What is District ransomware?
District ransomware is a recently discovered computer virus. It encrypts victims’ data with the intention of holding it ransom; for this reason, it has been categorized as ransomware.
In addition to encrypting the files, District also renames them. The hackers’ e-mail, “altdelete@cock.li”, is added to the end of file names, as well as .district file extension. It also creates a ransom note named “READ_IT.district”. This note can be read on the image above.
The hackers say that victims have only 96 hours to pay them, and that their contacts change every three days. This, however, is inconsistent; 96 hours is four days, not three. This is most likely a lie designed to scare the victims into paying. The note does not mention how much the hackers want for decrypting the files. It is unclear whether this is intentional or an oversight on their part.
Regardless, you’re advised not to contact these criminals. These unscrupulous characters have a reputation of disappearing after receiving the money, without decrypting any files at all. This is why exploring other ways to remove District ransomware and decrypt .district files is a worthwhile endeavor. Some of them can be learned from the guide below.