Do you know what bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware is?
New ransomware infections keep showing up, and this time it is bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware that we want to look into. This infection might be new, but, in fact, it is a new version of an old infection that we already know pretty well. It is Globeimposter Ransomware, or Globeimposter 2.0 Ransomware. Just like its predecessors, the threat encrypts files, and it does that with the help of an encryption algorithm that cannot be deciphered manually. That prevents the victims from freeing their files once they are corrupted. At the time of research, a tool that would decrypt files for free did not exist, and that means that once files ere encrypted, there aren’t many options. In fact, it might seem as if the option suggested by the attackers themselves is the only one, but you must NOT pay attention to it, and we explain why further in this report. We also explain how to remove bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware.
Do you open spam emails and emails sent to you by unknown senders? Are your RDP configurations unsafe? If you do and they are, you are at risk of letting in bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware and many other similar infections. Of course, other security backdoors could be exploited too, so you need to be cautious. After invasion, bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware starts encrypting files immediately, and the corrupted files are given the “.crypted_bizarrio@pay4me_in” extension. You should find it attached to the original names and extensions. The icons of the corrupted files should change as well, and that is how you can spot encrypted data without even trying to open it. Once files are encrypted, the threat creates a file named “how_to_back_files.html.” A point of execution (PoE) for this file is also created in Windows Registry at HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce. The value name of this PoE is “BrowserUpdateCheck,” and we show how to delete it in the removal guide below.
The purpose of the HTML file is to deliver the ransom note of the attackers. According to it, “documents, photos, databases” and other files were encrypted and to start the “recovery process,” the victims must email bizarrio@venom.io or bizarrio@pay4me.in. Once the attackers respond, the message should include instructions on how to decrypt files, and we are sure that that would include paying a ransom. Do you know why paying the ransom is a terrible idea? That is because cyber criminals cannot be forced into giving you the decryptor or decrypting your personal files. Unfortunately, we would be very surprised if your files were decrypted after you paid the ransom.
You want to delete bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware without wasting any money first. That being said, if you are willing to take the risk, remember that you are unlikely to restore your files if you contact the attackers and fulfill their demands. Also, keep in mind that by contacting the attackers, you might be exposing yourself to bigger security problems. Hopefully, your photos, documents, and other personal files are backed up, and you do not need to worry about decryption at all. Once you remove bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware from your operating system, delete the corrupted files, and transfer the backup files as replacement. If backups do not exist, and you have lost your files completely, remember to get in the habit of backing up data once you remove the threat and go back to day-to-day activities.
Remove bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware
- Delete recently downloaded files to eliminate the launcher.
- Tap Win+E to launch Explorer and enter %LOCALAPPDATA% into the field at the top.
- Delete the [random name].exe file that is the copy.
- Delete the ransom note file named how_to_back_files.html (copies could exist everywhere).
- Tap Win+R to launch RUN and enter regedit into the box.
- In the pane on the left, move to HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce.
- Delete the value named BrowserUpdateCheck.
- Empty Recycle Bin.
- Quickly install a trustworthy malware scanner and run a full system scan.
In non-techie terms:
You have to delete bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware regardless of whether or not your files were corrupted or you were able to decrypt them. As long as this threat remains active on your operating system, you will not be safe. You can fix that by removing bizarrio@pay4me.in Ransomware manually, but we cannot guarantee that you will be able to eliminate this threat all on your own. The launcher file might have a unique name, and we cannot tell you where it was dropped. If you know this information, you should have no trouble eradicating the threat. On the other hand, if you are not able to delete it, you can always employ an anti-malware program that will take care of things automatically. You know what the best part is? The anti-malware program you install could also take care of your system’s protection, and that is crucial if you want to evade malicious threats in the future.