What is Adame Ransomware?
When Adame Ransomware attacks the operating system, it starts encrypting files right away, and then once that is done, the “.id[unique code].[supportcrypt2019@cock.li].Adame” extension should be visible. This extension is added to the encrypted files’ names, and this serves no other purpose than to identify the corrupted files. This makes it easier to see which files were corrupted, and while that does not help with decryption, it certainly can help assess the situation overall. If you have backups stored externally or online, you can check them to see if the corrupted files have backup replacements. We hope that that is the case because, unfortunately, decrypting the files corrupted by this malware appears to be impossible. If you come across a tool that promises to decrypt files, make sure you are cautious because you do not want to let in new infections, do you? Handling and deleting Adame Ransomware might be difficult enough as it is. So, do you know how to remove this infection?
How does Adame Ransomware work?
As you might have experienced yourself already, Adame Ransomware is a clandestine infection. It slithers into operating systems silently, and you might not be able to tell how exactly this threat got in. Well, do you remember opening a funny spam email attachment or maybe downloading a new program? Cyber criminals have many different options when it comes to the distribution of malware. If you do not spot and delete the infection right away, malicious processes are initiated soon. Adame Ransomware encrypts personal files in four specific directories. These include %APPDATA%, %HOMEDRIVE%, %USERPROFILE%, and %PROGRAMFILES%. Strangely, the infection avoids files with the “.com” extension. Other than that, all files are corrupted using a secret encryption key. The files must be encrypted, so that you could not open them because that is what the attackers use to terrorize victims. At the end of the day, if your files are irreversibly encrypted, and backups do not exist, you might be more willing to pay the ransom.
The ransom is introduced to the victims by Adame Ransomware using a file named “info.txt,” which is meant to be created on the Desktop. Go ahead and open this file. Inside, you will see two email addresses (supportcrypt2019@cock.li and supportcrypt2019@protonmail.com), both of which belong to the attackers. They want you to identify yourself as a victim by sending a message so that they could demand a ransom payment in return for your files. We cannot say what the attackers would promise you, but they should promise you to restore your files in some fashion. We suggest focusing on the removal of Adame Ransomware, not the payment of the ransom. After all, just like PHOBOS Ransomware and Kiratos Ransomware – which Adame appears to be modeled after – the infection was created by cyber criminals, who will cheat and lie to get whatever it is that they want. If you are willing to take the risk of losing money for no reason, make sure you contact the attackers using a new email account, so that you could remove it and leave the attackers no chance to scam you again in the future.
How to delete Adame Ransomware
So, if Adame Ransomware encrypted your personal files, you have to choose whether you want to follow or dismiss the demands of cyber criminals. The Anti-Spyware-101.com research team recommends that you pay no attention to anything that the attackers tell you because all they want is your money, and they are likely to do whatever it takes to get it. This includes lying and promising you services or tools that you are unlikely to receive anyway. We suggest focusing on the removal of Adame Ransomware. Can you erase this infection manually? If you can find the launcher file, there is no reason why you should be able to do it. Otherwise, employ an anti-malware tool that will automatically delete the infection and overhaul your system’s protection to ensure that you do not need to worry about facing malware again. Besides securing your system, also do not forget to secure your files by backing them up using external or cloud drives.
Removal Guide
- Navigate to the Desktop.
- Right-click and Delete the file named info.txt.
- Find the {unknown name}.file that launched the infection.
- Right-click and Delete the malicious file.
- Empty Recycle Bin.
- Install a legitimate malware scanner.
- Run a full system scan to check for malware leftovers.
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