What is Polski Ransomware?
Polski Ransomware seems to be targeted at computer users understanding Polish since both the ransom note and suggested articles in it are written in this language. Other than that the malicious application does not seem to be much different from other ransomware. As usual for such infections, it encrypts the victim’s private files, for example, pictures, photos, databases, various documents, etc. To get the decryption tool, the malware’s creators suggest paying a ransom of 249 US dollars in 72 hours. Once the time runs out, it is said the payment will be doubled. However, we would advise you not to let these threats scare you into paying the ransom. Polski Ransomware’s developers may not send the decryptor even if you transfer the money, so it might be safer to find another option for data recovery. Therefore, we recommend erasing the infection either with the instructions added below the article or reliable antimalware software.
Where does Polski Ransomware come from?
So far it is still difficult to say how exactly Polski Ransomware could enter the victim’s system. Our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com think the malware might be spread with suspicious email attachments. It is probably the most popular distribution method, so users should always be extra cautious with files received with Spam or sent by an unknown sender. Given the huge damage this infection might cause you, it might be worth to invest in a legitimate antimalware tool as well. It could be useful at times when you need to determine whether the attachment you received is malicious. Also, if the tool is regularly updated, it should be able to defend the computer even against newer threats.
How does Polski Ransomware work?
The malicious application should firstly encrypt the victim’s personal data and only then drop a text document containing the ransom note. According to the message, Polski Ransomware uses a secure encryption algorithm called AES-256. Data locked with such a cryptosystem should become unusable without a decryptor and a unique decryption key. Users can recognize damaged files from the additional extension (.aes256), for example, document.docx.aes256, picture.jpg.aes256, and so on.
After all targeted files are locked, Polski Ransomware might show a message from its creators. The text in Polish instructs users to contact the cyber criminals via given email addresses and urges to pay the ransom (249 US Dollars) before it gets doubled. The rest of the text seems to be for scaring and convincing the user to put up with these demands. Instead of rushing and making a decision, which you could later regret, we would advise you to consider all possible options carefully. The cyber criminals can promise users anything just to convince them to pay the ransom, but in the end, there are no guarantees. If you do not like taking chances, you should search for copies that you could use to replace the damaged files and keep your savings to yourself.
How to remove Polski Ransomware?
Most likely, Polski Ransomware infects the system after downloading and opening a malicious file, so if you want to get rid of the malware manually, you would have to find and erase this file. To help users look for it and show how to delete it our specialists prepared removal instructions that you can find a little below. If you do not think you can handle this task, we recommend using a legitimate antimalware tool. It could scan your system and locate not only malicious data associated with the ransomware but also other possible threats. After the software finishes scanning the system, it should display a deletion button, and by clicking it, you could eliminate all detections at the same time.
Erase Polski Ransomware
- Open the File Explorer.
- Find the following locations separately:
%USERPROFILE%\desktop
%USERPROFILE%\downloads
%Temp% - Check each directory and see if you can find the malicious file.
- Right-click this file and press Delete.
- To erase it permanently empty the Recycle bin.
- Restart the computer.
tested removal of Polski Ransomware*
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