How to remove Ransomnix ransomware virus

Ransomnix is a ransomware that is currently targeting websites

Ransomnix is a ransomwre-type virus, though it definitely stands out from the crowd. Initially detected in 2017, it has updated at the end of April 2018, and is actively encrypting websites and website-related files to get 0.2 BTC ransom in exchange of a decryptor. As soon as it enters a PC, it affects servers and Internet sites using RSA-2048^[1] cryptography. Crypto-malware appends .Crypt file extension to targeted data and displays a ransom note on the website.

In the ransom note, Ransomnix ransomware informs that users have to transfer 1 Bitcoin^[2] to the provided Wallet address. Currently, this sum of money equals to about $2800. The ransom is huge. However, criminals claim that the payment will increase every single day until it is deleted after one week.

However, instead of rushing to pay the money, you should focus on Ransomnix removal. No one can assure that cyber criminals have working decryption tool or keep their promise. It’s not a legal deal. So, if they took your money and disappear, it’s only your responsibility.

The ransom note also includes one request. If a user decides to contact criminals, they have to do it in English only. For those who do not know the language, hackers offer to use Google Translate services. It might sound rude, but you cannot expect anything else from criminals.

However, it seems that Ransomnix virus mostly aims at English-speaking computer users. Thus, the US, the UK,^[3] Australia and other Windows users whom default computer’s language is English are in the ransomware’s target field.

Website owners usually backup files, so ransomware attack should not cause serious problems. All the necessary data should be safely stored somewhere else. Therefore, once you find this threatening letter, you should just remove Ransomnix and recover your data from the web. Reputable security programs, such as FortectIntego or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner helps to get rid of the malware.

The new variant might be related to infamous Jigsaw

After some period of silence, Ransomix ransomware has evolved. This time, it either camouflages the infamous Jigsaw or has been adopted by the unknown Jigsaw hackers' team. The latest version does not target the most popular files times as normal ransomware virus does. It aims at servers and websites. 

It is being distributed via xxxx: //themerchantadventurer.com and xxxx: //themerchantadventurer.com/model-policy – hacked sites, and the original site https://web.archive.org/web/20161017012107/http://themerchantadventurer.com/. 

The Jigsaw Ransomix  virus encrypts the website and demands the victim to pay a ransom, which ranges from 0.2 to 1 BTC. Before payment transaction, the victim should contact to add1ct@yahoo.com email address and then transfer the indicated number of Bitcoins to 1pYUK7efvf3PYALJ1dGFq4FZU6FrdQ5E8 wallet.^[4] The Ransomix lock screen says:

JIGSAW RANSOMNIX 2018
I WANT TO PLAY A GAME!
Now Pay 0.2 BTC
OR
Payment will increase by
0.1
BTC each day after
00:00:00
Your Key Will Be Deleted
Your Bill till now 2.4000000000000004 BTC
Dear manager, on
Fri Apr 06 2018 02:08:34 GMT+0100 (GMT Summer Time)
your database server has been locked, your databases files are encrypted
and you have unfortunately “lost” all your data, Encryption was produced using
unique public key RSA-2048 generated for this server.
To decrypt files you need to obtain the private key.
All encrypted files ends with .Crypt
Your reference number: 4027
To obtain the program for this server, which will decrypt all files,
you need to pay 0.2 bitcoin on our bitcoin address 1VirusnmipsYSA5jMv8NKstL8FkVjNB9o (today 1 bitcoin was around 15000 $).
After payment send us your number on our mail crypter@cyberservices.com and we will send you decryption tool (you need only run it and all files will be decrypted during a few hours depending on your content size).
Before payment you can send us one small file (100..500 kilobytes) and we will decrypt it!
It's your guarantee that we have decryption tool. (use your reference number as a subject to your message)
We don't know who are you, All what we need is some money.
Don't panic if we don't answer you during 24 hours. It means that we didn't received your letter and write us again.
You can use one of that bitcoin exchangers for transfering bitcoin.
https://localbitcoins.com
https://www.kraken.com
You dont need install bitcoin programs – you need only use one of this exchangers or other exchanger that you can find in www.google.com for your country.
Please use english language in your letters. If you don't speak english then use https://translate.google.com to translate your letter on english language.
You do not have enough time to think each day payment will increase by
0.1 BTC and after one week your privite key will be deleted and your files will be locked for ever.

People use cryptocurrency for bad choices,
 but today you will have to use it to pay for your files!
 It's your choice!

Affecting computer has never been so easy

There numerous ways how ransomware spreads and causes problems to people. Malicious payload mostly spreads via:

• infected spam email attachments,
• exploit kits,
• obfuscated plugins, programs, updates and other software,
• fake ads;
• infected websites.

Social engineering helps to trick users into installing malware themselves. It might be presented as an important document attached in the email, crucial update or useful WordPress plugin. Therefore, you should be careful when installing various components and make sure that you are not downloading dangerous entries.

Ransomnix removal from the system

Ransomnix removal must be performed using reputable security software. We recommend cleaning the system using one of these tools: FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. These tools help to terminate all malicious components and stop hazardous processes.

Attempts to remove Ransomnix or other file-encrypting viruses manually, usually leads to failure. What is worse, you can cause more damage to the system or database servers. That’s why you have to rely on professional antivirus or malware removal tools.