Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com varation)

What is Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com varation)?

Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation), as the name suggests, is a new variant of an old infection, known as Dharma Ransomware. In some sources, the infection is also known by a different name, Crysis Ransomware. All in all, regardless of which name you identify the threat by, it acts the same, and you need to remove it for the same reasons and using the same methods. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team has analyzed this malicious threat, and, at this point, we do not have good news. If it encrypts files, there is nothing that can be done to restore them. Maybe we will gain access to a free file decryptor in the future, but that is unlikely to happen. Ransomware is successful because it is completely devastating, and victims are usually backed into a corner without any room to move. There are no options, and even the one offered by the attackers cannot be trusted. Ultimately, it appears that the only thing you can do is delete Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation), and our research team can show you the way.

How does Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) work?

There are many clones of Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) that we could mention. Some of them are Dharma Ransomware (.bkpx extension), Bestdecoding@cock.li Ransomware, and Decrypt@fros.cc Ransomware. Because these threats are practically identical, they are named after the one thing that separates them, and that is the email address. The infection we are discussing, of course, uses a unique email address, and it is “audit24@qq.com.” This email address is included in the extension that the threat adds to the encrypted files, which is “id-{user id}.[audit24@qq.com].RISK.” Besides the email, it also includes a unique ID number. The victims of the malicious Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) are urged to send the ID number to audit24@qq.com, and if you did that, you should receive information on how to pay a ransom to get a tool or a key that, allegedly, would automatically decrypt your personal files. The creator of the infection introduces you to this “option” using “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” and “Info.hta” files. To delete the first file, go to Desktop, and the directories of the HTA file are listed in the removal guide below.

If you think that you cannot get in trouble by emailing the creator of Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation), you are wrong. They can easily record your email address and share it with other malicious parties. In the end, your inbox could be flooded with ads, spam, phishing emails, and emails containing drive-by download links and malware installer files. This is why we suggest that you remove the ransom note files and pay no attention to the demands. Of course, if you are thinking about paying the ransom that, allegedly, would guarantee the full decryption of your personal files, you have no other option. Do so at your own risk, but remember that you are unlikely to get anything in return for the ransom; except for an avalanche of spam emails, maybe. We hope that you do not need to consider this as a real option at all because your personal files’ copies are backed up on a safe cloud or external drive that has not been affected by malware. If backups do not exist, but you had set a system restore point, you might be getting ready to use it, but it was found that Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) deletes shadow volume copies, and so this is not possible.

How to delete Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation)

In conclusion, when it comes to personal files, there is not much that you can do once Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation) attacks the system. Unless backups exist, your files are likely to be lost because decrypting them is not possible, and software that could take care of it does not seem to exist either. If you pay the ransom requested by the attackers, you are unlikely to get anywhere. Therefore, we advise that you focus your energy on removing Dharma Ransomware (audit24@qq.com variation). The threat’s launcher should have a unique name, and, depending on its installation, the location could be unique also. This is the only thing that should make manual removal complicated. If that is not an issue, follow the instructions below. If you cannot successfully delete the threat yourself, employ a trusted anti-malware program. This is what we recommend doing because this tool can simultaneously clean AND secure your operating system.

Removal Instructions

1. Right-click and Delete the malicious .exe file that launched the threat.
2. Launch Explorer by tapping Win and E keys on the keyboard.
3. Enter the following paths into the field at the top (one at a time) and delete the copy of the .exefile:
   • %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
   • %WINDIR%\System32
4. Delete the Info.htafile in the listed directories:
   • %APPDATA%
   • %WINDIR%\System32\Info.hta
5. Now, move to the Desktop and Delete the file named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
6. Launch RUN by tapping Win and R keys on the keyboard.
7. Type regedit.exe and click OK to open the Registry Editor menu.
8. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
9. Delete the malicious value whose value data points to the malicious .exe file mentioned above.
10. Exit Registry Editor and Explorer and then Empty Recycle Bin.
11. Employ a trusted malware scanner to thoroughly scan your system and check for malware leftovers. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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