Russenger Ransomware

What is Russenger Ransomware?

Cyber criminals are exploiting security vulnerabilities and backdoors to spread yet another file-encrypting infection, and it is called Russenger Ransomware. It is not known how exactly this malicious threat spreads, and that, in part, might be due to the fact that different methods could be employed. Hopefully, you can take care of your virtual security to ensure that this dangerous threat cannot slither in. You can do that by installing trustworthy security software. It is also important that you are cautious yourself. For example, many victims let in ransomware by opening corrupted spam email attachments. Random links and files could be used to distribute malware. It could also be concealed as beneficial software, and could be spread using attractive software bundles. Hopefully, you still have time to keep this malware away. If your operating system was already corrupted, undoubtedly, you want to remove Russenger Ransomware as soon as possible. The bad news is that your files will not be decrypted after you delete the malware. Keep reading if you want to learn more about this malicious threat.testtest

How does Russenger Ransomware work?

Russenger Ransomware is similar to Bananacrypt Ransomware, Rarucrypt Ransomware, and most other file-encrypting threats. When it slithers in, it encrypts files, and then it introduces users to very specific demands. Although this activity is highly aggressive, the victim is unlikely to notice. Unfortunately, if the file encryptor got in, it is most likely that you realized it only after you found your files corrupted. When the infection corrupts files, it attaches a unique extension, “.messenger-[random letters and numbers].” The letter and number combination at the end is unique for every single file that is corrupted, which is highly unusual. The threat is most likely to corrupt photos, documents, media files, and similar content, and so you have to check the folders where such files are stored. If you find a file corrupted by Russenger Ransomware, you will not be able to open it, and you should find a copy of a file named “Инструкция по дешифровке.txt” as well. You can open this file to read the message represented via it, but when you start the removal process, do not forget that you will need to delete every copy of the ransom note file.

The message represented via the “Инструкция по дешифровке.txt” file, of course, is in Russian. The message informs that all victims of the threat must email messenger@riseup.net. What would happen if you emailed cyber criminals? They could send you malware or trick you into disclosing personal data – for example, your personal email address – but, most likely, that would provide you with instructions on how to pay a ransom. You should be informed that all of your files would be decrypted as soon as you paid the ransom, but, of course, no one can guarantee that that is what would happen. Considering that, in most cases, cyber criminals disappear as soon as they get the money, your chances of recovering your files by obeying their instructions are very slim. Without a doubt, you have better things to put your money to, and so you should not even think about financing cyber criminals. But what about the files corrupted by Russenger Ransomware? Unfortunately, if you do not have backups, they might be lost forever.

How to remove Russenger Ransomware

There is not much to deleting Russenger Ransomware, as long as you know where the launcher is. According to our research, the threat operates from where it was launched, and no copies or other functional files are created. So, if you were tricked into downloading, opening, and running the malicious .exe file yourself, you should be able to delete the ransomware yourself. Besides the .exe file, you also need to erase all copies of the ransom note file. What if you cannot find and erase the launcher, and what if you are also simultaneously dealing with multiple other threats? If that is the conundrum you are dealing with, install a legitimate anti-malware program. All infections will be removed automatically, and, what is even more important, your operating system will gain all-rounded protection. Without such protection, you might be facing ransomware again, and we are sure that is not what you want.

Removal Instructions

  1. Find and Delete the {random launcher name}.exe file.
  2. Delete all copies of the Инструкция по дешифровке.txt file.
  3. To get rid of these components for good, Empty Recycle Bin.
  4. Install a trusted malware scanner to check your operating system for malicious leftovers (if malware is found, make sure you erase it immediately). 100% FREE spyware scan and
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