How to remove Clown ransomware

Clown ransom note:

All of your files have been encrypted
Your computer was infected with a ransomware virus. Your files have been encrypted and you won't
be able to decrypt them without our help.What can I do to get my files back?You can buy our special
decryption software, this software will allow you to recover all of your data and remove the
ransomware from your computer.The price for the software is $24,622.70. Payment can be made in Bitcoin only.
How do I pay, where do I get Bitcoin?
Purchasing Bitcoin varies from country to country, you are best advised to do a quick google search
yourself  to find out how to buy Bitcoin.
Many of our customers have reported these sites to be fast and reliable:
Coinmama - https://www.coinmama.com Bitpanda - https://www.bitpanda.com


Payment informationAmount: 2.1473766 BTC
Bitcoin Address:  17CqMQFeuB3NTzJ2X28tfRmWaPyPQgvoHV

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Clown ransomware.

What is Clown ransomware?

Clown is a new ransomware virus in the Chaos family. This seemingly-unusual name is derived from the file extension used by the virus.
Just like every other program in the ransomware category, Clown encrypts files so that it can demand ransom. But it also renames these files, giving them the aforementioned .clown file extension. This is not the first time the hackers have made a ransomware virus with a humorous name; they likely do this to make it harder for the victims to look up the virus online.
The hackers’ demands are outlined in the “read_it.txt” file, pictured on the image above. The hackers demand 2.1473766 BTC, which is completely unreasonable; currently, one Bitcoin costs around 25,000 US dollars. So you will have to pay more than $50,000 to recover your files (the ransom note states that you will have to pay $24,622.70, but this information is wrong).
Obviously, very few people are willing to pay more than fifty grand to recover their files, even if these files are quite important to them. Luckily, there is an alternative. Read the guide below to learn how to remove Clown ransomware and decrypt .clown files without paying this outrageous sum of money to the hacker.

How to remove ScareCrow ransomware

ScareCrow ransom note:

ScareCrow encrypted your files!


To restore contact us in telegram(desktop.telegram.org):


@ScareCrowRestore1


@ScareCrowRestore2


@ScareCrowRestore3


Your ID: [REDACTED]

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove ScareCrow ransomware.

What is ScareCrow ransomware?

ScareCrow is a malicious program that locks your files and demands money for unlocking them. In more technical terms, it encrypts the data on your computer. This category of viruses is known as ransomware.
This ransomware program also renames the files after encrypting them. This is very common; the hackers don’t want their attack to be dismissed as a computer glitch, because no one will pay them in this case. So they want to make it clear that the computer was hacked. ScareCrow achieves this by giving the encrypted files .CROW file extension.
The virus also creates a ransom note, a text file called “readme.txt”. You can read it on the image above, but, unfortunately, it doesn’t say much. The hackers simply mention their contact information and the ID assigned to the victim.
Because of this, it is not possible to know how much money the hackers want without contacting them. But this is not a good idea; this way, the hackers will learn that you’re an actual human and will try to attack your computer more frequently.
As an alternative, you can remove ScareCrow ransomware and decrypt .CROW files without messaging the hackers. The guide below will explain the procedure.

How to remove Dgnlwjw ransomware

Dgnlwjw ransom note:

We inform you that your network has undergone a penetration test, during which we encrypted
your files and downloaded more than 100 GB of your and your customers data, including:

 

Accounting
Confidential documents
Personal data
Copy of some mailboxes
Databases backups

 

Important! Do not try to decrypt the files yourself or using third-party utilities.
The only program that can decrypt them is our decryptor.
Any other program will only damage files in such a way that it will be impossible to restore them.

 

You can get all the necessary evidence, discuss with us possible solutions to this problem and request a decryptor by using the contacts below.
Please be advised that if we don't receive a response from you within 3 days, we reserve the right to publish files to the public.


