Do you know what Devil Ransomware is?
Devil Ransomware is a very fitting name for an infection that slithers in and creates a huge mess. It does not affect system processes or files, and your computer is supposed to run as per normal. However, if you go to your personal files, you are likely to notice that they are not readable. What does that mean? That means that the data within the files was changed, and that happened due to the encryption that was performed. The ransomware encrypts files so that the victim could no longer access them and, hopefully, be more willing to accept the demands of the attackers. When you realize what has happened, your first instinct might be to remove Devil Ransomware, but, unfortunately, your files cannot be restored by doing that. In fact, we do not know if it is possible to restore your files at all.
As it turns out, Devil Ransomware is part of the Phobos/Dharma/Crysis ransomware family, and so it is almost identical to Dever Ransomware, Bitx Ransomware, Nvram Ransomware, and hundreds of other infections that can encrypt files. Most often, they use spam emails, unreliable downloaders, and RDP vulnerabilities to invade operating systems, and so you have to be cautious about what emails you open, what files you download, and how you handle remote access systems. If you are not cautious, Devil Ransomware quickly slithers in and encrypts personal files. You do not need to check every single file to see which ones were encrypted because the “.id[{ID}].[decrypt4data@protonmail.com].devil” extension is added to the “victims.” Next to these files, you should find a file named “info.txt.” If you choose to follow manual removal, you will want to eliminate this file, but you can open it first.
Devil Ransomware screenshot
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The message introduced via the “info.txt” file is very simple: “!!!All of your files are encrypted!!! To decrypt them send e-mail to this address: decrypt4data@protonmail.com.” Not a lot of information is presented, which might make more victims send the email. That is a mistake. First of all, you will not get your files back just because you send a message. The attackers will instruct you to pay the ransom of Devil Ransomware decryptor, but, of course, you are unlikely to get it if you follow these instructions. Second, if you communicate with the attackers, they can identify you as a real victim, and then they can terrorize you and even expose you to new infections and scams later on. While we do not recommend paying the ransom, some victims might feel backed up into a corner. Well, if you have backups stored outside, you do not need to think about fulfilling the demands of cybercriminals.
The launcher of Devil Ransomware could be pretty much anywhere on your computer. Besides it, you only have to worry about the ransom note file. So, if you can find it, you should be able to delete Devil Ransomware yourself. If you cannot locate and remove the infection yourself, you want to install a trusted anti-malware program. This is the best thing you can do for your virtual security anyway, and so we suggest that you do it now. The program will automatically eliminate threats, and it will also secure your system to ensure that you do not need to worry about other ransomware threats or other kinds of malware in the future. If you leave your system unprotected, you need to get ready to face other threats. Hopefully, after your system is cleared and secured, you can use backups to replace the corrupted files.
Remove Devil Ransomware
- Delete all recently downloaded suspicious files. Your goal is to delete a malicious {unknown name}.exe file that has launched the infection.
- Go through every affected folder and Delete a file named info.txt.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then scan your system for leftovers using a trusted malware scanner.
In non-techie terms:
Devil Ransomware is a truly terrible infection that you need to remove from your system. If you are lucky, you will delete it before it encrypts files, but because this infection is stealthy when it slithers in and corrupts files, you are more likely to uncover this malware only after all of your personal files are corrupted. By that point, it is unlikely that you will have any options to decrypt your files. Paying the ransom is not an option we would consider because cybercriminals are unlikely to send decryptors to those who pay the ransom. Hopefully, you can replace the corrupted files using copies stored outside the infected computer after you delete Devil Ransomware. Removing the infection manually is a tricky thing, but if you employ a legitimate anti-malware program, you will have the threat erased automatically.