Diskdoctor Ransomware

Diskdoctor Ransomware is ready to get your personal files, and it is not shy to do is as soon as it slithers into your operating system. This means that if you do not detect and delete the infection’s launcher right away, you will not be able to stop the file encryption process. Most victims of this malware will not even notice the process because it is silent. Are you one of those victims who realized that malware got in only after your files were corrupted and the HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT file was created on the Desktop? Hopefully, this malware has not slithered into your system at all, and you still have a chance to protect your personal files and the operating system. That can be done by employing reliable anti-malware software and by backing up files on cloud storage or external drives. If the threat has attacked already, but backups exist, the only thing you need to figure out is hot to remove Diskdoctor Ransomware. The process might seem intimidating, but we are ready to guide you through it.

Scarab Ransomware is a well-known infection that our research team has found to have multiple copies of. Besides Diskdoctor Ransomware, other clones include Scarab-Horsuke Ransomware, Pgpsnippet Ransomware, and Rebus Ransomware. They all can encrypt files, and they all require removal. These malicious threats can slither in using unsafe RDP channels, corrupted spam emails, malicious downloaders, and other known security vulnerabilities. Although in many cases the only thing the user can do is install anti-malware software to keep malicious threats away, in other cases, they themselves need to be more cautious so as not to be tricked into executing malware. All in all, whether or not you executed Diskdoctor Ransomware yourself, it always acts in the same way. First, it uses an encryption key to encode the data of your personal files so that you could not read them. Then, the infection creates the ransom note file to make it clear to you what you are expected to do. The HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT file is most likely to be created on the Desktop, but copies could be placed everywhere. Do not be afraid to open this file, but do not forget to remove it when the time comes.

The message represented via the ransom note of Diskdoctor Ransomware is very straightforward: You need to email a special ID code to DiskDoctor@protonmail.com. It is suggested that this is how you can receive the “decoder” and additional instructions. Of course, cyber criminals would never give you what you wanted without getting something out of it. In fact, we are not sure if the decryption tool or key would be given to you regardless of what you do. Without a doubt, the creators of the malicious Diskdoctor Ransomware want you to pay for the decoder, and the instructions that they send you are likely to explain how to set up a crypto-currency wallet and then transfer money to the cyber criminals’ wallet. As it should be obvious by now, we do not recommend obeying to the demands, because there are no guarantees that you would get anything in return for the ransom. Most likely, the corrupted files with the “.DiskDoctor” extension would remain encrypted even if you paid the ransom twice.

Let’s be frank here: Your operating system is not protected. If it were, the malicious ransomware could not have invaded it. Therefore, you need to figure out how you will rectify this issue. Without a doubt, we recommend installing anti-malware software. It would automatically delete Diskdoctor Ransomware – and other threats if they exist – and it would also ensure complete protection against ransomware and other types of malware. It is not recommended that you rely on your own skills to keep the system guarded, but if that is what you choose, you will need to remove Diskdoctor Ransomware manually. Hopefully, you can find and identify the launcher file; otherwise, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to get rid of this malware on your own. Do you want to discuss this malicious threat further? If you do, the comments section is open, and we are ready for a smart conversation.

Diskdoctor Ransomware Removal

1. Delete all recently downloaded suspicious files (you need to look for the launcher of the ransomware, but its location and name are unknown).
2. Delete all copies of the file named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
3. Empty Recycle Bin and immediately install a malware scanner to determine if your system is clean.