How to remove XUY ransomware

XUY ransomware is a cryptovirus that claims all of your files would be shared on the internet if you do not pay

XUY ransomware is a cyber threat that locks most of the stored data and demands a ransom in Bitcoin worth of 400€. Ransomware starts modifying the system immediately after infiltration and then activates the encryption module that is designed to locate all targeted files on the device and encode them using encryption algorithm. There is no information about the exact encryption method, but when this process is done, locked-data becomes useless because the original code is changed. Ransomware can affect anything from photos, videos to music, documents or archives, and databases.^[1] When the process is complete XUY ransomware virus drops a ransom note on the screen, and the message informs about the attack stating that the only solution for your encrypted data is to pay 400€ in Bitcoin and hope that they would get back to you via email with the decryption key. However, you shouldn't contact them via provided luxenburg@cock.lu email address because it may lead to permanent data or money loss.

XUY ransomware virus compromises your computer by adding files on the system and corrupting already existing ones. However, the payload file is not the only malicious addition. You may locate these files in:

• %Roaming%
• %AppData%
• %Local%
• %Temp%
• %Windows%. 

Ransomware can write these files directly on the system, add new registry keys or alter existing ones and corrupt various other parts of the system to keep the XUY ransomware on the system and more persistent. This cyber threat infiltrates the targeted device and then starts these modifications. The file-locking process is not the first thing cryptovirus is set to perform. However, encryption is a reasonably quick process.^[2]

When your data becomes useless and encoded files get marked with a .xuy file extension, XUY ransomware generates the ransom note file and places the ransom demanding message on the system. When the window is displayed on the screen the victims see the following:

YOUR PC XUY BALLS xD
“Works for XUY”
Your personal files were encrypted.
You have 12 hours to decrypt the files.
For the interpretation of it came bitcoins for 400€ at this address: 12ZhVHBfxdwsstomsT6mzz18jTKN7uTc2r
Send evidence photos to the address luxenburg@cock.lu
Then we will send you the recovery tool via email!
If there is no payment, all data will be merged into The Internet.
Any attempt to decrypt files will damage your files.
NOTICE. Even if you fix the MBR, your PC is dead.
The whole registry is fucked and your files are infected.

In the ransom note, XUY ransomware developers state that the only solution for the victim is paying the ransom and doing so in less than 12 hours. But other security experts^[3] and we do not recommend paying these criminals. The best solution, in this case, is virus termination and file recovery using backed up data. Unfortunately, not everyone has their files saved on cloud services in copies in the external device.

You need to employ a good antivirus program and perform automatic XUY ransomware removal. Using tools like anti-malware programs can improve the overall performance of your computer when removing malware at the same time.

Make sure that you use a reliable program to remove XUY ransomware, so there is no risk of getting additional cyber intruders or questionable results. When your system is clear, double-check for virus damage using PC repair tools like FortectIntego, and then you can plug in your external device or restore files using data recovery software.

The malicious infection is triggered by executable file from spam email attachment

The main file that is responsible for the ransomware attack is a malicious executable that gets dropped on the system via an infected email attachment. Distribution method used to spread ransomware and similar malware is spam email campaigns when email includes malicious file as an attachment.

Massive spam email campaigns targeting users worldwide and a hacker can easily obtain a large number of victims' addresses. Usually, these emails pose as sent from representatives of companies, services and containing financial information. However, PayPal, DHL, FedEx or Amazon are not sending receipts to people that are not using their services. 

These emails often aim to trick you to open the file attachment, download it on the system or open a link provided in the email. The minute you download the document and open the attached file on the device ransomware payload is triggered and released on the computer.

Terminate XUY ransomware and fix the remaining damage on the system

To remove XUY ransomware, you need to employ anti-malware tools and scan the system fully, so the program detects this intruder and removes all related files. Unfortunately, you cannot locate the virus yourself and based on additional changes to the system ransomware is a persistent threat. 

Since the automatic XUY ransomware removal is the best choice, make sure to use reputable tools for every step of the malware elimination process. A full system scan should be followed by system repair using FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. There are additional files and even virus damage that you need to fix before attempting data recovery.

Ransomware can encrypt additional files once again, and you lose your data permanently. Double-check if the system is clear and then replace encoded files with copies from the external device. If you do not have file backups, we offer a few data recovery software suggestions below the article. Restore your data affected by XUY ransomware virus.