SUKA ransomware (Virus Removal Guide) - Recovery Instructions Included

What is SUKA ransomware?

SUKA ransomware – a file-locking parasite that drops FILES ENCRYPTED.txt ransom notes following a successful victim data encryption

SUKA ransomware is the version of the Dharma ransomware family.

SUKA ransomware is a cryptovirus that locks every file on the victim's computer (pics, documents, archives, and so on) except for the system files, and then demands a ransom for a decryption tool that would decrypt the files, allegedly. This file-locking virus derives from the Dharma ransomware family that's been active since 2016.

As soon as .SUKA file virus lands on a computer, it starts the encryption process immediately. All personal user files are renamed during this process, appending a complex three-part extension (see the details in the table below), just like its previous versions like ZIN, Fireee, and others. All cryptoviruses of this family use a military-based AES^[1] coding algorithm.

Right after the encryption is completed, two types of ransom notes are created. A pop-up window and text files, named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt, which are dropped in every folder that contained personal data. As with all cryptoviruses from the Dharma family, both of the ransom notes of SUKA ransomware virus are short and uninformative.

Ransom notes from Dharma family ransomware differ very slightly. The text file ransom notes from SUKA ransomware mainly contain only two emails of the cybercriminals – kjingx@tuta.io and kjingx@protonmail.ch. The pop-up message is a bit more instructive (you can see both ransom note messages below this paragraph).

The pop-up window ransom note starts with an explanation that all files are encrypted, but access to them can be restored. Then the same two emails are provided to contact the criminals and find out further instructions. Developers of SUKA ransomware also include the appointed unique user ID.

Afterward, the cybercriminals are intimidating the victims not to rename the encrypted files or try and decode them with any third-party tools as that may lead to permanent data loss. And that's it, creators of the .suka file virus don't disclose the ransom amount or preferred payment method.

Like the makers of Weui, cybercriminals like to establish some fake trust with their victims and ofter are offering free decryption as a guarantee that they possess the necessary decryption tools. That's not the case with the SUKA ransomware, as no such guarantee is provided.

Victims should never consider paying the ransom and should remove SUKA ransomware immediately after detection or first sight of the ransom notes. Professional anti-malware software like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes should be used to delete such viruses and prevent computers from cyber attacks in the future.

SUKA ransomware - a virus that locks files with a lengthy appendix.

After SUKA ransomware removal, a system health check is a must. We recommend using a powerful FortectIntego system tune-up tool to perform a full system scan and fix any registry or other system settings issues that the virus might have caused while it was on your device.

The message extracted from the ransom pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED
Don't worry,you can return all your files!
If you want to restore them, follow this link:email kjingx@tuta.io YOUR ID –
If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:kjingx@protonmail.ch
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

A short message from the creators of SUKA ransomware in the text files (FILES ENCRYPTED.txt):

all your data has been locked us
You want to return?
write email kjingx@tuta.io or kjingx@protonmail.ch

SUKA ransomware - a virus that demands cryptocurrency payments.

Some simple steps to greatly improve your cybersecurity level

Since the beginning of computer viruses,^[2] they have evolved into a severe threat to everyday computer users. Malware is hidden everywhere throughout the world wide web, just waiting for unaware guests to click on it. But we're here to help, so stick to these simple steps, and you could evade cyberattacks:

1. Always keep your operating system up-to-date. It doesn't matter if it's Windows or Mac devices. Please install the latest updates as soon as they are available.
2. Purchase a trustworthy anti-malware app to safeguard your passageways. Perform regular system scans, update its virus database frequently.
3. Use a system tune-up tool to get rid of any tracking cookies, and scan the system regularly to ensure every setting is as it should be.
4. Keep backups of your sensitive data on at least two separate devices/locations.
5. Don't visit high-risk websites, including torrent sites.
6. Refrain from opening any suspicious emails. Please don't open any hyperlinks in them or download any of their attachments.

Guide for deletion of SUKA ransomware virus from an affected device

Trusting the creators of SUKA file virus and forwarding them money is the worse thing that any victim of a cyber attack can do. This payoff motivates the cybercriminals to increase their attacks and search for more sophisticated techniques to infect everyday computer users' devices.

Remove SUKA ransomware immediately after the first sight of ransom notes. The longer it stays in your computer system, the more damage it could do. We advise removing it with SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes apps. These programs are trustworthy and watch your backs in the future.

When users are done with SUKA ransomware removal, experts^[3] recommend performing a full system scan with a system clean up software like the FortectIntego app to find and fix any modifications the virus might have done to system core files and system settings.