What is Jeff Ransomware?
After taking a closer look at Jeff Ransomware, our researchers concluded it is probably still being developed. Therefore, we doubt the malware could be spread among a lot of users. Nonetheless, we believe it is essential to learn about it just the same in case it gets upgraded and becomes a serious threat. In the article, we will explain why we believe it not yet finished and talk about its working manner. Moreover, users who are interested in how it could be erased will find instructions showing how to do so manually. Of course, if you encounter an updated version of Jeff Ransomware, it might act differently, and the provided deletion guide may not help you remove it completely. For this reason, it might be best to use a legitimate antimalware tool that could take care of the malicious program with no trouble.
Where does Jeff Ransomware come from?
Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com doubt Jeff Ransomware is widely distributed yet. However, we could list a couple of possible distribution methods the cybercriminals behind the malware might use, based on our experience with similar infections. First of all, we would recommend staying away from Spam emails or any email message received from a person you are not familiar with. For example, emails rushing you to open links to other web pages or run files you did not expect to receive. Another popular way to spread such threats is to bundle them with installers from torrent and other untrustworthy file-sharing websites, so it would be a good idea not to download pirated programs or unknown freeware. Our last advice would be to employ a legitimate antimalware tool that could warn you about suspicious data or threats.
How does Jeff Ransomware work?
It looks like the malware works from the directory it gets launched. In other words, if you downloaded it to your Desktop folder, it should stay there instead of making any copies and moving to different directories. What’s more, our researchers report Jeff Ransomware can encrypt more or less all file types, although the sample we tested can do so only in one particular location: C:\Users\Umut\Desktop\takemeon. Naturally, if you do not have a user named Umut and a folder titled takemeon at the same time this current version of the malware should not do any damage to your data. Unfortunately, if the hackers decide to update it, they could make the malicious application encrypt all user’s personal files or even program files. Usually, the only data left unaffected are files related to Windows. Otherwise, the computer might become unbootable, and it would be more difficult to display a ransom note or for the victim to pay a ransom.
The files encrypted by Jeff Ransomware should be locked with a secure AES-256 encryption algorithm, and they are supposed to have an extension called .jefftheransomware. After the encryption process, the infection may play a particularly annoying sound and show a picture with a scary face. A button on it should stop the music and open another window containing a ransom note written in English and Turkish. At the moment the message does not explain how to make the payment or how much the decryption would cost. Besides, the “Recover My Files” button does not even work.
How to eliminate Jeff Ransomware?
Paying a ransom is always risky and could go wrong, which is why we never recommend it. Fortunately, if you encounter this version of Jeff Ransomware, you do not have to worry about it. To remove it manually you should have a look at the instructions located below the text. The malicious application can be erased with automatic features too: you just need to download a reliable antimalware tool you trust.
Erase Jeff 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 malware’s launcher.
- Right-click the malicious file and press Delete.
- Close File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle bin.
- Restart the system.
100% FREE spyware scan and
tested removal of Jeff Ransomware*
Stop these Jeff Ransomware Processes:
0 Comments.