Junior Ransomware

The Junior Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan that appears to share a large portion of its code with the Cs16 Ransomware, a variant of the fairly unpopular Cryakl Ransomware. The latter ransomware family is compatible with a public & free decryption tool, so there is a slight chance that victims of the Junior Ransomware might be able to rely on the same decryptor tool to assist them with the recovery of their data. However, this is yet to be confirmed, and the Junior Ransomware should be treated as a high-profile threat that has the ability to cause long-lasting damage to your files.

Threats of this sort might be spread by using various social engineering tricks and platforms – torrent trackers, bogus emails, pirated software, etc. It is recommended to stay away from suspicious digital content and to scan all files from non-trustworthy sources by using a legitimate anti-virus tool. Naturally, a good anti-virus solution is a must-have due to the rapidly increasing amount of cyber threats circulating on the Internet.

The Cryakl Ransomware Family Reincarnated via the Junior Ransomware

Failing to stop the Junior Ransomware may cost you dearly because of this file-locker ability to encrypt a large portion of the data found on the infected host. Whenever it encrypts a file, the ransomware will also apply the extension [id-].[mr.yoba@aol.com].junior' to its name. Victims also will see the ransom message '%= RETURN FILES =%.html' on their desktop – it contains the demands of the perpetrators, as well as instructions on what steps to take to recover the locked files. Unfortunately, the authors of the Junior Ransomware want to be paid in Bitcoin – we assure you that this is a bad idea, and sending them money does not guarantee that you will get anything in return.

The suggestion to users affected by the Junior Ransomware's attack is to disregard the offer of the threat actor, and to look into legitimate data recovery options. Their first step should be to run an ant-virus tool that can ensure the full removal of the corrupted files. Once this stage has been completed, they could use either the Cryakl Decryptor or alternative data recovery solutions.