How to remove .BACKUP ransomware

.BACKUP ransomware – high-risk infection encrypting your data

Backup ransomware virus is a malicious program that makes your files useless. This virus is a variant of cyber infection called CryptoMix. The file-encrypting virus adds [32_random_letters_and_digits].BACKUP extension and in this way marks all corrupted documents, images, audio, video and other files. Immediately after encryption, data becomes useless and unrecoverable. After this process, a text file “_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT” is placed on your computer too.

BACKUP ransomware provides short information what victims have to do in the .txt file. According to this document, people who want to restore their files have to send their ID number provided in ransom note to one of the email addresses. The cost of the decryption is unknown, so it is possible that it might differ for each victim. The size of the ransom might increase or decrease based on how quick you contact crooks or the size of the encrypted files.

“Hello!

Attention! All Your data was encrypted!

For specific informartion, please send us an email with Your ID number:

backuppc@tuta.io
backuppc@protonmail.com
backuppc1@protonmail.com
b4ckuppc1@yandex.com
b4ckuppc2@yandex.com
backuppc1@dr.com

Please send email to all email addresses! We will help You as soon as possible!

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE ANY PUBLIC SOFTWARE! IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR DATA FOREVER!

DECRYPT-ID-abad1… number”

Security specialists on Zondervirus.nl^[1] do not recommend contacting these cybercriminals in any way. Do not pay the ransom, often virus developers disappear after the payment and ignore their victims. Use FortectIntego for the virus removal and full system scan. It's better to invest in computer's security than dealing with evil-minded people and putting yourself in the bigger problems.

Moreover, there's still a chance to recover at least some of your files without a decryptor. But you need to remove Backup ransomware first because file restoring can be done only when the system is clean. Once the virus is gone, you can recover files from the external drive with backups or try alternative tools listed at the end of this article.

We do not recommend delaying virus elimination process. Ransomware may have installed numerous malicious files or tools that can damage the computer or open the backdoor. Hence, your PC might become attractive to other dangerous malware^[2]. This makes .BACKUP ransomware removal crucial for the security of the system in the future.

Spam emails contain virus filled attachments

The biggest threat in getting ransomware is opening spam email attachments. These emails can be sent from suspicious email addresses or fake advertisers. Delete emails like these immediately after getting them. This will ensure you that no malware gets on your computer.

Also, these attachments may contain Trojan viruses, which opens up the backdoors for ransomware infections. You need to occasionally check if there are any dubious extensions on your browser and remove them. Using free share networks^[3] for software is also a high-risk thing.

Eliminate .BACKUP ransomware from your computer ASAP

.BACKUP ransomware virus can get on your computer unknowingly, but you need to delete this program as soon as you notice any relating activity. This virus can access your system's settings and modify them. There is a lot of risks.

You need to remove .BACKUP ransomware using certified tools like FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. Before downloading security program, you should reboot the device to Safe Mode with Networking. This helps to disable the virus and make sure that it doesn't block its elimination. You can find the instructions below.

When in Safe Mode, you should run your chosen malware elimination tool a couple of times. In this way, you can be certain that  .BACKUP ransomware removal is complete and any virus-related files are no longer on your device. Then, you can opt for the data recovery procedure.