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DEcovid19bot Ransomware

Posted: January 21, 2021

COVID-19-themed malware continues to be popular among cybercriminals even in 2021. The latest threat to adopt a name of this type is the DEcovid19bot Ransomware. This threatening file-locker is likely to be propagated online via fake downloads, corrupted advertisements, pirated content and other shady content. Users who come across the DEcovid19bot Ransomware's files may be in a lot of danger, especially if their computers are not protected by an up-to-date anti-virus tool.

The DEcovid19bot Ransomware uses a complicated file-encryption mechanism to prevent you from accessing your files and then marks their names with the '.locked' extension. It also uses the ransom notes '!DECRYPT_FILES.txt' and 'ATTENTION!!!.txt' to shed more light on the situation and show you the demands of the hackers behind the attack.

Just like other ransomware operators, the ones behind the DEcovid19bot Ransomware also ask for a ransom payment. They want to receive the money via Bitcoin, and they promise to unlock 1-2 files for free to prove their credibility. Last but not least, DEcovid19bot Ransomware's creators ask to be messaged via the Telegram profile 'decovid19bot.' We advise you not to get in touch with them, and you should certainly not consider meeting their demands.

Victims of the DEcovid19bot Ransomware attack should use a reputable anti-virus tool to eliminate the threat and then try out popular data recovery utilities.

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