Contact us:
funny385@swisscows.email or funny385@proton.me

 

===========================================================


Customer service TOX ID: 0FF26770BFAEAD95194506E6970CC1 C395B04159038D785DE316F05CE6DE67324C6038727A58
Only emergency! Use if support is not responding

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Dgnlwjw ransomware.

What is Dgnlwjw ransomware?

Dgnlwjw is a malicious program that encrypts the files on the victim’s computer. The hackers then offer “decryption services”, hoping that the victim had some sensitive or valuable data they’d want back. As the hackers are basically holding the files ransom, this category of programs is known as ransomware.
Dgnlwjw belongs to the Snatch ransomware family. It changes the encrypted files’ names, giving them .dgnlwjw file extension. This is not a coincidence; the virus was named after its extension, as it is often the only unique thing about them.
To demand ransom from their victims, the virus creates a text file named “HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT”. You can read the ransom note on the image above. Unfortunately, it doesn’t contain much information. The hackers do not mention how much they want for decryption. However, the note suggests that Dgnlwjw was made to target companies, so the ransom amount is likely quite substantial.
So what should you do if you’re a normal person whose computer has been infected with Dgnlwjw? Not give up, that’s for sure. Our guide contains several methods that will allow you to remove Dgnlwjw ransomware and decrypt .dgnlwjw files without involving the hackers.

How to remove Mekwyk ransomware

Mekwyk ransom note:

::: Greetings :::

Little FAQ:
.1.
Q: Whats Happen?
A: Your files have been encrypted. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.

.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay in Monero(XMR) - this is one of the types of cryptocurrency, you can get acquainted  with it in more detail here: 

https://www.getmonero.org/

.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities - nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our 

interests.
To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc... not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back 

to you. That is our guarantee.

.4.
Q: How to contact with you?
A: Please, write us to our qTOX account: A2D64928FE333BF394C79BB1F0B8F3 E85AFE84F913135CCB481F0B13ADDDD1055AC5ECD33A05
   You can learn about this way of communication and download it here: https://qtox.github.io/
Or use Bitmessage and write to our address: BM-NC6V9JcMRuLPnSuPFN8upRPRRmHEMSFA
   You can learn about this way of communication and download it here: https://wiki.bitmessage.org/ and here: https://github.com/Bitmessage/PyBitmessage/releases/

.5.
Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?
A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

.6.
Q: If I don’t want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you will not cooperate with our service - for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice - time is much more valuable 

than money.

:::BEWARE:::
DON'T try to change encrypted files by yourself!
If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions - please make a backup for all encrypted files!
Any changes in encrypted files may entail damage of the private key and, as result, the loss all data.

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Mekwyk ransomware.

What is Mekwyk ransomware?

Mekwyk is a computer virus created to encrypt the victims’ files so that the hackers could demand money for their decryption. As this can be seen as holding the data ransom, these types of viruses are named ransomware.
Although encrypting the files is the most damaging thing Mekwyk does, it also performs several other actions. It renames the files after encrypting them; the victim’s unique ID and .mekwyk file extensiion get appended to the end of each filename.
The virus also creates a ransom note to communicate its demands to the victim. This note is a text file named “RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt”. A screenshot of this file can be seen above. You might have to right-click on the image and select “Open image in new tab” to read the text.
The note mentions that the hackers want to be paid in a cryptocurrency named Monero, however, it does not mention the actual price. Perhaps you’re considering writing them just to find out how much money they want, but this is not a good idea. Contacting the hackers means they will be much more likely to attack you again in the future. This is why you should follow our guide instead. It contains several methods to remove Mekwyk ransomware and decrypt .mekwyk files that do not involve paying the hackers or messaging them.

How to remove Erqw ransomware

What is Erqw ransomware?

