parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware

parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware is the newest Dharma/Crysis Ransomware family edition. Just like previous malicious applications, it encrypts the user’s files with a robust encryption algorithm. Afterward, the threat opens a ransom note with a message asking to contact the hackers via email (parambingobam@cock.li). If you infected your computer with this threat and now wonder should you email the threat’s creators, we would recommend reading the rest of our text. Further, we will talk about why you should not put up with any demands and what could happen if you do. Also, we will provide with more information about parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware. Users who are looking for a way to erase this malware manually should also find useful our prepared removal steps available at the end of the text. Needless to say, if there is something else you would like to know, you could leave a comment below this article.

First, we would like to start our report by explaining how a threat like parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware could appear on your computer. Usually, such malicious programs are spread with malicious email attachments, software installers, and other data shared via unreliable file-sharing websites, harmful advertisements, etc. In other words, the user himself might infect his device unknowingly if he interacts with harmful material. Thus, to protect your device, you have to be more careful when opening attachments classified as Spam, as well as, watch out for potentially harmful advertisements. Plus, to avoid downloading malicious installers, our researchers advise not to search for them on torrent and other untrustworthy file-sharing websites. Besides, if you ever download any data that you think could be dangerous, it would be advisable to scan it with a reliable antimalware tool first.

The malware creates various files before settling in, which means it might take a bit of time before it starts encrypting user’s files. Nonetheless, once parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware starts the encryption process, it should locate and lock all user’s private files, for example, pictures, photos, documents, etc. All of them should be marked with a specific additional extension called that ought to look similarly: .id-[8 character ID].[parambingobam@cock.li].adobe. The marked files can no longer be opened unless you have the needed decryptor and decryption key. Unfortunately, getting these means might be an impossible task since the ones who have them are the cybercriminals behind parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware. After the encryption process is over, the malicious application should show a message from the hackers.

According to the ransom note, victims of parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware can get their files back if they contact its creators and buy decryption tools or in other words pay a ransom. The note states the price depends on how fast the user approaches the cybercriminals. It might also promise the user will receive the needed decryption tools soon after making the payment. The truth is, there are no guarantees the hackers will deliver them. They may not only take your money without holding to their end of the bargain but also try to extort more money from you by asking to pay more. Users should also understand just as there are no guarantees they cannot expect to be refunded either.

No doubt, contacting the malicious application’s developers and putting up with their demands could turn out to be a more risky deal then you may have imagined. This is why we advise you not to take any chances and pay no attention to the malware’s ransom note. Erasing parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware will not restore any of the encrypted files, but it will clean the computer and protect the files you may yet create later on. Once it is gone, it should be safe to replace locked data with backup copies you might have prepared before receiving the infection. It is often backup files become the only means to restore encrypted files, which is why we highly recommend doing it regularly.

To remove parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware manually, you should complete the steps available below this report. They might appear to be too challenging for some users as there quite a few directories to check and files to get rid of. In which case we advise employ a reliable antimalware tool. Perform a full system scan with it, and it should allow you to eliminate the malware along with other possible threats.

Eliminate parambingobam@cock.li Ransomware

1. Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and select Processes.
3. Find a process belonging to the threat.
4. Mark it and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Click Win+E.
7. Find these paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
8. Locate the malicious application’s launcher.
9. Right-click it and select Delete.
10. Find these locations:
    %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %WINDIR%\System32
    %APPDATA%
11. Locate files called Info.hta, right-click them and select Delete.
12. Find these folders:
    %HOMEDRIVE%
    %PUBLIC%\Desktop
    %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
13. Search for text files named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt, right-click them and select Delete.
14. Find these specific Startup directories:
    %WINDIR%\System32
    %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
15. Find suspicious executable files, for example, file.exe; right-click them and choose Delete.
16. Exit File Explorer.
17. Press Win+R.
18. Insert Regedit and click Enter.
19. Find the given directory: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
20. Locate a value name dropped by the threat, for example, file.exe.
21. Right-click this value name and press Delete.
22. Find two other value names in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run location.
23. For example, {random title}.exe, right-click malicious value names and select Delete.
24. Exit Registry Editor.
25. Empty your Recycle Bin.
26. Restart the computer.