Do you know what KEYPASS Ransomware is?
KEYPASS Ransomware has nothing to do with a well-known password manager, KeyPass. It is unknown why the creator of this malware has chosen this name, but there is no reason to pay attention to it because it is just a random name. It does not mean anything. It is most likely that the infection was named after the extension that is added to the files encrypted by it. This extension is “.KEYPASS,” and you should find it appended to personal photos, documents, videos, and various other kinds of files. The infection avoids files stored in %WINDIR%, %PROGRAMFILES%, and %PROGRAMFILES(x86)% directories, but it is capable of corrupting files everywhere else. Hopefully, none of your personal files were lost, and you can delete KEYPASS Ransomware without further hesitation. If you have hesitations, and you do not want to rush the removal process, please continue reading to learn more about the infection.
According to our research team, KEYPASS Ransomware is a strange file-encryptor. It can work as a keylogger, which means that it might also be capable of recording mouse-clicks and key-strokes. This is one of the main reasons you must remove the infection as soon as you discover it. Afterward, you also want to change passwords to ensure that cyber attackers cannot hijack your accounts using illegally recorded data. It was also found that the infection tries to connect to cosonar.mcdir.ru/get.php, but, eventually, fails to do so. On the other hand, it does not fail to inject itself into “svchost.exe.” Finally, after dropping files to %TEMP% and %LOCALAPPDATA% directories, and after the encryption of files, KEYPASS Ransomware deletes itself using a batch script called “delself.bat.” All of this makes this threat quite unusual and interesting. Of course, it is most disturbing that it can successfully encrypt files without alarming the victim, who is likely to learn about the attack only when they find the ransom note.
The disturbing ransom note by KEYPASS Ransomware is represented via a text file named “!!!KEYPASS_DECRYPTION_INFO!!!.txt.” It should be created in every location that contains encrypted files. The message informs the victim about what has happened to their files, and then declares that they need “decrypt software” and a “private key” to get the files decrypted. The creator of the threat wants you to email them at keypass@bitmessage.ch (they need you to send your ID) so that they could provide you with instructions on how to transfer the ransom of $300. The message also lists an alternative email address: keypass@india.com. We do not recommend contacting cyber criminals via either of these emails, because you do not want to follow any of their demands. If you do not follow our advice, you are likely to end up losing your money, and your files will remain encrypted. Surely, that is now what you want.
KEYPASS Ransomware screenshot
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Since KEYPASS Ransomware removes itself after it successfully encrypts your personal files, there is not much you need to worry about. Of course, some components of the threat remain active, and there is always a possibility that something could fail and that the threat would remain active as a whole. This is why manual removal is not the best option. Instead, you should look into installing anti-malware software. It will automatically remove KEYPASS Ransomware and help you protect your operating system to keep malware away. Another thing you want to take care of is to set up an external or online file backup. If your files are backed up, malware instantaneously becomes less scary. As for files corrupted by the threat, if they were not backed up, restoring them is not possible right now.
Remove KEYPASS Ransomware
- Check these directories for any suspicious, recently downloaded files. If you find them, Delete them.
- %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
- %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
- %TEMP%
- Delete all copies of the ransom note file, !!!KEYPASS_DECRYPTION_INFO!!!.txt.
- Empty Recycle Bin to complete the removal.
- Install a trusted malware scanner and quickly run a full system scan.
In non-techie terms:
Even if you keep your files to yourself, they are not safe if the operating system is vulnerable. KEYPASS Ransomware is one of many infections that can slither in and encrypt files without you even realizing it. Once files are corrupted, they cannot be restored or recovered, but the creator wants you to believe that they can provide you with a decryptor for a certain price. Do not fall for this trick. Instead of appeasing cyber criminals, focus on removing KEYPASS Ransomware. The good news is that the infection should delete itself automatically, but just in case it doesn’t, you can rely on a reliable anti-malware program to handle it. Alternatively, you might be able to erase the threat manually, but you have to be very careful if you are inexperienced because you definitely do not want to create more problems for yourself.