What is Asus Ransomware?
Technically, Asus Ransomware is nothing new to security researchers. This program belongs to a huge family of similar infections, and thus, we know more or less what to expect from this intruder. It might not be impossible to restore the affected files immediately, but you shouldn’t lose hope. Since this program comes from a family of similar infections, it is very likely that a public decryption tool will be developed soon enough. Please remove Asus Ransomware from your computer right now. You can do it either manually or automatically with a security tool of your choice.
Where does Asus Ransomware come from?
As mentioned, this program is not a stand-alone infection. Asus Ransomware belongs to a big family of similar programs that try to steal your money. Computer security experts call this family either Crysis or Dharma Ransomware. It also means that Asus Ransomware is very similar to Uta Ransomware, MGS Ransomware, Wiki Ransomware, and many other programs that have been released over a short period of time. It seems that someone is patching these ransomware programs up on a conveyor belt, and it doesn’t look like the ransomware endemic would end any time soon.
Hence, you have to do everything in your power to prevent Asus Ransomware from entering your system. To avoid such programs, you need to learn how they spread across the web. Our research suggests that Asus Ransomware and other similar applications tend to travel via spam email attachments and corrupted RDP connections. The bottom line is that users allow Asus Ransomware and other similar programs to enter their systems because they are not aware of the potential threats they might bring.
For what it’s worth, spam emails that distribute Asus Ransomware often look like reliable notifications from reputable companies or even individuals. Users do not question whether they were supposed to receive that message or not. This is especially relevant when you have to deal with tons of emails every single day (like at work), and if you fail to double-check the content, you might automatically download the attached file and open it. Please consider scanning the received files with a security tool before opening them. If the file is malicious, you will be able to get rid of it before it infects you with malware.
What does Asus Ransomware do?
However, if everything fails and this ransomware enters your system, the program will start encrypting your files immediately. It will scramble the information within your files, and you will not be able to open them again. The program also opens a new window that informs you about the infection, and it drops a ransom note in a TXT format file on your desktop. The message in the new window follows the same pattern of other Crysis Ransomware notifications, and the content of the message across different infections is practically the same. Here’s what the message has to say:
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail DataBack@qbail.biz
Write this ID in the title of your message [Infection ID]
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: BTCdecoding@foxmail.com
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
Needless to say, the only thing that changes across messages is the email address users are supposed to use to contact these criminals. However, we do not recommend contacting these crooks. There is a very good chance that they will scram without issuing the decryption key in the first place.
How do I remove Asus Ransomware?
It is possible to remove Asus Ransomware manually by following the manual removal instructions we have provided below. Likewise, you can also terminate the infection automatically with a powerful antispyware tool. This is actually what we recommend doing because automatic malware removal is fast and efficient. Also, if you have copies of your files saved on an external hard drive or a cloud drive, you can easily delete the encrypted files and transfer the healthy copies back into your computer.
Manual Asus Ransomware Removal
- Delete the FILES ENCRYPTED.TXT file from your Desktop.
- Delete the most recent files from the Downloads folder.
- Press Win+R and type %TEMP%. Click OK.
- Remove the most recent files from the directory.
- Press Win+R again and type %APPDATA%. Click OK.
- Delete the Info.hta file from the directory.
- In the directory, go to Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
- Delete the Info.hta file and a random EXE format file from the folder.
- Run a full system scan with SpyHunter.
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