Do you know what Vapor Ransomware is?
Vapor Ransomware is the infection that is responsible for encrypting your personal files and attaching the “.VAPOR” extension to their names. This dangerous threat encrypts files so that they could offer you a decryptor in exchange for some money. Due to the request to pay a ransom, this infection is classified as ransomware, and it is joining the ranks of yoursalvations@protonmail.ch Ransomware, WannaOof Ransomware, Pig4444 Ransomware, and a great deal of other threats alike. Our research team is working hard to warn you about all malicious infections that could invade your operating system, jeopardize your virtual security, and harm your files. Continue reading this report to learn how to remove Vapor Ransomware, and do not forget to come back if you ever need to learn more about other threats.
Just like most threats of its kind, Vapor Ransomware spreads using vulnerabilities in RDP or spam email attachments. Unfortunately, in both cases, the victims are to blame for successful invasion of malware. If you update your system, patch vulnerabilities, and stay cautious online, you should be able to evade dangerous infections. Of course, if Vapor Ransomware got in already, you need to delete it first, before starting to think about threats that could attack in the future. The first thing we can say about this particular threat is that it might have new versions in the future. These new versions could be modified, and the information available in this report might no longer represent them accurately. Needless to say, if new versions show up, we will discuss them and their removal in other reports.
Vapor Ransomware screenshot
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When Vapor Ransomware slithers in, it does not create or download other files, which is good news because that means that manual removal should not be too complicated. That also means that the launcher file is responsible for launching a window entitled “Vapor Ransomware.” This window looks pretty much exactly how one would expect a ransomware window to look like: It is meant to intimidate victims and make them take action as soon as possible. Although the clock at the bottom of the window is ticking, that does not mean that you need to make any rash decisions. You certainly should not pay attention to the instructions represented via the ransom note, which include sending a private message to deadhacksteam@gmail.com (with the “client ID” attached) and entering a “key.” Of course, if you decide to do as told, you will be asked to pay a ransom along the way, and doing that is risky because all of your money could go to waste. Unfortunately, if you do not take action in 48 hours, or if you click the “I GIVE UP” button, all encrypted files will be removed.
According to our team, a malware researcher who goes by the name “demonslay335” is offering a free decryptor for the victims of Vapor Ransomware. If you decide to use a decryptor, make sure you install one that works and not one that is fake or conceals malware. Hopefully, you get your files decrypted, and you can save your money as well. Of course, you must not forget to delete Vapor Ransomware too. If you are able to identify the launcher .exe file, there is no doubt that you will be able to eliminate the threat. If you cannot identify the file, install an anti-malware tool that will do that automatically. Another reason to install this tool is the full-time protection it can enable.
Remove Vapor Ransomware
Note: These instructions will work only if the window launched by the ransomware is still active.
- Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete to open a menu and click Task Manager.
- Move to the Details menu to find the list of running processes.
- Identify the malicious [unknown name].exe process and right-click it.
- Select Open file location to find the malicious [unknown name].exe file.
- End process and then Delete the malicious file.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then quickly perform a full system scan using a reliable malware scanner.
In non-techie terms:
Vapor Ransomware is a threat that corrupts files and then threatens to delete them if the ransom is not paid right away. If you cannot decrypt your files using a free third-party decryptor, hopefully, you have backups because you are unlikely to get your files back by paying the ransom. Once you get your files back, you need to delete Vapor Ransomware, and you need to do it fast. The instructions you can see above demonstrate one method that you might be able to employ to remove the infection manually. However, that is not the only or the best option. Our research team recommends employing anti-malware software that could eliminate the infection automatically. Besides that, it also could help you secure your operating system against malware. If you also backup your files alongside, you will be able to stand strong against any dangerous threat.