Erqw is a file-encrypting virus, which means that it’s classified as ransomware. More specifically, Erqw is a variant of STOP/Djvu ransomware.
There are thousands of such variants, and hundreds of recent ones. That is because it is very easy for the hackers to produce a new STOP/Djvu variant; all of them strongly resemble one another as hackers reuse most of the code. For example, if you check out Assm ransomware, another STOP/Djvu variant that’s been active recently, you will find that it’s very similar to Erqw.
The easiest way to tell these viruses apart is to look at the names of encrypted files. Very often, ransomware programs will rename them; in our case, the files are given .erqw file extension. This means that a file named “song.mp3” would be renamed to “song.mp3.erqw” after encryption.
Erqw virus creates a ransom note, named “_readme.txt”, to communicate its demands to the victim. It demands $980 in ransom, or $490 if paid within 72 hours after the attack. The note frames it as a discount, however it simply means that the price will double after three days.
This increase in price is designed to manipulate the victims into paying, but you shouldn’t. There are other ways to remove Erqw ransomware and decrypt .erqw files, after all. The guide below lists a few.

How to remove Script ransomware

Script ransom note:

Chaos Virus !

contact me on instagram : @r.sgfs , to decrypt your files

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Script ransomware.

What is Script ransomware?

Script is a malicious program in the Chaos family. It is categorized as ransomware, which means that the program’s goal is to extort money by encrypting the files and demanding pay for their decryption.
After encrypting the files, the virus also renames them. Each file is given .Script file extension. This means that a file named “video.mp4”, for example, would be renamed “video.mp4.Script” after getting encrypted.
Script also changes the victim’s desktop wallpaper, and, more importantly, creates a ransom note. The note is a very short text file, named “read_it.txt”, which you can read on the image above. As you can see, it barely contains any information at all; the victim is simply told to message the hacker on Telegram.
However, doing so is associated with certain risks. Even if you don’t agree to pay, contacting the hacker can make you a target of another ransomware attack in the future. Luckily, there are alternatives. It is possible to remove Script ransomware and decrypt .Script files without contacting the criminal at all. Read the guide below to learn how to accomplish this.

How to remove Masons ransomware

Masons ransom note:

Attention! All your files are encrypted!
To restore your files and access them,
send an SMS with the text [REDACTED] to the User Telegram

@mineralIaha/@root_king1

 

You have 1 attempts to enter the code. If this
amount is exceeded, all data will irreversibly deteriorate. Be
careful when entering the code!


Glory @six62ix

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove Masons ransomware.

What is Masons ransomware?

Masons is a recently discovered virus that falls under the ransomware category. These viruses are designed to make money for the hackers by extorting it from the victims. The virus encrypts the data on the victim’s computer, which renders it inaccessible. Then, the virus demands money to decrypt the data. Many hackers behind ransomware are targeting companies, but regular people fall victims to ransomware as well.
Masons renames the files after encrypting them; they are given .masons file extension. This means that a file that was previously named “image.jpg” would become “image.jpg.masons”, for example. This is useful for identifying the virus.
The demands of the hacker are communicated using a text file called “six62ix.txt”. The full text of this ransom note can be read on the image above; sadly, it contains nothing of interest. The victim is not told how much they have to pay, merely instructed to contact the hacker on Telegram.
However, this is not a good idea. Nothing prevents the hacker from simply taking your money and disappearing; there’s no guarantee they will decrypt your files. This is why you should learn about alternate ways to remove Masons ransomware and decrypt .masons files. The guide below is a useful resource, describing several such ways.

How to remove Erop ransomware

What is Erop ransomware?

Erop is a ransomware-type virus in the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware. It is intended to generate money by encrypting files on the target computer and demanding money for decryption. As this behavior can be described as holding the victims’ data ransom, this type of viruses is called ransomware.
All STOP/Djvu viruses are similar to each other. They’re similar in the way they act – not that there’s much variation when it comes to ransomware – but they also leave identical ransom notes and have identical demands. You can see it yourself by checking out Assm ransomware, another virus in this family.
With this level of similarity, the only way to distinguish STOP/Djvu ransomware is by file extension. When these viruses encrypt the files, they also change the extension of these files; in this case, .erop file extension. This is why this virus is called Erop ransomware.
Erop’s ransom note is called “_readme.txt”, a plain text file that can be read on the image above. The hackers demand $980 for decryption. They offer a 50% discount for those who pay within three days, but even $490 is a significant sum.
So what should you do? Not pay, that’s for sure. Paying is dangerous and unreliable; thankfully, there are other ways to remove Erop ransomware and decrypt .erop files. Read the guide below for instructions.

