Hi. I don’t know why but all my files have been replaced with some kind of modified copies that hold .crjoker extension after the filename. What does that mean?
.CRJOKER FILE EXTENSION PROBLEM
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We are sad to inform you that it means you have been attacked by CryptoJoker ransomware, which is not funny at all. It is a deadly file-destroying virus. This virus encrypts personal files and then demands the victim to pay a ransom in order to get the files back, but security vendors claim that cyber criminals often tend to deceive victim's, and there is no guarantee that they are going to help you to retrieve the lost files. We suggest reading a full and detailed report on CryptoJoker virus here: What does CryptoJoker malware do on the infected computer and how to deal with this virus?
This article includes CryptoJoker removal instructions and also tips how to prevent being infected with it. Sadly, it is very hard to retrieve the encrypted files unless you have a backup copy of them.