How to remove JungleSec ransomware

JungleSec ransomware is a dangerous crypto-virus attacking Linux users

JungleSec — a ransomware virus that encrypts files and demands a ransom of several hundreds dollars. This ransomware is not an ordinary one as the main system targeted by it is Linux. Furthermore, this type of cyber threat can appear because of an unsecured IPMI.^[1] After ransomware^[2] encrypts files, it immediately changes its names to .jungle@anonymousspechcom file extension. As a result, they become totally useless and cannot be opened or used when desired. In exchange for a special key, which is needed to recover locked data, cybercriminals are demanding 0.3 bitcoin. We do NOT recommend paying this ransom as there is a possibility that these people will disappear after the payment is done. This means that you can put yourself at high risk of permanent data and money loss. Nevertheless, JungleSec virus has the ability to create a backdoor and decreasing the computer's safety.

Right after JungleSec ransomware finishes the encryption process, you can spot the ENCRYPTED.md file placed on a desktop or in some folders on your computer. This file is ransom note which it contains various details about the attack. Often, these files contain login instructions and more information on what happened to victim's files or what can happen if he or she fails to pay the ransom. Typically, ransom messages contain: 

• ransom amount;
• ransomware name;
• contact email/s;
• required cryptocurrency;
• time limit;
• instructions for creating a wallet;
• identification key;
• suggestion for a test decrypt.

In this case, the ransom note reads the following:

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JUNGLESEC

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What happen to my data ?
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Your data are encrypted. If you try to bruteforce, change the path, the name or do anything that can alterate a single byte of a file(s) will result to a fail of the recovery process, meaning your file(s) will be loss for good.

How can I retrieve them ?
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– To known the process, you must first send 0.3 bitcoin to the following address : [Link]

– Once the payment made, send your email address to junglesec@anonymousspeech.com, do not forget to mention the IP of server/computer

Will you send the process recovery once payment is made ?
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– We have no interest to not send you the recovery process if payment was made.

– Once the payment is made, you should receive the recovery process to decrypt your data in less 24 hours

By Jungle_Sec

Additionally, we should warn you that JungleSec virus can also try to mutate and start spreading on Windows. In this case, there is a high possibility that it will initiate such malicious actions as modifying the host of the infected machine and changing Windows Registry. As a result, you cannot only be left without your files but can also find serious issues while trying to use your computer properly.

The main reason, why you should remove JungleSec ransomware, is money extortion behavior. Cybercriminals have provided an email address called junglesec@anonymousspeech.com, but we do not recommend contacting these people in any way. Keep in mind that they are criminals and this communication cannot lead to positive results. It is known that virus developers have already been disappearing after the payment is done and people have been left without money and their important files. 

Cybersecurity specialists at Virusi.hr^[3] have also noted that paying the demanded 0.03 BTC and then installing the “recommended” decrypter cannot guarantee the safeness of your computer. You should focus on the elimination of this virus first and only then start trying different decrypters to recover your files. For a proper JungleSec removal, we highly recommend using anti-malware tools like FortectIntego. Running a full system scan can be helpful if this ransomware got additional files planted on your computer. Additionally, jump to our Data recovery section.

Furthermore, some reports that were recently released, claimed that JungleSec ransomware has attacked some victims which admitted that the infiltration happened due to an unprotected IPMI server.^[4] Moreover, researchers have discovered that the crooks use this type of command to encrypt data:

/usr/local/bin/ccrypt -e -f -S junglesec@anonymousspeechcom -s -r -l /var/lib

Once this line is typed, the crooks only have to enter a specific password which allows them to encrypt documents that are stored on the infected PC. After the encryption, the .ENCRYPTED.md ransom note pops-out and urges for money in order to receive the decryption tool. However, crooks often scam the victims of JungleSec ransomware, so better note that securing your IPMI is necessary, what you have to do is change the default password and make it accessible for the admin only.

Insecure emails and virus-filled attachments can be harmful

If you do not pay enough attention while browsing online, you can easily download cyber infections and other malicious programs toy our computer. Keep in mind that the main way used to spread malware is spam. Malicious email attachments can contain safe-looking attachments that are filled with macro viruses^[5] and similar files that are used to download ransomware to the system. These malicious attachments can look like Pdf, Word or Excel files and give no suspicion to you. Nevertheless, once they get into the system, these files secretly download malware and set it according to preferences. 

To prevent ransomware infiltration, keep in mind that you carefully double check every attachment you find in the email. no matter how safe it looks. Besides, always pay attention to sender's address, letter's body, and similar information. Finally, make sure you clean your spam box occasionally and delete those suspicious emails without opening.

Specialists: JungleSec ransomware elimination requires professional help 

JungleSec ransomware is known to target Linux OS, but there is no guarantee that the virus won't be modified and designed to affect Windows. In this case, we can recommend you to use the recovery instructions that are provided right below this post.

Nevertheless, you need to remove JungleSec ransomware first, without leaving its leftover files on your computer. For that, you should rely on certified tools and programs in the first place instead of trying to perform the elimination yourself. You can delete this ransomware and all the related pieces with such tools as FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes that will scan the whole system to check if there are no additional viruses hiding inside the system. 

JungleSec ransomware removal is a difficult and time-consuming process, so you should not perform the elimination manually, especially if you are not an advanced computer user. Keep in mind that if you plug in an external drive or similar device to your computer while the ransomware is there on your computer, you can damage files that are saved on it permanently.