How to remove ZFX ransomware

ZFX ransom note:

::: Hey :::

Small FAQ:

.1.
Q: What's going on?
A: Your files have been encrypted. The file structure was not affected, we did our best to prevent this from happening.

.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you want to decrypt your files, you will need to pay us.

.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: It's just business. We are absolutely not interested in you and your transactions, except for profit. If we do not fulfill our work and obligations, no one will cooperate with us. It's not in our interest.
To check the possibility of returning files, you can send us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions (jpg, xls, doc, etc... not databases!) and small sizes (max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send them back to you. This is our 

guarantee.

.4.
Q: How to contact you?
A: You can write to us at our mailboxes: CryptedData@tfwno.gf

.5.
Q: How will the decryption process take place after payment?
A: After payment, we will send you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

.6.
Q: If I don't want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you do not cooperate with our service - it does not matter to us. But you will lose your time and data because only we have the private key. In practice, time is much more valuable than money.

:::BEWARE:::
DO NOT try to modify encrypted files yourself!
If you try to use third party software to recover your data or antivirus solutions - back up all encrypted files!
Any changes to the encrypted files may result in damage to the private key and, as a result, the loss of all data.

Note:
::::::IF WE HAVE NOT RESPONSE YOU BY MAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS::::::
Spare contact for communication:
If we have not answered your email within 24 hours, you can contact us via the free messenger qTox
Download from the link https://tox.chat/download.html
Next go qTox 64-bit
after downloading the program, install it and go through a short registration.
Our Tox ID
[REDACTED]

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove ZFX ransomware.

What is ZFX ransomware?

ZFX is a new ransomware program; this means it’s a virus that encrypts the victims’ files and holds them ransom.
The virus performs several actions. The most important one is file encryption, but it also renames the files (adding information to the filenames and giving them .ZFX file extension), changes the desktop wallpaper (for visibility purposes), and creates a ransom note named “+README-WARNING+.txt”.
The note, which can be read in full on the image above, contains a rather lengthy FAQ as well as some contact information. Despite this, it does not mention how much money hackers want for decryption. Perhaps the hackers intend to negotiate with each victim, or don’t want to scare people away by mentioning their high prices.
Either way, you should not pay these criminals as it is not a reliable procedure. They can take the payment and disappear without decrypting your data, or they can choose to attack you again afterwards. Instead, perhaps you should learn about other ways to remove ZFX ransomware and decrypt .ZFX files. The guide below contains several such methods.

How to remove Assm ransomware

What is Assm ransomware?

Assm is a recent strain of STOP/Djvu ransomware. That is to say, Assm is a virus that makes money by encrypting victims’ files. This is achieved by offering “paid decryption services”; the hackers essentially demand ransom for users’ data.
Obviously, encrypting data is Assm’s main function. But it is not the only one. Several secondary procedures are performed as well. The virus renames the affected files, giving them .assm file extension. This is the easiest way to distinguish this ransomware from others, as all STOP/Djvu strains highly resemble each other.
Another secondary function is the creation of the ransom note. This is very important to hackers, as without a note, they cannot demand money from their victims. The note is named “_readme.txt” and tells the victim to pay $980 for decryption. The full text of the note can be read on the image above.
If your computer has been infected with Assm, you may be tempted to pay the ransom. However, this is a bad idea; nothing prevents the hackers from taking your money without decrypting the files. Indeed, they do this quite often. This is why you should look into alternate ways to remove Assm ransomware and decrypt .assm files, such as those listed in the guide below.

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