What is Caleb Ransomware?
Any malware infection is a dangerous security threat, but something like Caleb Ransomware can be quite devastating. Ransomware infections are bound to lock up your files, and they will require you to transfer a ransom fee in order to restore your files. Needless to say, paying money to these criminals is never a good idea. Please scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual ransomware removal instructions. If you do not feel confident about removing Caleb Ransomware on your own, feel free to invest in a powerful antispyware tool of your choice.
Where does Caleb Ransomware come from?
This infection is not a new player on the market. It comes from the Phobos Ransomware family, and thus we can assume that Caleb Ransomware is based on the same code as the previously released infections. It is quite common for malware developers to tweak a certain malicious code, customizing based on their likes and preferences. However, the core functions remain the same, and it is also safe to assume that Caleb Ransomware employs the same distribution methods as well.
Our research team says that ransomware programs from this group (and ransomware apps in general, to be honest) are bound to employ spam email campaigns to spread around. They might also spread through unsafe RDP configurations. Whatever it might be, the bottom line is that users should be able to avoid Caleb Ransomware and other similar infections if only they were more careful about the files they download.
Of course, if you have to deal with multiple different files every single day as a part of your job, then sometimes opening them becomes a monotonic action. Nevertheless, you should never lose caution because ransomware programs are bound to target corporate systems rather than individual PCs. Thus, your work place network could get infected with Caleb Ransomware if you are not careful about the files you receive.
The rule is simple in this case: If you don’t know why you received a certain file, it’s best to delete it. Of course, spam and phishing emails these days might seem really sophisticated, but they are there to trap you. If, for some reason, you think that the received file is important, you can always scan it with a security tool. If the security tool of your choice doesn’t find anything suspicious about the file, you can definitely open it at once.
What does Caleb Ransomware do?
But, of course, if luck isn’t on your side, the file you download is the malicious installer and Caleb Ransomware enters your computer. The moment this program lands on the target system, it starts encrypting personal files. Based on our research, Caleb Ransomware encrypts all document and picture format files, so it is safe to say that most of your documents and media will be encrypted when the process is complete.
Of course, when the file is locked up, the system can no longer read it and so its icon changes. Along with the icon, Caleb Ransomware also changes the extension. The extension that the files receive contains your infection ID and the email you have to use to contact these criminals. Aside from that, you will also see a short ransom note that says the following:
!!!All of your files are encrypted!!!
To decrypt them send e-mail to this address: [address]
Please note that the email address may differ from one infection to the other. Also, you shouldn’t contact these criminals at all. By paying the ransom, you would encourage them to continue making new malware. Also, there is no guarantee that the criminals would give you the decryption key.
How do I remove Caleb Ransomware?
It is not complicated to remove Caleb Ransomware manually. However, if you have never done anything like it before, it would be a better idea to rely on a powerful antispyware tool. Not to mention that there could be more potentially dangerous programs on your computer, and it is for the best to remove them all at once.
As for your files, you should be able to restore them from an external backup (provided you have one). If you don’t keep copies of your files someplace else, please address a professional for other file recovery options.
Manual Caleb Ransomware Removal
- Remove the most recent files from Desktop.
- Delete the most recent files from the Downloads folder.
- Press Win+R and enter %TEMP%. Click OK.
- Delete the most recent files from the directory.
- Press Win+E to open Windows Explorer.
- Paste %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup into the address bar.
- Delete files with random names from the folder.
- Run a full system scan with SpyHunter.
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