Do you know what Vpsh Ransomware is?
Vpsh Ransomware is a file-encrypting Windows infection, and it is named after the “.vpsh” extension that is added to the corrupted files’ names. Is this the malware you have faced? If it is, it is possible that you might have at least some of your files decrypted. We discuss that further in the report. We also talk about how to replace the files, which, of course, is only possible if backups exist. Unfortunately, at the time of research, these were the only options of getting the files back. You certainly cannot decrypt files by removing Vpsh Ransomware, but, of course, it must be eliminated as soon as possible. If you continue reading, you will not only learn about ransomware and the decryption of files but also about how to delete the threat and how to protect the system against it in the future.
We are very familiar with Vpsh Ransomware because we have analyzed hundreds of its clones. A few of them include Agho Ransomware, Sglh Ransomware, and Lisp Ransomware. All of these threats are copies of the STOP Ransomware infection, and it is even believed that the same attackers are responsible for most of the threats within the family. Clearly, these threats are lucrative enough if the attackers continue creating new variants. That might also be due to the fact that the free STOP Decryptor was built by malware researchers. This tool, according to our research team, decrypts files that were encrypted with an offline key, and so it certainly does not guarantee full decryption. However, if you do not have backups that could replace your files, this tool might be your only option for decryption.
Vpsh Ransomware screenshot
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Needless to say, the attackers who stand behind Vpsh Ransomware want you to think something else. They drop a file named “_readme.txt” next to the corrupted files, and the text inside is meant to convince you that you can trust cybercriminals to provide you with a decryptor. The ransom is pretty substantial ($490), and so you might think that your chances of getting a decryptor are high, but no one can guarantee that cybercriminals would give you anything at all. In fact, it is not in their interest to provide victims with decryptors. On top of that, to pay the ransom, you need to contact the attackers first. We hope you know that emailing helpmanager@mail.ch or restoremanager@airmail.cc is not a good idea, and if you have done it already, please be cautious about all the spam emails and intimidating messages you might receive.
Surely, you want to delete Vpsh Ransomware, but you might feel stuck if your files remain encrypted. Did the free decryptor not work for you? Do you not have copies of your personal files that you could use as replacements? If that is the case, the next best thing is to put all encrypted files aside and hope that a decryptor will be released in the future. Of course, there are no guarantees that that will happen. In any case, removing Vpsh Ransomware is important. Securing the system against new attackers is important too. How do you solve these issues? By employing anti-malware software. Do it now, and you will not need to delete any threats or guard your operating system manually.
Remove Vpsh Ransomware
- Tap Windows+E keys to open File Explorer and then enter %HOMEDRIVE% into the quick access field.
- Delete the file named _readme.txt (ransom note) and also the folder named SystemID.
- Enter %LOCALAPPDATA% into the quick access field.
- Delete the {random name} folder (e.g., 0115174b-bd55-4caf-a89a-d8ff8132151f).
- Empty Recycle Bin and then employ a malware scanner to help you run a complete system scan.
In non-techie terms:
Vpsh Ransomware is extremely destructive, and some victims of this malware are likely to end up losing their personal files. Although a free decryptor exists, and some victims might be able to replace the encrypted files with backups, not everyone will be able to do that. Unfortunately, that leaves victims with the decryptor offered by cybercriminals. Well, you are unlikely to get it out of their hands even if you contact them, pay the ransom, and follow any other demands that they might introduce to you. To delete Vpsh Ransomware, you can use the guide below, but that will leave your system vulnerable anyway. If you want to secure your system, we suggest using anti-malware software, it can automatically remove all threats. If there is anything else you would like to discuss with us, leave a comment below.