What is Topi Ransomware?
Topi Ransomware is one of those infections that were created to mess with your private files. If it enters your operating system successfully, it is meant to encrypt photos, documents, media files, archives, and all other kinds of private files that are likely to mean a lot to you. Once encrypted, these files cannot be opened normally because the data is changed. That, however, does not mean that they are completely destroyed. If you can obtain a decryptor, it should restore the files back to normal. The problem is that the attackers are unlikely to provide you with a decryptor, and the free decryptor (STOP Decryptor) created by malware researchers might not work for you. Obviously, you do not need to worry about the recovery of files if you have backup copies, in which case, all you need to do is remove the corrupted files and replace them with copies. In any case, the first thing you need to do is delete Topi Ransomware.
How does Topi Ransomware work?
You have to be extremely cautious about spam emails and downloaders if you do not want to let the devious Topi Ransomware in. These are amongst the most popular backdoors that cybercriminals can use to spread malware, and they can use them to spread MOOL Ransomware, BBOO Ransomware, Reha Ransomware, Nbes Ransomware, and other threats that all belong to the STOP Ransomware family. Researchers created the free STOP Decryptor tool, but due to the number of new variants emerging every day, not all of them are yet decryptable. Can you use the tool to fully decrypt the files that were encrypted by Topi Ransomware? Maybe you cannot, and maybe you can. At the end of the day, if you do not have replacements for the files that were encrypted, this tool can offer hope. What you should not hope for is that the attackers will send you the decryptor as soon as you obey their demands. To make them clear, a file named “_readme.txt” is dropped. It is likely to be placed next to the encrypted files, the ones with the “.topi” extension added to the original names.
The message inside the text file informs that you have three days to pay a ransom of $490 in return for a decryptor. After that, the ransom is meant to go up to $980. To pay this sum, you need information about the method of payment, and you can get it only if you email helmanager@firemail.cc or helmanager@iran.ir. Well, if you do this, the attackers behind Topi Ransomware will first push you to pay a ransom, but later on, they might use this path to expose you to other infections and devious phishing scams. So, if you do not want to expose yourself to more security issues, we suggest that you refrain from contacting the attackers. What if you want to pay the ransom? We do not recommend it because Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers do not believe that you would obtain a decryptor in return for the ransom. If you are sure that you want to take the risk, create an email account that you will use to contact the attackers alone. Afterward, you can remove the account to ensure that Topi Ransomware creators and other cybercriminals cannot reach out to you again.
How to delete Topi Ransomware
It is perfectly normal if you are most worried about the removal of Topi Ransomware in this situation. However, you need to think about the future as well. Will you be able to ensure that new threats cannot slither in and attack your personal files again? Taking care of that manually is extremely tough, even if you have experience. We recommend implementing anti-malware software instead. This software will automatically delete Topi Ransomware and secure the system to keep it safe in the future. Another security measure you must take is to create copies of all personal files. If you have copies already, you can replace the corrupted files after the removal of the infection. Without a doubt, having copies is a real luxury in such a situation, and because creating copies and storing them outside the computer is not a process that takes a long time or costs a lot of money, we recommend that all Windows users take care of this.
Removal Instructions
- Delete the {unique name}.exe that launched the infection,
- Delete every copy of the ransom note file, _readme.txt.
- Launch File Explorer (tap Win+E) and enter %HOMEDRIVE% into the field at the top.
- Delete the _readme.txt file and the SystemID folder.
- Enter %LOCALAPPDATA% into the field at the top.
- Delete the {unique name} folder that contains ransomware files.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then run a full system scan ASAP using a legitimate malware scanner.
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