'RSA 4096' Ransomware

The 'RSA 4096' Ransomware is a file encryption Trojan that prevents its victims from accessing their files to ransom those files in exchange for money, such as a predesignated Bitcoin fee. Although the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware may or may not represent its actions as being within the boundaries of a lawful entity, the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware is an illicit program, and you should ignore its recommendations on restoring your data. Malware researchers see no reason to advocate any action other than the standard response to threat infections, which should be to take any steps needed to prevent the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware from launching, followed by deleting the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware with dedicated anti-malware software.

A File-Ransoming Attack of the Highest Degree

Although many file encryptors use simple forms of encryption that can be broken readily (such as the ), others take more extensive steps to protect their payload. The 'RSA 4096' Ransomware is a Trojan whose ransom message informs the victim that his or her files have gone through an encryption routine that also is protected with a 4096-bit key, the longest key commonly used in file encryption routines. 'Guessing' the correct 4096 key with brute force technology is effectively possible for present-day software, meaning that victims are unable to reverse the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware's attacks even if they have access to a decryptor app.

As with any file encryption Trojan, the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware scans for files of specific types on your PC (examples include JPG images, audio MP3s or Word DOC files) and then encrypts them. The 'RSA 4096' Ransomware also may insert additional text into the names of the encrypted files, which third parties use for allowing victims to identify the damages visually. Encrypted files can't be opened or read by their programs. In addition to this attack, the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware also loads a message, rather than just dropping an e-mail address, that would let a victim contact them and pay a specified Bitcoin fee for the decryption to take place.

As a guideline, malware researchers don't recommend paying the admin of any file encryptor, even those using unbreakable keys. The 'RSA 4096' Ransomware's administrators may receive a payment and have no incentive to provide the returning decryption service, and some file encryptors may include bugs that make the encrypted files unrecoverable.

Cutting a Lengthy Threat Down to Nothing

The 'RSA 4096' Ransomware relies on threatening its victims with high-level technology attacks and time pressure to prevent them from escaping its ransom demands. However, the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware attacks can cause no damage to hard drives left unattached to the compromised machine, or cloud storage options, which give PC owners multiple means of keeping their files out of harm's way. Strenuous backup strategies are central parts of limiting the potential damages of the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware and similar threats.

However, the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware may include additional features related to compromising your PC's network security or have itself installed by threats with those capabilities. Anti-malware programs always should be entrusted with the process of deleting the 'RSA 4096' Ransomware and any other program whose purpose is to attack the host PC.

No specific operating systems are notable targets in the RSA 4096' Ransomware campaign. Malware researchers have found such campaigns often preferring popular OSes like Windows or OS X, but not necessarily to the total exclusion of other platforms.