How to remove Bam! ransomware virus

Bam! ransomware virus: everything you need to know about recent crypto-malware

Bam! ransomware is a new file-encrypting virus that aims at Windows OS users. Just like the name of the virus suggests, it appends .bam! file extension to each of the encrypted document, audio, video or image file. Once it’s done, crypto-malware changes computer’s desktop to a ransom note.

The scary new desktop informs about encrypted computer and files. Victims have 24 hours to contact cyber criminals and obtain the decryption key. Otherwise corrupted files will be lost forever. Crooks provide two email addresses:

• abc@xyz.com,
• acc@xyz.com.

However contacting them is a bad idea. Authors of Bam! claim that data is encrypted using a “special crypto-code” that prevents from using third-party tools from recovering them. Only they offered software, and unique private decryption key can do the magic. However, it might be lies.

No one knows if the Bam! virus is actually decryptable. Crooks may not have working decryption software and might be willing just to take your money. There’s no doubt that cyber criminals will demand to transfer some Bitcoins in order to get back access to the files. However, it might be just a waste of money and sponsorship for further cyber crimes.

We highly recommend staying calm and focusing on Bam! removal. Although it won’t help to recover your files, it will clean the system from malicious files. We are talking about brand new malware, so security experts might create a free and safe decryption software soon. Meanwhile, you should take care of your computer.

This crypto-malware makes various changes to the system and might install malicious files to complete numerous hazardous tasks. Thus, the computer becomes vulnerable and works poorly. Thus, after ransomware attack, you can forget about safe and smooth work with the computer.

The only safe way to remove Bam! ransomware from the computer is employing professional security software. We recommend for our users to rely on FortectIntego or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner. Of course, if you prefer, you can choose another antivirus too. However, if you cannot run security software, you should check instructions at the end of the article.

The main facts about ransomware distribution

This recently discovered malware seems to be employing traditional ransomware distribution techniques, such as:

• malicious spam email attachments,
• malvertising,^[1]
• bogus software updates or downloads,
• illegal downloads,
• exploit kits.^[2]

As you can see, there are numerous ways how crypto-virus might attack your computer. However, if it hasn’t taken your files yet or you want to avoid other attacks in the future, you should follow these tips:

• Do not open suspicious email attachments that urge to check particular information provided in the attachment. Even if it sent from official organization or company, it might be a scam.
  Do not click eye-catchy and too-good-to-be-true ads. They might redirect to malicious sites or download malware immediately. Keep in mind that malware-laden ads might be placed on popular sites as well.
• Do not download software, movies or movies from illegal sources. Usually, these files include malicious components.
• Keep your programs and operating system updated because malware might use security vulnerabilities to enter the system.

According to our colleagues from LesVirus,^[3] installation of professional security software also helps to avoid file-encrypting viruses. However, you have to act smart on the web too.

Termination steps of the Bam! virus

Bam! removal requires employing professional antivirus or anti-malware software. We recommend using FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. These tools are capable of detecting all recent cyber threats and delete them from the system without causing damage.

We know that users are often interested in manual ransomware elimination options. However, we do not recommend locating and deleting malicious files on your own. Ransomware may affect numerous legitimate processes, so you might damage the system.

Below you will find instructions that will help to install, update or run security software and remove Bam! manually. Once you’re done, you can recover your files from backups or try alternative recovery methods presented below.