What is PXJ Ransomware?
We might not know the very details about PXJ Ransomware, but it is clear that this program is a malicious computer infection that should be taken seriously. In this description, we will give you the general idea of what this infection is, and how it is possible to protect yourself from such threats.
The most important thing is that you have to remain vigilant. While removing PXJ Ransomware and other similar infections might not be too challenging, it is a lot more difficult to restore your computer to what it was before the infection. Hence, thread carefully, and do not hesitate to invest in a powerful security tool if necessary.
Where does PXJ Ransomware come from?
It doesn’t look like PXJ Ransomware belongs to any prominent ransomware infection family. Although its ransom note follows the same rhetoric as those from the STOP Ransomware family. Nevertheless, we really cannot claim that this infection is related to the STOP Ransomware programs. It is quite common for malware developers to “borrow” aspects of different programs without meaning to make proper credit. Therefore, the similarities in the ransom notes might be just a coincidence.
Next, we have to pay attention to how this infection spreads. It’s not too surprising that PXJ Ransomware employs the most common ransomware distribution measures. It uses spam emails and software bundles to reach its victims. At the same time, it also means that users download and install this program on their computers themselves. It’s just that the infection tricks users into believing they are downloading a useful file (in the case of spam email campaigns) or they miss the threat by focusing on another application (in the case of bundled downloads).
It just means that we have to be very attentive when we encounter new programs and files online. If you must have a new application, be sure to download it from its official website. Stay away from file-sharing pages because they can be easily exploited for malware distribution. Also, when you receive new programs and files, don’t hesitate to scan them with a security tool of your choice. It might slow down the program installation, but if the file is malicious, you would definitely avoid a serious trouble.
What does PXJ Ransomware do?
Most of the users who get infected with this ransomware fail to employ the safety measures we have discussed above. Then they are left to witness their files getting encrypted one by one. At first, they might not notice anything, but soon, the program will lock up their files by employing a powerful encryption algorithm.
All the files contain sequences of information in bytes. Your operating system is programmed to read those sequences. When your program reads the files properly, you get an image on your screen or a text document. Encryption scrambles those sequences, and the operating system can no longer read your files. Also, after the encryption, all your important picture and document files will have a new “.pxj” extension. The extension basically shows which files were affected by the program.
PXJ Ransomware also drops a ransom note. The ransom note can be found in the LOOK.txt file. Here’s what it has to say:
Hello.
All your files like photos, databases, videos, documents and other importants are encrypted with strong algorithm.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
<…>
If you do not contact us within 3 days, the price will double every day.
And if you do not get in touch for a week, your files will be lost forever.
Sounds quite daunting, doesn’t it? But this kind of rhetoric shouldn’t push you into contacting these criminals. For one, no one can guarantee that they would issue the decryption key for you. And second, by paying the ransom you would only enable them to create more malicious programs.
How do I remove PXJ Ransomware?
Since this program doesn’t drop additional files, we just need to remove the file that launched PXJ Ransomware on your computer. That is not hard. You might also want to invest in a powerful security application that would help you scan your PC. As for your files, do not hesitate to address a local professional for all the potential file recovery options.
Manual PXJ Ransomware Removal
- Remove the most recent files from Desktop.
- Go to the Downloads folder and delete the most recent files.
- Press Win+R and enter %TEMP%. Click the Enter key.
- Remove the most recent files from the directory.
- Use SpyHunter to run a full system scan.
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