What is CryptConsole v3 Ransomware?
You do not want any threat invading your personal space, but you definitely do not want to face CryptConsole v3 Ransomware. This is a file-encryptor that destroys everything in its way. Of course, it does not encrypt system files because it needs a functional operating system, and, also, it is easy for victims to reinstall their systems. On the other hand, recovering personal files might not be possible. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team recommends relying on file backups. If they do not exist, you might be leaning towards fulfilling the demands introduced to you by the creator of the infection; however, that is not a good idea. Why? The simple answer is that you cannot trust anything that cyber criminals tell you or instruct you to do. Have you already gave in and paid the ransom? Most likely, the promised “automatic decryptor” was not given to you in return. Hopefully, you can find a way to recover files, but, regardless of the outcome, you must remove CryptConsole v3 Ransomware, and we can show how to do it.
How does CryptConsole v3 Ransomware work?
As you can tell just by looking at the name of CryptConsole v3 Ransomware, it is not the first infection of its kind. Also known as Cryptconsole-2018 Ransomware, this malware derives from the family of the infamous Cryptconsole Ransomware. This malware employs the AES encryption algorithm to encrypt files, and besides encrypting them, it also renames them. According to our analysis, a completely random sequence of numbers and capital letters replaces the original name of every file. The surprising thing is that the victims of this malware can stop the encryption process themselves. That is because when the ransomware is executed, it opens an empty command prompt window. CryptConsole v3 Ransomware continues encrypting data as long as this window is open, and so if you close it right away, the damage might be minimal. Once the application is closed, the infection should delete itself, and that was confirmed during our tests. That being said, we cannot guarantee that you do not need to find and erase the launcher, which is why using a legitimate malware scanner is extremely important in this situation.
The ransom message is delivered via a file named “README.txt,” which is created on the Desktop. The message includes a unique ID code that victims are instructed to send along with one file no bigger than 10Mb to avira@keemail.me or starbax@tutanota.de. The message suggests that data was encrypted due to a “serious vulnerability in your network security,” which is actually true. If your system was protected appropriately, the malicious CryptConsole v3 Ransomware could not have slithered in. Of course, the ransom note also informs that victims would receive an “automatic decryptor” that could restore files as soon as the ransom payment was made. The exact sum is not revealed, but it is suggested that if you add one test file, the ransom increases by 50 USD. Our guess is that the ransom is hundreds, maybe even thousands of Dollars. We have warned you already that paying the ransom is not recommended.
How to remove CryptConsole v3 Ransomware
Let’s conclude. Remember that when CryptConsole v3 Ransomware is executed, it opens a command prompt window, and you need to close it as soon as it appears. The longer you wait, the more of your personal files are encrypted and renamed. Although the ransom note informs that you can purchase a decryptor, the promises and deals offered by cyber criminals cannot be taken seriously. Unfortunately, a free decryptor does not exist at this point. Whether or not you get your files back (this is guaranteed if you have backups!), you must delete CryptConsole v3 Ransomware. Hopefully, it deletes itself after you close the command prompt window, but we cannot know this for sure. The instructions below show the components that require removal, but since the original .exe file might be anywhere, we encourage employing anti-malware software. It will automatically erase the ransomware and, more important, protect you against ransomware and other threats in the future.
Removal Guide
- Move to the Desktop.
- Right-click and Delete the ransom note file called README.txt.
- Scan the system for the malicious {unknown name}.exe launcher file. If you find it, Delete it.
- Empty Recycle Bin.
- Complete a full system scan to check if leftovers exist. If they do, you must erase them.
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