How to remove Bl4ack ransomware

Bl4ack ransomware – cryptovirus that doesn't append any extensions to locked files

Bl4ack ransomware is a computer virus that encrypts victim's personal files but unlike typical ransomware, doesn't append any extensions to the locked files. Such viruses are distributed with email spam, software cracking tools, malicious websites, etc. Usually, most ransomware receives their names from the appendixes they append to filenames, for instance, Zimba, Lola, Jdyi, this culprit received its name from the contact ID that is left in its ransom note – bl4ack#1337.

Typical ransom notes consist of threats, instructions, explanations, that's not the case with Bl4ack ransomware virus. When it finished encrypting files, a pop-up window jumps out of nowhere, informing the victims that all personal files, such as documents, pictures, music, etc, have been encrypted and that the only way to retrieve access to those files is by getting a decryption key from the cybercriminals.

Users are urged to contact the criminals via instant messaging app Discord^[1] with their given ID – bl4ack#1337. No info on used algorithms, no ransom amount, or preferred payment method specifications. At the bottom of the pop-up window is a timer running down. We can only speculate what it's meant for and what happens when the time runs out, maybe the files will be deleted, maybe the price will rise, maybe the files will unlock themselves, who knows. Bl4ack file virus creators cannot be trusted, but do not panic.

Contacting the developers of Bl4ack ransomware and paying for the decryption key might seem like the easiest out of this unpleasant situation, but it's the worst thing that an owner of an infected device could do. The FBI warns the victims not to comply with the criminals' demands as that only motivates them to increase the volume of their attacks, and furthermore, ransom payments finance their whole operation, so the cybercriminals can develop more complex ransomware.

We advise using SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes apps to perform a full scan and automatically remove Bl4ack ransomware from your infected computers immediately. The longer any malware stays in a device the more harm it could do. Anti-malware software must be updated regularly so it could detect the latest threats.

According to VirusTotal.com,^[2] 51 out of 72 anti-virus engines caught Bl4ack ransomware. This one more shows the importance of reliable anti-malware software to protect its users from threats lurking online. Possible detection results for this ransomware:

• Trojan.Encoder.33009
• Gen: Heur.Ransom.RTH.1
• A Variant Of MSIL / Filecoder.ACE 
• Ransom: MSIL / WPlague.DB! MTB
• Ransom.Agent! 1.CE87 (CLASSIC)
• Ransom.HiddenTear! G1
• Ransom_WPlague.R002C0CKA20

Ransomware is known for corrupting system files and making changes in system settings to help it with its mission. These changes might lead to various computer issues, such as crashing, severe lag, etc. After Bl4ack ransomware removal, we recommend using the FortectIntego app to undo all these alterations with a push of a button.

A short message from the cybercriminals in the Bl4ack ransomware pop-up window:

Whoops… All your documents, videos, pictures, music and others have been ENCRYPED!

– And now?

Now you need to contact bl4ack#1337 on the discord asking for the decrypt key

– is there another way for me to recover my files?

No. only with our key we can recover your files

DECRYPT FILES

REAMING TIME:

Spam emails – one of the main techniques of ransomware distribution

We've all received spam emails in our lifetimes. Email service providers even have a separate folder for that trash. But cybercriminals are a creative bunch and sometimes the email security systems overlook some of these emails and let them through. No matter if their in your spam folder or in your inbox, spam mail should never be opened. 

Most malware is hidden either in the infected attachments or in hyperlinks. Don't download any attachments without scanning them first with reliable anti-virus software. Hyperlinks might redirect you to a malicious site where your computer will automatically download a virus payload file. So refrain from clicking on any links unless you're 100% sure it's to a secure site.

Some of the spam emails might even seem like legitimate letters from your bank or shipping company. Keep in mind that companies don't usually send out emails with hyperlinks urging you to push them, access your accounts, and so on. Look carefully, maybe there are some grammatical mistakes or some other visible irregularities.

Guidelines for Bl4ack ransomware virus removal

All ransomware should be eliminated as soon as it's either caught by anti-malware software or at the first sight of a ransom note. There are various types of malware but none of it is a welcomed guest on any computer system. To remove Bl4ack ransomware and all its allocated files from an infected device, we suggest using time-tested reliable anti-malware apps like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.

Regrettably, Bl4ack ransomware removal won't decrypt your files. There's no public decryption key available at the moment. If you didn't have backups, export all personal files to an offline storage, like a USB or any other of this type, and come back to check on us as we update our subscribers with all the latest news.

If you had backups, then the whole process is a bit easier. Before restoring your data, experts^[3] highly recommend using the FortectIntego application to repair any damage that the virus might have done to system core files and settings.