Badut Clowns ransomware (Free Guide) - Decryption Methods Included

What is Badut Clowns ransomware?

Badut Clowns ransomware is the part of Jigsaw virus family that demands $200 in Bitcoin paid in an hour or your data gets destroyed

Badut Clowns ransomware is the malicious software that encrypts files for the purpose of demanding the payment from the victim. Badut Clowns ransomware is the notorious cryptovirus that shows a pop-up window with ransom demand when files get marked using .badutclowns file extension. This file extension is a new one thrown in the mix of Jigsaw virus versions. The typical ransom amount for this family was $150, but this recent variant demands “at least” $200 from the start and scares victims with a disturbing picture. Also, these cybercriminals require payment in less than 1 hour, that is not a long time. Extortionists also state that there is no other option for encrypted files besides their decryption tool that you need to pay for. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that malicious actors will recover your data, so you shouldn't contact them via provided email roberspatrick@gmx.de.

Previously Jigsaw virus versions were decryptable, but the official Badut Clowns virus decryption tool is not developed yet. To have a better opportunity for file decryption in the future, you should store all malware-related files, encrypted data on the external device, and wait for the program. If you choose to recover files, remember to eliminate the threat completely because ransomware can encrypt other data newly found on the machine. Various malicious files get downloaded on the infected device during all the system alterations, and ransomware is terminated once those are deleted completely.

This Badut Clowns ransomware virus encrypts files and modifies those photos, documents, archives, audio or video files by adding .badutclowns extension on each and every one. Once that is done a program window with a scary message appears on the screen and immediately gets set as the Desktop background.

Criminals state that Badut Clowns ransomware decryption tool is the only solution for your files and redirects you to a Bitcoin payment window. The victim feels more pushed to pay since the ransom note states about total data and hard disk corruption. Also, malware creators state that this virus can be spread on other machines connected to the same network.

However, Badut Clowns ransomware creators may scam you because, after payment, criminals may not provide any details regarding the data recovery. Paying is not recommended by any experts^[2] or researchers. Often, those Bitcoin wallet addresses are not even tracked, and paying is useless.^[3] Badut Clowns virus is the ransomware-type threat that aims to gain money from as many victims as possible. The threat spreads around the world and can target any Windows-based device. Badut Clowns ransomware infection happens behind your back and before the file encryption, so you cannot be sure how much the virus already altered on the machine. This type is known for altering system files, registry entries, and even installing programs or disabling features already running on the machine.

You should react to this infection as soon as possible and remove Badut Clowns ransomware from the machine, instead of following these instructions. The initial pop-up and Desktop background show the following:

Important. I'm Badut Clowns, Welcome to my little game
Perhaps you are busy looking for a way to recover your files, but don't waste your time.
Nobody can recover your files without our decryption service.
I will give you 1 hour from now, to send a sum of $200 via bitcoin

If you ignore this warning, we will lock all your personal data within 2 hours
Not only that, We will destroy your pc harddisk within 2 hours
We have controlled your wifi network and will spread this malware to all connected devices
Now, let's start enjoy our little game together!
Now, let's start and enjoy our little game together!

1 file will be deleted
[View encrypted files]
Please, send at least $200 worth of Bitcoin here:
3Qjb7LK3v7RFgir3XrRsVbK8a22hdicoLV
[I made a payment, now give me back my files!]

However, before Badut Clowns ransomware removal, you may need a few tips. Since the virus is set to disable security tools and programs, delete some files or at least alter them, a process of virus termination becomes more difficult. You can benefit from Safe Mode with Networking before the full system scan using anti-malware tools.

Programs that can detect malware, corrupted files, or the Badut Clowns ransomware directly are the ones that you need to use. Unfortunately, detection success and names depend on each tool and the database the developer uses. Use FortectIntego, or any tool that, according to analysis, can find this malware on the machine.^[4] Badut Clowns ransomware is a threat that shows a pop-up window with a disturbing image and payment demand to scare victims into paying the ransom.

Ransomware is designed to run in the background once it gets loaded on the system from the malicious file

To spread ransomware widely all over the world, virus creators rely on malicious files and scripts loaded on common types of data like .exe, .dll, or even documents and PDFs. Such files are mainly attached to spam emails or illegal files like cracked software, torrent packages, video game cheats, and so on. Even unofficial software download sites and fake updates pushing pop-ups can lead to infiltration of ransomware or trojans set to infect the machine using a secondary script.

To avoid such infiltrations, you should pay attention to processes happening on the machine and files, programs you download. Torrent sites or pirated software and cracks or cheat codes are files that you choose to download, but cannot be sure that the source is legitimate and trustworthy.

However, when you open shady emails received out of nowhere, the files attached or links provided in the email itself shouldn't also be trusted. Microsoft documents, PDFs and JavaScript files or executables can be infected and once you download the file on the machine system gets infected. If you don't know the sender or company that claims to send you Financial details, delete the email immediately without opening files or links. Also, it is possible to scan those files with AV tolls before the download.

You need to rely on terminating Badut Clowns ransomware virus as soon as possible

To remove Badut Clowns ransomware from your personal computer or the system of the business, other networks, you need to stop all processes that this malware runs in the background. All associated files need to be deleted, and alterations changed back to default. There is a need to change settings in the Windows registry too because any of those virus components can affect your system cleaning results.

Badut Clowns ransomware removal can be easier if you reboot the machine in the Safe Mode with Networking before you employ anti-malware program from the automatic process. Manual procedures are not recommended because it is difficult, and inexperienced users can cause more damage.

You should delete Badut Clowns ransomware virus with tools like FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, or Malwarebytes and uninstall all programs, delete all files associated with the notorious infection. You can find a few additional tips below.