What is Andrzej Dupa Ransomware?
If you live in Poland, right now, you need to be extremely cautious about Andrzej Dupa Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that was built by an unknown cyber crook (or a party) to terrorize you into giving up your money. Unfortunately, Anti-Spyware-101.com research team cannot guarantee that Poland is the only country on the target. The ransom note accompanying the infection is represented in English, which makes the infection much more versatile and universal. Protecting the system and the files stored within is not that complicated. All you need to do is back your files online or using an external drive, as well as to install a reliable anti-malware program to protect you when you face malicious infections. Unfortunately, if the threat has slithered into your operating system already, the situation is much more complicated, and if backups do not exist, it is possible that your files are lost forever. Keep reading to learn more about that, as well as how to delete Andrzej Dupa Ransomware.
How does Andrzej Dupa Ransomware work?
There are many infections similar to Andrzej Dupa Ransomware, including Autotron Ransomware, Wlojul@secmail.pro Ransomware, or Nmcrypt Ransomware – all of which require removal – but none of them compare in similarity to Bansomqare Wanna Ransomware. Our research team reports that the infection discussed in this report is a new variant of the said ransomware. Based on the report we have on this threat, it is believed that the new variant could corrupt system files, which is not common for this kind of malware, considering that it cannot operate on a system that starts crashing or running disorderly. This indicates that this malware might have been created by amateurs or that it was not completed appropriately. In fact, it is not known if Andrzej Dupa Ransomware spreads at this point in time. All in all, this infection exists, and so we need to analyze and discuss it. After all, it can encrypt files and demand a ransom in a highly aggressive manner. First, it needs to find its way into the operating system, and it can do that using corrupted spam emails, malicious downloaders, and by exploiting various system vulnerabilities.
When the files are encrypted, the “.ZaszyfrowanePliki” extension is added to their names. This extension translates to “Encrypted Files,” and it is also the name of the ransom note file, “ZaszyfrowanePliki.txt.” This one should have copies all over your computer, and you should find it placed in folders that have corrupted files within. The purpose of the ransom note within the TXT file is to make you contact the creator(s) of Andrzej Dupa Ransomware, as well as to pay the ransom. Our research team informs that there are two different versions of this note. In one of them, the victim is urged to pay a ransom of $100 in Bitcoins to the 1PjzRWy213gxLoJsvKVAivQPEFfeD1mCfh Bitcoin Wallet, as well as to email cyber crooks at ZaszyfrowanePliki@ZaszyfrowanePliki.us. The second version of the ransom note simply orders to email cyber criminals for further instructions. We do not recommend following the steps introduced to you by cyber crooks because they do not have your best intentions in mind. All they want is your money, and they are likely to ignore you after they get it.
How to delete Andrzej Dupa Ransomware
If you have your documents, photos, videos, and other personal files backed up, the devious Andrzej Dupa Ransomware is not all that scary because you can delete it and then access your personal data. But what if you do not have backups? In this case, you might be thinking about paying the ransom, but that is not something we recommend doing because there is a huge risk that you would lose your money for nothing at all. The researchers in our team claim that a free decryptor might exist, and so you should look into that. If you are not sure you can handle the removal of Andrzej Dupa Ransomware yourself, installing anti-malware software should be your next step. Yes, it is created to protect you, but if malware exists already, it will be deleted automatically. If you want to eliminate the threat manually, there are several things you need to do. First, scan your operating system to check if anything else requires removal. Next, eliminate all malicious components. Then, scan the system one more time to ensure that you succeeded. Finally, figure out how to protect your personal data in the future.
Removal Instructions
- Find and Delete the {unknown name}.exe file that is the launcher of the malware (if you cannot erase the file, launch Task Manager and terminate the malicious process first).
- Delete the ransom note file, ZaszyfrowanePliki.txt (all copies).
- Tap keys Win+R to launch RUN and then enter regedit.exe into the dialog box.
- In Registry Editor move to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Delete the malicious value that is linked to the ransomware file.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately perform a full system scan.
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