Do you know what Jupstb Ransomware is?
Jupstb Ransomware is a new version of a threat called Snatch Ransomware. It acts almost the same as the previous variant, but it displays a slightly different ransom note and uses a particular extension for marking enciphered files. According to our computer security specialists, the malicious application could encrypt various personal files, for example, photos, archives, audio/video files, and so on. Unfortunately, the program uses a robust encryption algorithm, which is why the only way to decrypt data is to use specific decryption tools. To get them the hackers should demand their victims to pay a ransom, which is not something we would advise. Usually, they ask for payment first and promise to send the needed tools afterward. You cannot be certain they will bother to deliver them or that they will not try to extort more money from you. Thus, it seems to us the safest thing to do is to eliminate Jupstb Ransomware and restore data from backup copies you might have.
Further, in the text, we will provide you with more details about the malicious application. To begin with, it is crucial users know how such a threat could enter their systems. A lot or ransomware programs similar to Jupstb Ransomware travel with email attachments and software installers. It means they can be encountered while interacting with suspicious email attachments received from unknown senders and unreliable files downloaded from torrent and other questionable file-sharing websites. Naturally, it would be safest to stay away from such content, but if you cannot avoid interaction with untrustworthy files from time to time, we recommend taking some extra precautions. For example, instead of just opening a file received from unreliable sources you could scan it with a reputable antimalware tool first. If the data appears to be malicious, you would know about it once the scan is complete.
Jupstb Ransomware screenshot
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Jupstb Ransomware should run right from the directory where the user downloaded and launched its installer. It means the malicious application does not need to create any data to settle in. Instead, it can start encrypting user’s files right away. During this process, the threat should append the .jupstb extension to each affected file. Once it is done the malware is supposed to create a text document named Readme_Restore_Files.txt. Also, our computer security specialists report Jupstb Ransomware may place a few copies of it in several Startup locations so the infected device would open the ransom note with each restart. The contents of the message should advise not to try to decrypt enciphered files on your own or with anyone’s help. According to the cybercriminals doing so could lead to permanent data damage. What they offer is to contact them via email. We do not doubt that once the user does so, the hackers should demand to pay for decryption tools.
As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, there are no guarantees the hackers will honor the agreement and deliver the decryption tools they ought to promise. Thus, if you do not want to take any chances, our advice is to erase Jupstb Ransomware. Just a bit below you should find our prepared removal guide that will show you how to get rid of the malware manually. For some, the task could appear to be too difficult, in which case it is smarter to employ a reputable antimalware tool.
Erase Jupstb Ransomware
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Choose Task Manager and check the Processes tab.
- Locate a process belonging to the malware.
- Choose the malicious process and click End Task.
- Exit Task Manager.
- Click Windows Key+E.
- Navigate to the suggested paths:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%Desktop
%USERPROFILE%Downloads - Find a file launched when the system got infected, right-click the malicious file and select Delete.
- Find these paths one by one:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Startup
%USERPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup - Look for documents called Readme_Restore_Files.txt, right-click them and choose Delete.
- Exit File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle Bin.
- Restart the computer.
In non-techie terms:
Jupstb Ransomware is a threat that encrypts user’s files and then shows a note asking to contact the hackers via johnsonwhate@protonmail.com. The reason we advise against it is the cybercriminals will most likely ask you to pay a ransom, and even though they may say they can guarantee you will receive the promised decryption tools, they might not keep up to their end of the deal. It would easier and safer to replace encrypted files with backup copies. We realize not everyone backs up their data, but you may have some copies on your social media profiles, cloud storage, etc. Of course, for safety reasons, it would be best to delete the malware first and only then recover your files. If you decide to eliminate the malicious application you can get rid of it manually or with a reputable antimalware tool. Users who pick the first option can find detailed removal guide just a bit above this paragraph.