What is Somik1 Ransomware?
Somik1 Ransomware is a ransomware infection that hasn’t been fully developed yet. However, it can still encrypt the target files, and so, it is a really dangerous security threat. Ransomware programs can be detrimental to small businesses that cannot afford to maintain file back-up storage. Therefore, you have to learn more about ransomware so that you could avoid Somik1 Ransomware and other similar intruders. It is true that it is not that hard to remove most of the ransomware programs from the infected computers, but dealing with the long-term infection consequences can be quite frustrating.
Where does Somik1 Ransomware come from?
It is very seldom that we know exactly who creates the infection and which channels it uses to reach its victims. And since Somik1 Ransomware is still under development, there is a good chance that certain aspects of this program will change in the future. Hence, we can only assume that the program employs the most common ransomware distribution methods.
That would be spam emails and unsafe RDP connections. The problem with such distribution methods is that the overall success rate is very low. Therefore, the sheer number of messages sent can be great to balance out the low infection success rate.
What’s more, whether the infection reaches the target system also depends on the user. Will the user open the installer file or not? And while no one would open such a file willingly, these files might look like legitimate documents that the user must open immediately. Hence, users get tricked into opening the files that eventually install Somik1 Ransomware and similar infections on their computers.
It is understandable if users cannot discern between regular and malicious files. However, if you download a new file and you are not sure whether the source is reliable or not, you can always scan that file with a security tool. If the scan indicates that the file is dangerous, you will be able to delete it immediately and successfully avoid a malicious infection.
What does Somik1 Ransomware do?
However, if users fail to stop Somik1 Ransomware from entering their systems, then the infection slithers into the system and launches full-fledged encryption. There is an extensive list of types of files that can be affected by this program. Let’s put it this way: almost every single file you keep in your library will be affected by the encryption.
As far as we know, Somik1 Ransomware ignores the files that are directly associated with it. For instance, it doesn’t touch HELLO.txt, somik1.exe, and xxx_media_player.exe files. Also, the encryption skips Windows, Intel, ProgramData, AMD, and Internet Explorer directories. It shows that Somik1 Ransomware still needs your system to work properly even once the encryption is complete. After all, it needs to collect the ransom payment, and it tells you about it in the ransom note. The ransom note is dropped in separate TXT format files across the affected directories. The victims can also see it in a note that pops up on their screens in a separate window:
All your files are blocked!!!
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail ARNOLDMICHEL2@TUTANOTA.COM
Free decryption as guarantee
- Before payment you can send us 1-2 files for free decryption.
- Please note that files must NOT contain valuable information.
Contact information also in files WARNING.txt on your desktop
The note goes on to say that you need to obtain Bitcoin if you want to transfer the ransom. It also doesn’t say how much you are supposed to pay to restore your files. It follows the usual ransom note pattern where ransomware creators no longer state the ransom sum.
How do I remove Somik1 Ransomware?
The peculiar thing about ransomware infections is that they are really easy to remove. That is because they cause so much chaos on your computer, that dealing with the consequences is a lot more daunting that the malware removal itself.
As mentioned, restoring files from an external back-up is the easiest option, but even if you do not have a back-up, you should be able to find the latest files in your mobile device or in your inbox. Whatever you do, do not succumb to the demands of these criminals!
Manual Somik1 Ransomware Removal Guide
- Delete the most recent files from Desktop.
- Go to the Downloads folder and delete the most recently downloaded files.
- Press Win+R and type %TEMP%. Click OK.
- Delete the newest files from the directory.
- Use SpyHunter to scan your computer.
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