What is Kitz ransomware?
Kitz is a harmful program in the ransomware category. This type of viruses is known for encrypting the files on your computer and demanding money for their decryption.
Kitz is a part of the STOP/Djvu ransomware family (a group of viruses all based on one template). This is why it’s similar to other STOP/Djvu viruses like Torm ransomware.
Files encrypted by the Kitz virus receive .kitz file extension; in fact, this is how the virus got its name. This is useful for the purposes of identification, but not for much else. The ransom note left by the virus, “_readme.txt”, is much more useful. It contains important information about the virus, specifically, how much money the hackers demand.
This demand is always the same when it comes to STOP/Djvu malware: the hackers want 980 US dollars. There’s also a “discount” for those who pay quickly, but you should remember that this is a trick.
Considering how many STOP/Djvu strains exist out there, it’s unlikely that the hackers actually bother decrypting anyone’s files. More likely, they will simply take the money and stop replying; such situations are very common. This is why you should learn about other ways to remove Kitz ransomware and decrypt .kitz files. Some of them are described in the guide below, so go ahead and read it.