TCPRX Ransomware

Ransomware threats keep up being one of the biggest dangers you can find online – while many other cyber-threats aim to collect data from you, file-lockers like the newly spotted TCPRX Ransomware have a more sinister purpose. Instead of collecting files, the TCPRX Ransomware will encrypt their contents, therefore preventing you or other victims from accessing important documents, projects, videos, pictures and other files. Of course, this is not how the TCPRX Ransomware's attack ends – usually, the ransomware makes sure to create a ransom note that explains the attack to the victim, and then asks them to pay a ransom fee.

Although the TCPRX Ransomware was discovered just a few days ago, malware experts have determined that it is not an unknown piece of malware – it shares many similarities with the Dharma Ransomware, and it is safe to say that the authors of the TCPRX Ransomware have opted to base the threat on the Dharma Ransomware project. Unfortunately, this is not something that should be considered good news – although the Dharma Ransomware has been examined dozens of times closely, it is still impossible to crack its encryption routine. This means that victims of the TCPRX Ransomware will be unable to rely on a free decryption option, and they might need to make use of alternative file recovery options that may not yield satisfying results.

How Does the TCPRX Ransomware Spread?

Ransomware creators often explore multiple malware propagation channels to ensure that their threatening software will reach as many people as possible. The TCPRX Ransomware, in particular, seems to be spread via email spam – the corrupted emails usually ask the victim to download and view an email attachment or a file hosted on an external site. The file may look like any ordinary document, but, in reality, it is meant to run TCPRX Ransomware's code.

Once TCPRX Ransomware is active, it will encrypt the majority of the files stored on the hacked system, and then use the '.id-<VICTIM ID>.[tcprx@tutanota.com].tcprx' extension to mark their names. After doing all this, it will drop the 'FILES ENCRYPTED.txt' ransom message on the desktop.

The ransom message states that victims of the TCPRX Ransomware should not try to use file recovery tools because this might end up causing more harm to their files. Instead, the attackers advise them to message tcprx@tutanota.comortcprx@cock.li for information on how to purchase the decryption service.

Trying to co-operate with TCPRX Ransomware's creators is not a good idea because they may end up tricking you. Instead, use an anti-virus tool to exterminate TCPRX Ransomware's components, and then some of the most reliable data recovery software and tools recommended online.