Cryptomaniac Ransomware

Cryptomaniac is ransomware coded to encrypt files so that they are no longer usable. Fortunately, the Cryptomaniac ransomware fails to do so. The infection is programmed in the Python programming language and is aimed at encoding over 100 types of file formats. Cryptomaniac has been investigated by malware researchers since mid-December, 2017, and the latest analysis of the infection suggests that this threat might be cloned in the future or used as a template for creating new destructive infections. Event thought the sample of Cryptomaniac possessed by our researchers does not succeed in encryption, the code might be tinkered at any time to cause extensive damage. You should be aware of ransomware and remove the Cryptomaniac ransomware immediately if it is already present on your PC.

The Cryptomaniac ransomware is spread through deceptive emails and unprotected RDP configurations. As regards email, you might receive an obfuscated file attachment containing a ransomware downloader, or you might find a questionable link in an suspicious-looking email. If you do not recognize the sender or suspect that the email received is a hoax, do not click on the links or attachments found. If you use RDP, you should make sure that your password are strong enough not to be cracked by black hat hackers. These two malware distribution channels are the major means of ransomware distribution, but you should bear in mind that there are many other types of malware, which is spread in other ways too. It is worth keeping your operating system protected so that there would be no need to worry about your security and malware removal.

Malware researchers have retrieved the list of extensions targeted by the authors of Cryptomaniac. The list include the formats .docb, .dotm, .xlt, .pps, .backup, .raw, .psd, .mp3, and many others. After encryption, you would not be able to launch music and image files, and you would be expected to pay a ransom of $500 in Bitcoin. The Cryptomaniac threat would create two files in different formats containing identical information. According to the .txt and .html files named "Readme_to_recover_files", all the files are encrypted and the only way to restore them is by paying up. A lot of businesses and inexperienced users have been deceived by ransomware and have paid the money demanded in the hope of getting their data recovered. This mistaken thinking of the victims has lead cyber criminals to a huge financial success. Very often the encrypted data cannot be decrypted, which is known only to the authors of the ransomware. By paying the ransom, a victim encourages the attackers to proceed with their plans. The Cryptomaniac ransomware does not encrypt files, and even if it did, making a payment to the attackers would not be wise.

Very often, ransomware threats offers their victims a chance to have some files decrypted, which is also offered by Cryptomaniac. The Cryptomaniac ransomware claims that a victim can restore up to 10 files. However, there are some restrictions: only certain formats of the attackers' choice are said to be decrypted. Such persuasive offers should be ignored and the threat removed, not to mention that the system should be shielded from malware.

It is easy to get deceived by this infection because of its threatening statement that 250 files will be deleted permanently after the reset of the infection or system. Moreover, it is claimed that 25 files are deleted every hour. The code of the infection shows that the infection is likely to behave as written in the ransom warning, which is another reason why it is important to act immediate after the computer gets infected by ransomware.

When it comes to the removal of the Cryptomaniac ransomware, our advice is to rely on a reputable security program, because your PC needs protection against many other threats, including trojan horses, browser hijackers, adware, and other threats that are not visible to the naked eye. Multiple threats may be running in the background of your computer, and you should be in control of all the processes. In case you want to try removing the Cryptomaniac ransomware manually, that is by yourself, use the following steps that will wall you through the process.

How to remove Cryptomaniac ransomware

1. Check the desktop and the Downloads folder for recently downloaded files that could be malicious. Delete questionable files.
2. Delete the files named Readme_to_recover_files.