How menacing is Revenge ransomware?
Revenge virus might give an intimidating impression. While some of the ransomware threats[1] are only terrifying in their veneer, others pose a serious threat[2]. Regarding its technical capabilities, the malware is really a troublesome virtual threat. It spreads as a trojan via RIG exploit kit. When it enters a device, the virus encrypts personal data with AES-256. It seems that the owners aim at certain countries: the ransom message is presented in English, Italian, Polish, German, and Korean. Most likely the developers are the same racketeers which have released dozens of ransomware infections in 2016. Their distinctive mark is @india.com email domain. Even if they are not so destructive as Locky or Cerber, their activity in the market raises concern. If suspect that this ransomware has settled on the computer as well, remove Revenge virus.
The success of ransomware has attracted dozens of new hackers to the business. Interestingly, that the idea of earning money even urges to steal the source codes from other gearheads[3].
All of your files were encrypted using REVENGE ransomware.
The action required to retrieve the files.
Your files are not lost, they can be returned to their normal state by decoding them.
The only way to do this is to get the software and your personal decryption key.
Using any other software that claims to be able to recover your files will result in corrupted or destroyed files.
You can purchase the software and the decryption key by sending us an email with your ID.
And we send instructions for payment .
After payment, you receive the software to return all files.
For proof, we can decrypt one file for free. Attach it to an e-mail.
The developers seem to hold grudge against someone or something as they set the threat to delete shadow volume copies. Needless to say that this action leaves fewer chances for data recovery. Some virus researchers suspect it to be the developed version of CryptoShield which deviated from CryptoMix. “C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\WMIC.exe” process call create “%UserProfile%\a1x[r65r.exe” and CryptoShield.exe serve for the Revenge hijack. This malware also takes some features from this year’s celebrity – Sage ransomware[4]. During the infection, Revenge malware also triggers a fake UAC message which asks you to execute the mentioned executable files. The felons have also counterfeited Windows Defender messages informing victims about the inability to update virus and spyware definitions. During the infection, you might notice a deteriorated PC performance. The ransomware leaves its mark and appends .revenge file extension to the affected data. Let us warn you not to download Revenge Decrypter offered by the crooks. In the # !!!HELP_FILE!!! #.txt ransom message, the cyber villains try to earn your trust by offering free decryption of one file, but the outcomes might become far from unpleasant. Even if the purchased software restores the files, it might make your PC more vulnerable to ransomware infections in the future. They urge you to contact them via these given email addresses: restoring_sup@india.com, restoring_sup@computer4u.com, restoring_reserve@india.com, rev00@india.com, revenge00@witeme.com, and rev_reserv@india.com.
Is there a way to avoid this virtual infection?
The news broke about Revenge ransomware, when IT experts spotted its trojans:
Trojan.Ransom.REVENGE, Win32:Malware-gen, Ransom_CRYPAURA.RVGA, and Win32/Filecoder.HydraCrypt.G. Latest discovery reveals that RIG exploit kit[5] has joined the distribution campaign of this CryptoShield variation. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to update your anti-virus and others security programs. If you have been infected with this menace, do not give into distress and proceed to Revenge removal. Pay attention to the received spam messages as well. If they pretend to be sent from the official institutions and contain invoice or any other seemingly important attachment, do not rush to open it. Instead, delete the entire email.
Start Revenge crypto-malware removal process
If you deal with the ransomware for the first time, entrust the elimination to an anti-spyware application. For that purpose, you can use FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. Due to an elaborate structure of this infection, it might shut down either of these tools or your anti-virus program. If that happens, use the below-shown instructions to proceed with Revenge removal. You will also need to opt for the alternative data recovery solutions. Our bonus recovery instructions might be of use to you. You can also interfere with Revenge ransomware execution process by ending all tasks in the Task Manager. Launch it with SHIFT+CTRL+ESC. Locate cryptoshoeld.exe or similar tasls, right-click on them and choose “End Task”.
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