What is DBGer Ransomware?
DBGer Ransomware is a malicious program that may attack computers vulnerable to the so-called EternalBlue exploit. If the malware succeeds and settles in it should encipher user’s photos, documents, and other personal files with a secure encryption algorithm. As a result, the device should be unable to recognize modified files. Meaning, the only way to access them is decrypting them. Sadly, the only ones capable of deciphering data encrypted by DBGer Ransomware is the hackers who created it, and they ask for around six thousand US dollars for such services. Naturally, if you do not have so much money to spare, or do not want to risk being scammed; we would advise ignoring the malware’s displayed ransom note. For more information about the threat and the ways it can be erased, you should read our full article.
Where does DBGer Ransomware come from?
Unlike many other ransomware applications that are distributed via malicious email attachments or software installers, DBGer Ransomware seems to be spread with the help of EternalBlue exploit. It a tool that allows entering the system by exploiting a specific vulnerability in Windows operating systems. It was employed by WannaCry Ransomware developers some time ago, but Microsoft prepared patches for all Windows versions and users who downloaded them were no longer vulnerable to such attacks. Probably, the cybercriminals who developed this malicious program believe there still are those who did not update their operating systems. If you think your operating system could be out of date, we would advise updating it at once just to be safe, and the malware should be unable to get in.
How does DBGer Ransomware work?
To our knowledge, the malicious program seeks to encipher only private user’s files, which means all data belonging to the operating system or other software should be unaffected. Afterward, DBGer Ransomware is supposed to drop a text file named How__to__decrypt__files.txt on the computer’s C: disk. Opening it should reveal a text message written in three languages (English, Chinese, and Korean), so it is possible the cybercriminals may target a massive amount of users from different countries. What’s more, the message may ask to send 1 Bitcoin to a specific Bitcoin wallet address within three days. Apparently, after three days the hackers will no longer be able to decrypt any files. Probably, the unique decryption keys need for decryption process are held on a secret server set to delete them after the given time runs out. Nevertheless, we do not advise panicking or even considering making the payment. After all, you cannot be sure DBGer Ransomware’s will bother to send you anything instead of just taking your money and doing whatever they want.
How to remove DBGer Ransomware?
Users who do not want to take any chances with DBGer Ransomware should get rid of it with no hesitation. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say the malware can be removed manually if the user finds and erases the data the malicious program created when the computer got infected. The instructions located below the article will tell you how you may find such files. Still, if the task looks too difficult, it might be easier to download a reliable antimalware tool and perform a full system scan.
Get rid of DBGer Ransomware
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Select Task Manager.
- Search for the threat’s process.
- Select this process and click End Task.
- Leave Task Manager.
- Tap Windows key+E.
- Navigate to the following paths:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%\desktop
%USERPROFILE%\downloads - Find the file that was placed when the device got infected.
- Right-click the malicious file and press Delete.
- Locate the malware’s ransom note (How__to__decrypt__files.txt), then right-click it and press Delete.
- Close File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle bin.
- Restart the system.
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