How to remove Whatafuck ransomware virus

Whatafuck malware hackers mock their victims again

Whatafuck virus is not the name of a joke but rather of a quite troublesome ransomware. When it corrupts PCs, the virtual threat encrypts the data and attaches distinctive file extensions – +++helppppppp@meta.ua. It does not launch its specific GUI. Instead, the virus opens its WHATAFUCK.txt file where it indicates scarce information about further steps. It only mentions email address – helppppppp@meta.ua. Victims are supposed to contact the perpetrators for further instructions. Needless to say that it is not recommended to comply with the instructions but rather choose an alternative route and remove Whatafuck virus. For that purpose, you may use FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.

Interestingly, this malware functions slightly differently than other threats. The majority of ransomware threats tend to target users via spam emails, however, in this case, the virus seems to occupy users via weak Remote Desktop Protocols. Though there are not many such threats, their number is gradually increasing.^[1] Though this method is less popular than spam messages, it grants more flexibility. It does not require users ‘ intervention. While spam emails containing ransomware might be ignored or terminated without extracting the corrupted attachments, in this case, users may not suspect that they risk being infected by Whatafuck malware. Though the malware does not seem to possess quite elaborate structure, the problem is that the virus may reside on the system for quite some time. Only when users spot their files being encrypted and inaccessible, the malware comes into the surface. Within that time, it may inflict more damage or collect technical information about your computer and send it to a remote server. Therefore, time is of crucial importance when dealing with ransomware. Right when you notice the ransom note on the desktop, proceed to Whatafuck removal.

Ways to transmit the malware

Whatafuck hijack takes place during remote desktop sessions. The key problem arises whether targetted users’ RDP protocols are well protected. In other words, it is the same as with routers or other iOT devices. If their passwords are weak and easily guessable, they are exposed malware which may corrupt the entire network. In this case, if your protocols are poorly protected, there are high chances that you similar RDP ransomware may take a liking of your system.^[2] In order to lower such risk, make sure you make up elaborate passwords. In addition, updated software also lowers the risk of cyber assault.

Eliminate Whatafuck ransomware effectively

Previously mentioned tools may come in handy in performing Whatafuck removal as well. Note that anti-malware applications do not decrypt files. In order to do that you may use alternative applications. At the moment, the malware is still under investigation. If it turns out to be related to HiddenTear virus, then there are chances that it might be decrypted using universal free decrypter designed for decrypting files locked by the viruses of this family. Below you will find guidelines which instruct how to reboot the computer into Safe Mode in case you cannot remove Whatafuck from the first attempt.