Do you know what InfoDot Ransomware is?
Windows systems that are not protected and up-to-date might be targeted by InfoDot Ransomware, a dangerous file-encrypting threat that often exploits bundled downloaders and spam emails to enter a targeted system. If security systems are not set up to catch and remove infections before they are executed, this ransomware can quickly encrypt all personal files, which includes documents and photos that might be important for your work or for you personally. Since personal files are, in general, quite vulnerable, it is always important to have copies stored outside their original locations. Hopefully, you can replace the corrupted files using copies after InfoDot Ransomware deletes itself from your operating system. Yes, this malware is meant to eliminate itself, but that is not a given.
The first sign of InfoDot Ransomware could be the “help_to_decrypt.html” ransom note file. Our research team has observed two different variants of this malware, and only one of them dropped the ransom note file. It is possible that the version that did not drop the file was used for testing purposes only or that it was no longer functional. All in all, if you have discovered the .html file, you do not need to fear opening it. That being said, it is crucial that you are cautious about the message that is introduced to you. According to it, files were encrypted and you now need decryption software to recover them. To obtain this software, you are instructed to email three files to info@sharebyy.com to have them decrypted for free. The software, according to the ransom note, costs 4 Bitcoin – which, by the way, is a ridiculously high ransom – but no details regarding the payment are included.
InfoDot Ransomware screenshot
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Do you know what would happen if you emailed the attacker behind InfoDot Ransomware? You might think that all encrypted files – those with “.info@mymail9[dot]com” or “.info@sharebyy[dot]com” extension appended to their names – would be restored immediately. Well, we would not be so sure of that. Cybercriminals can tell you anything just to make you follow their instructions, and since they would gain nothing out of helping you recover your files, it is unlikely that they would assist you in any way after receiving the ransom. On top of that, if you contact the attackers, they could try to scam you via email in the future. On rare occasions, free decryptors are created by malware experts, but, at this point, legitimate InfoDot Ransomware decryptor does not exist. Restoring files encrypted with AES-256 and RSA-2048 keys manually is not possible either. This is why you need copies of your files.
Although it is believed that InfoDot Ransomware removes itself after execution and encryption of all personal files, you have to be proactive about your virtual security. Do not just assume that things go back to normal after you replace the corrupted files with backups. The same backdoors that could have been used by InfoDot Ransomware could be used again. We strongly advise installing a legitimate anti-malware program to help you with Windows protection from now on. If anything malicious is left behind, this program will also automatically delete it. If you want to discuss your options further, do not hesitate to leave a comment below, and our research team will get back to you ASAP.
Delete InfoDot Ransomware
- Delete recently downloaded suspicious files.
- Delete the file named help_to_decrypt.html.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then install a legitimate malware scanner.
- Run a system scan and quickly check for leftovers that you might still need to remove.
In non-techie terms:
InfoDot Ransomware encrypts files on those systems that are not protected appropriately. Once files are encrypted, the infection is meant to remove itself, and so it is possible that you will not need to worry about getting rid of it. However, when it comes to the recovery of personal files, things are not so easy. A legitimate decryptor created by malware experts does not exist at this point, and cybercriminals are unlikely to offer relief for the victims either. Hopefully, you do not need to even consider the option of contacting the attackers and paying the ransom, because you have copies of all encrypted files stored someplace else. Before you replace the encrypted files, check whether or not you need to delete InfoDot Ransomware leftovers, and, most important, implement reliable security software to ensure protection in the future.