What is Usam Ransomware?
Windows users beware, Usam Ransomware is on the loose. Unprotected systems with unpatched vulnerabilities are the ones that are likely to be affected by this dangerous threat, but note that it might not need to use vulnerabilities or secret backdoors to slither in. It might simply trick you into executing it yourself. This could be done by hiding the launcher of the infection within spam emails or bundled downloaders. In fact, cybercriminals have many different ways, in which malware can be spread, and it is your responsibility to ensure that your own operating system is an impenetrable fortress. Unfortunately, to some users, that is easier said than done. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers know very well what happens when ransomware slithers into an operating system. If the threat is caught and removed in time, disaster can be avoided. If the threat encrypts files first, victims might be enveloped into a scam. Keep reading to learn more about this scam as well as how to delete Usam Ransomware.
How does Usam Ransomware work?
Usam Ransomware is part of the STOP Ransomware family, to which Kuus Ransomware, Maas Ransomware, Kiratos Ransomware, and many other well-known infections belong to as well. They all work the same, and so the same tips can be used by the victims of all variants. The first thing that these infections do when they slither in is drop any additional components that might be used. In most cases, that is a ransom note file. The infection is dropped to a folder in the %LOCALAPPDATA% directory, but because the name of this folder is random, not all victims might be able to identify and delete it right away. Of course, the most important task for Usam Ransomware is to encrypt your personal files. It can corrupt photos, archives, projects, and documents. It can make videos and music files unreadable too. Although files are not removed, they are “locked,” and you cannot read them normally. This should push you into following instructions that, allegedly, should help you obtain a decryptor in the end.
Once all encrypted files are given the additional “.usam” extension, Usam Ransomware drops a ransom note file named “_readme.txt.” This file is safe to use, but you have to think twice before paying any attention to the information that is presented within. We suggest that you pay no attention at all. The purpose of the message is to convince you that you need a decryption tool and a key if you wish to get your files readable again. The trick is that you have to pay for the tool and key combination, and to pay, you need to send an email to the attackers first. Just like many of its clones, Usam Ransomware lists helpmanager@mail.ch and restoremanager@airmail.cc as the main points of contact. Can you trust the attackers enough to communicate with them? Of course, you cannot. You should send an email to them only if you want to expose yourself to an onslaught of potentially dangerous emails. Potential risks put aside, we do not recommend contacting the attackers because we do not recommend paying the ransom. The promise to give a decryptor in return for $490 is, most likely, a scam.
How to delete Usam Ransomware
Your operating system will remain just as vulnerable as it was before the attack of Usam Ransomware if you just follow the instructions below and take no additional steps to reinstate protection. Therefore, we suggest looking at the bigger picture. It is possible to remove Usam Ransomware and secure your system all at the same time, and all you really need to do is install one single application. We are talking about a trusted anti-malware application that can automatically delete threats and ensure full-time protection too. Comprehensive protection is important because that is what you need to defend yourself against ransomware and other threats in the future. Once you take care of this, we also recommend figuring out how to secure copies of your personal files, so that you would not need to experience devastating file encryption ever again. If you have backup copies right now, you can replace the corrupted files after deleting the infection. Another thing you can try is employing a free STOP Decryptor. Unfortunately, this tool does not guarantee full decryption.
Removal Instructions
- Simultaneously tap Windows and E keys to open File Explorer.
- Enter %LOCALAPPDATA% into the field at the top.
- Delete the folder linked to the ransomware (name example: 0115174b-bd55-4caf-a89a-d8ff8132151f).
- Enter %HOMEDRIVE% into the field at the top.
- Delete the ransom note file named _readme.txt.
- Delete the folder named SystemID with the PersonalID.txt file inside.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately install a trusted malware scanner.
- Perform a full system scan to check for leftovers that you might still need to remove.
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