VIRUS Ransomware
Summary
Some researchers conjecture that the creators of the VIRUS Ransomware have used some of the most conventional methods for distributing threats of this type – spam emails that contain macro-laced attachments, fake application updates, and bogus pirated variants of popular software services. This is why the users are advised to be very wary when opening attached files from unknown sources, as well as avoid dealing with any pirated content. When the encryption process is completed successfully, the VIRUS Ransomware drops two ransom notes called Info.hta and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt. There is no reference of a specific ransom fee, but the attackers make it clear that the victims have to get in touch with them if they want to receive further instructions on how to unlock their files. This is why it is safer to trust an anti-virus software suite to remove the VIRUS Ransomware from your system and keep you and your files safe going forward.
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