Do you know what .myjob File Extension Ransomware is?
There is no time to waste if .myjob File Extension Ransomware has slithered into your operating system. This infection does not have an official name, but some victims might recognize it as “MyJob Ransomware,” while others might know it as “goodjob24@foxmail.com Ransomware.” Since the creators of this threat have not named it, we are left with extensions and titles of windows that this malware creates. All in all, this threat is a new variant of an infection that has been around for quite some time, and it is called “Dharma Ransomware.” Our malware experts are familiar with this threat, but we took our time to analyze the new variant as well. If you want to learn how to remove .myjob File Extension Ransomware, you are in the right place. Read carefully, and if you need to discuss something in particular further, post a comment below.
According to our malware experts, .myjob File Extension Ransomware is pretty much identical to Dharma Ransomware and all other clones of this threat. It is likely to spread via spam emails or using RDP backdoors, it can delete shadow volume copies using a command, and, most important, it can encrypt personal files. When it encrypts files, it modifies the data within to make it unreadable. Technically speaking, the files are intact, but a special decryptor is required to read them. To mark the corrupted files, a unique extension is attached to their names, but “.myjob” is not the full extension. Instead, you should find the “id-{unique ID}.[goodjob24@foxmail.com].myjob” extension, and it includes the email address we already mentioned. It is also the title of the window that .myjob File Extension Ransomware launches after all files are executed successfully. This window can be closed, but it should show up again after the system is restarted.
.myjob File Extension Ransomware screenshot
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The message inside the window informs that files were encrypted and that the victim must email cyber criminals at goodjob24@foxmail.com to start the recovery process. It is also mentioned that a ransom would have to be paid in Bitcoin, but the full price is not disclosed. Emailing cyber attackers and paying a ransom is not a good idea because you do not want to open a portal for cyber criminals (i.e., they could send you spam emails with malware launchers), and you do not want to waste your money. The creator of .myjob File Extension Ransomware also uses “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” and “Info.hta” files to push the victims to contact them and, eventually, pay the ransom. Hopefully, you have not done any of this, and you can still evade getting scammed. The problem is that the corrupted files cannot be restored, and if backup copies of the corrupted files do not exist, victims might choose to take the risk and pay the ransom.
Whether or not you pay the ransom and get your files back, you must delete .myjob File Extension Ransomware from your Windows operating system. If you cannot uncover the launcher and its location, as well as identify other malicious components, removing the threat manually can be too difficult. Of course, no one forces you to remove this malware manually. Instead, you can employ anti-malware software to secure your operating system and erase existing malware components. This option is ideal because it can ensure that your system is both cleaned and protected. If you set up reliable protection and also backup your personal files in the future, threats like .myjob File Extension Ransomware will not bother you again.
Remove .myjob File Extension Ransomware
- Identify and Delete the [random name].exe launcher file.
- Tap Win+E keys to launch Windows Explorer.
- Enter the following paths into the field at the top and then Delete the copy of the [random name].exe file:
- %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- Enter the following paths into the field at the top and then Delete the file named Info.hta:
- %APPDATA%
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- Exit Windows Explorer, move to the Desktop, and Delete the file named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
- Tap Win+R keys to launch Run and enter regedit into the box to open Registry Editor.
- Move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Delete the [random name] value whose value data points to %WINDIR%\System32\[random name].exe file.
- Exit Registry Editor and then Empty Recycle Bin.
- Install a reliable malware scanner and use it to inspect the system for malware leftovers.
In non-techie terms:
The malicious .myjob File Extension Ransomware is lurking in the shadows and waiting for the right moment to slither into your operating system. If it is not protected reliably, the ransomware encrypts personal files and then displays messages to demand a ransom payment. Even if you pay it, you are unlikely to get your files back, which is why we suggest keeping your money to yourself. Instead of wasting it on cyber attackers, invest it in your virtual security by implementing reliable anti-malware software. It will quickly delete .myjob File Extension Ransomware and, at the same time, will ensure that your operating system is protected and cannot be attacked by other malicious threats again. If you want to remove the infection manually, use the guide above. Unfortunately, we do not have good news about your personal files. If they were encrypted, they are lost, and you will not end up losing files only if backup copies exist.