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'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware

Posted: August 25, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 14
First Seen: August 25, 2016
OS(es) Affected: Windows


The 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware is a Trojan that modifies your files with a cipher designed to keep you from using them. While this process may be reversible, con artists demand money in return for providing their decryption services. Malware experts advise removing the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware first and then using other ways of saving any damaged information.

A Change of Address for Threatening Encryption Campaigns

The 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware is part of the boom in corrupted file encryptors that began before the current year but has been increasing in noteworthiness as 2016 continues. Malware researchers associate the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware with other samples based on the Troldesh Ransomware most closely, but other families also utilize highly reminiscent attacks. The primary risk from the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware infection is that of permanent data loss caused in its attempts to extort money.

Like most, standard Trojans specializing in leveraging encryption attacks, the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware launches its attacks without showing symptoms, such as pop-ups. The 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware scans for files fitting specific criteria, most often, extensions related to programs like the Microsoft's Office programs or other, similarly widespread software. While the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware doesn't try to damage the operating system, data is encrypted and renamed.

The renaming format obfuscates the original data by replacing the original names with semi-randomized characters, a new extension ('.xtbl') and the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware's contact address. The 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware also uses a wallpaper image for part of its ransom message, encouraging victims to contact its administrators on how to buy back their data. Malware experts also saw some graphics elements shared between the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware and similar threats, such as the 'Makdonalds@india.com' Ransomware and Veracrypt Ransomware.

Talking Your Way out of File Hostage Situations without a Word

Some con artists may choose to act in good faith after receiving extortion fees from any victims, but even those with comparatively good intentions could provide malfunctioning decryptors that cause additional damage. Malware experts recommend trying all public, free options for decrypting your data, especially since the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware's family has a well-known decryptor. Remember to download decryptors only from sources recommended by appropriate entities in the PC security sector.

Decryption also is entirely optional for PC owners that keep backups outside of the range of a 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware infection. Although local backups may be subject to being erased, you can recover through ones on protected servers or external devices. Deleting the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware first by following good anti-malware protocols also eliminates the potential of the Trojan attacking any new, previously undamaged files.

The people deploying the 'Ramachandra7@india.com' Ransomware make it appear as though only they can restore your PC's saved contents to the original formats. However, PC owners with patience often can find other solutions that are cheaper than being extorted significantly.

At this time, malware experts could determine no individual infection paths for this threat's campaign.

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