz1xi7RPycjsQc7NN9
and add your email as note.'

The most common way in which the VMola Ransomware and similar threats are distributed is by attaching them to spam email messages. When the corrupted email attachment is downloaded and opened, it will execute compromised scripts that download and install the VMola Ransomware on the victim's computer.

How the VMola Ransomware Attack is Carried Out

Threats like the VMola Ransomware are becoming common increasingly. However, PC security researchers strongly advise against paying the ransom amount these threat infections demand. There is no guarantee that con artists will keep their word by delivering the decryption key and, even if they do, paying these ransoms allows con artists to continue financing their activities, further developing the VMola Ransomware and creating new ransomware Trojans.

As soon as the VMola Ransomware enters a computer it will begin encrypting the victim's files using a strong encryption method. Although the VMola Ransomware will target a wide variety of file types, the following extensions have been, for sure, associated with the VMola Ransomware attack:

.doc, .docx, .txt, .xml, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .cdr, .mp3, .avi, .mp4, .mpg, .wmv.

As stated above, the VMola Ransomware will add a new string or file extension to the affected files. Another example of this occurrence observed by PC security researchers is the string '(!! to get password email id to VMola !!),' which is added to the affected files' names. Computer users should refrain from following the VMola Ransomware's instructions or contacting the con artists via email. This can lead to re-infection or further hoaxes in some cases.

Dealing with Threats Like the VMola Ransomware

Encryption ransomware Trojans like the VMola Ransomware are becoming quite common, and it has now become necessary to take precautions. Although having a reliable anti-malware program that is fully up-to-date is a crucial part of protecting your computer, which alone is not enough to protect your data from the VMola Ransomware and similar threats. The reason is that, in these cases, even after the threat is removed, the affected files will remain inaccessible. Therefore, taking steps to safeguard the integrity of your files as well is mandatory. The best way to do this is to have file backups on an external memory device or the cloud. Having backup copies of all files can help computer users recover quickly from a VMola Ransomware attack without having to pay the ransom amount or deal with the con artists in any way. Furthermore, file backups can remove any leverage or power the con artists gain from these attacks and are enough to nullify these threat infections strategy.

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