DBGer Ransomware

DBGer Ransomware is an infection that all Windows users need to be careful about; however, it appears that this infection is specifically targeted at those living in China and Korea. This is the assumption we are making because messages in Chinese and Korean, as well as English, and presented via the ransom note file. Of course, anyone could become a victim of this threat if the conditions are right, and we are hoping that you can still protect your operating system against this malicious threat. If it is too late, and the infection has already corrupted your personal files, we advise removing DBGer Ransomware as soon as possible. Although that will not get your files decrypted, you do not want malware on your operating system under any circumstances. If you are sure you cannot delete the ransomware yourself, keep reading this report, and maybe you will change your mind. We also offer an alternative that should please both experienced and inexperienced Windows users.

Our malware researchers have made a surprising discovery: DBGer Ransomware was created by the same cyber criminal who stands behind Satan Ransomware. This infection was first detected almost two years before the one we are discussing in this report. This proves that cyber attackers are not standing down, and they keep creating new threats that have been proven to be very lucrative; at least, in the past. According to our researchers, the malicious Satan Ransomware used to be spread via the TOR network, and the latest research shows that DBGer Ransomware is spread using an EternalBlue exploit and an open-source utility called Mimikatz. Without a doubt, the infection invades the operating system silently, and if you do not notice and remove it in time, it starts encrypting your precious personal files. When files are encrypted, their names are modified too. The “[dbger@protonmail.com]” prefix is added at the front, and the “.dbger” extension is attached at the end. If you need an example, a file called “example.doc” turns to “[dbger@protonmail.com]example.doc.dbger.” If you find that your personal files are modified in such a manner, you can rest assured that you need to remove ransomware.

The ransom note file dropped by DBGer Ransomware is called “How__to__decrypt__files.txt,” and it should be created in a Windows local disk (e.g., C:\). As mentioned already, the message within the file is presented in English, Chinese, and Korean. The message informs that the victim must send a ransom of 1 Bitcoin (converts to more than 6,000 USD) to 3Kvc33uNHe9LpJo7Hj6H9JS66ZUVhMm2DR (Bitcoin wallet address that is currently empty). The message also lists dbger@protonmail.com as an email address you can use to contact the creator of DBGer Ransomware. It is suggested that you can obtain a special decryption key only if you pay the ransom in 3 days and then confirm it via email. Should you obey these demands? Since a free decryptor does not exist, and you might not have backups for all of your files, you might think that this is your only option. Although it is, that does not mean that it is valid. If you pay the ransom and do as instructed, it is highly unlikely that you will obtain a decryptor.

We hope that you can get your files decrypted, but even if you cannot, you want to delete DBGer Ransomware as quickly as possible. The infection is controlled by cyber criminals, and you do not want them using malware to control your own operating system. The good news is that if you know where the launcher of the ransomware is, you can delete it manually. Check the Desktop, Downloads, and Temp folders to check for recently downloaded files. Hopefully, you can identify and remove DBGer Ransomware. Of course, you should not go guessing. If you are not able to find and erase the malicious ransomware manually, you want to install a trustworthy program that can perform malware removal automatically. Choose the right anti-malware program, and it will keep you protected in the future too. Without a doubt, our research team advises that both experienced and inexperienced users employ this program to ensure that malware cannot invade in the future.

DBGer Ransomware Removal

1. Delete all recently downloaded suspicious files to erase the launcher.
2. Delete the ransom note file called How__to__decrypt__files.txt.
3. Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a full system scan right away.

N.B. If malware leftovers are found, do not rest until every single malicious component is erased.