SIGARETA Ransomware

File-lockers continue to be the biggest threat to your online safety due to how widespread they are, and the fact that they are one of the few cyber-threats that are able to cause long-lasting damage to your computer. Thankfully, most ransomware is not capable of damaging your PC, but it may prevent you from using many of your important files by locking their contents and demanding a ransom fee in exchange for a decryption tool. One threat that operates in such a manner is the SIGARETA Ransomware, and, unfortunately, it might be impossible to recover from its attack without receiving help from the threat's creators.

The SIGARETA Ransomware is not Decryptable for Free

Threats like the SIGARETA Ransomware often may be spread via fake downloads, fake websites, torrent trackers or email spam. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid downloading files from non-trustworthy Web destinations, as this is the best way to minimize your chances of encountering threatening malware.

If the SIGARETA Ransomware is run on an unprotected system, it may have the opportunity to execute a devastating file-encryption attack that will render the majority of your documents, spreadsheets, archives, videos and other files inaccessible. The ransomware will mark the locked files by using the '.SIGARETA' extension

Victims are given instructions that are found in the file 'SIGARETA-RESTORE.txt' – it tells them to contact either DineshSchwartz1965@protonmail.com, RupertMariner1958@protonmail.com, or StephanForenzzo1985@protonmail.com for information and questions. They also are told that they can decrypt two of their files for free, and their data may be leaked online if they do not end up paying on them. This is a new intimidation strategy that cybercriminals use to make it more likely that their victims will agree to pay the ransom sum.

Unfortunately, the SIGARETA Ransomware is not compatible with free decryptors. The only way to restore the encrypted files is to recover them from a recent backup – some 3rd-party file recovery utilities might be able to undo some of the damage, but they are unlikely to be fully successful.