CCC ransomware (Virus Removal Guide) - Recovery Instructions Included

What is CCC ransomware?

CCC ransomware – a new cryptovirus offspring of the GlobeImposter family

CCC ransomware is a data-locking computer virus that stems from GlobeImposter malware strain

CCC ransomware is a cryptovirus that locks all personal files until a ransom to the cybercriminals is paid. This particular file-locking parasite derives from the GlobeImposter ransomware family. Immediately after gaining access to a targeted computer system, this cryptovirus encrypts all its non-system files (documents, archives, audio/video files, pictures, etc.) and appends all of them with a .CCC extension. Now all victims' personal files would appear as, e.g., instead of a.pdf – a.pdf.CCC.

As soon as the CCC ransomware is done encrypting files, a ransom note is created in all contaminated folders. Within these messages, named Decryption INFO.html, developers of the virus urge the victims not to use any third-party decryption tools or try and rename the encrypted files, as that might lead to permanent data loss. As well as other ransomware, like Sext and Adobe, the cybercriminals are offering to send them one locked file via email (chinarecoverycompany@cock.li or chinarecoverycompany@airmail.cc) for free decryption, thus demonstrating that they really do have the means for decryption. A unique assigned user ID should be sent along with the test file. As in most ransomware demands, the perpetrators will most likely ask for the ransom to be paid in cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Contacting the cybercriminals and meeting their demands is highly inadvisable. There are numerous cases where the victims were scammed further after paying the ransom. Instead of sending the promised decryption tool/key, the perpetrators might send additional malware^[1] or ask for more money.

Experts^[2] advise to remove CCC ransomware with reliable anti-virus (AV) tools^[3] like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes. These AV engines will automatically detect the virus and all its allocations and delete them.

Albeit CCC ransomware removal is necessary, but it won't unlock your encrypted files. After using the FortectIntego tool to get the health of your system back to normal, restore your files from backups. Always keep backups on at least two separate devices, e.g., cloud, USB drives.

Whole message from the creators of CCC ransomware, presented in the Decryption INFO.html:

PERSONAL ID

ENGLISH
ALL YOUR FILES AND IMPORTANT DATA ARE ENCRYPTED!

To recover data you need decryptor.
To get the decryptor you should:
Send 1 test image or text file chinarecoverycompany@cock.li or chinarecoverycompany@airmail.cc.
In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).

We will give you the decrypted file and assign the price for decryption all files
After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt and after payment you will receive a decryptor and instructions We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.
Attention!

Only chinarecoverycompany@cock.li or chinarecoverycompany@airmail.cc can decrypt your files
Do not trust anyone chinarecoverycompany@cock.li or chinarecoverycompany@airmail.cc
Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user's unique encryption key

CCC ransomware is a computer infection that locks all personal files and demands ransom in exchange for a decryption tool

Ways to evade cybercriminals and their creations

Computer users should be aware of massive amounts of malware spread around on the internet. From adware to trojan horses, the world wide web is full of malicious misdealings. Malware can be camouflaged as, e.g., your desired game crack (illegal activation tool), a pirated program, hosted on torrent sites, or it might be hidden in spam emails as hyperlinks leading to malicious sites; also the infected email attachments. We're here to help, so sticking to a few of bellow listed rules will increase your system security:

• Install, constantly update, and regularly scan your computers with a reliable anti-malware software.
• Always keep backups of sensitive information in at least two separate locations, e.g., remote servers, cloud storage, removable storage devices.
• Don't visit or use torrent sites, like The Pirate Bay or 1337x.
• Don't open emails sent from unknown senders, don't open suspiciously looking hyperlinks, don't open any email attachments without scanning them first with proper AV engines.

Remove CCC ransomware immediately after detection

As mentioned before, the removal of this cryptovirus is the highest priority thing a user should focus on. This process could be challenging and time-consuming, so trust professionals to do the complicated work. To remove CCC ransomware automatically, users should use a time-proven antimalware software like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes. Keeping this software up to date could save you from a massive headache.

Many security programs could detect and eliminate the malicious installer before CCC virus manages to encrypt files

However, CCC ransomware removal is just the first step to getting your computer's health back to the pre-contamination phase. Cryptoviruses from the GlobeImposter ransomware family are known to altercate infected computers' system files and settings to help them complete their purpose. That could lead to abnormal devices' performance. To undo all the damage, use the FortectIntego system tune-up tool.