.lightning Ransomware File Extension

The .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware can exploit security backdoors in RDP and employ spam emails to invade operating systems. If you still have time, install updates to get rid of any vulnerabilities to prevent malware from slithering in. Also, become more cautious about the spam emails you open and interact with because they are often used to execute file-encrypting ransomware. Unfortunately, the threat we are discussing in this report can also encrypt files, and it is likely to go after personal files to make the attack more personalized. Needless to say, photos and documents cannot be replaced; however, copies and backups can be created. Hopefully, you have all – or at least most – personal files backed up, and you can access them after you remove .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware. In any case, deleting the infection is crucial, and, in this report, we explain how to do that successfully and efficiently.

Everbe 2.0 Ransomware is the predecessor of .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware, as well as Divine Ransomware and several other infections of the same kind. For the most part, they are identical, but the ransom notes introduce victims to unique email addresses. Also, the encrypted files should be given unique extensions. These extensions can be removed, but there is no reason to do that. The part that is messed up by the infection is the data within, and when a file is encrypted, it can no longer be read. Does that mean that the files with the “.[youhaveonechance@cock.li].lightning” extension are lost? That is very possible. Again, if you have backups, you do not need to restore original files. However, the creator of the infection hopes that they do not exist, as that is the only thing that can guarantee the success of the scam. This scam is delivered using a file named “!=How_to_decrypt_files=!.txt,” and our research team informs that copies of this file should be found created in every folder that contains encrypted data. As you probably understand already, every single copy of the .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware ransom note must be deleted.

The message represented via the ransom note of .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware informs that files were encrypted, and that is likely to be how victims understand what is going on. The message then proceeds to inform that files can be “returned” with the help of a decryptor. Obviously, it is not offered via the text message. Instead, two email addresses (youhaveonechance@cock.li and youhaveonechance@420blaze.it) are listed so that the victims would send a message to cyber criminals. Note that by sending a message you would be exposing your email address, and the attackers could use that to expose you to malware and scams in the future. Although there is no mention of a payment in return for the ransom, the message informs about this: “Every 7 days price doubles.” Clearly, the attackers behind .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware want money from you, and that is the last thing you should give them. Yes, they might promise to give you exactly what you need, but isn’t that strange? The harsh reality is that the attackers encrypted your files so that they could trick you into giving up your money, and no decryptor is likely to show up in the process.

Hopefully, backups exist. Check them using a malware-free machine, or wait until you delete .lightning Ransomware File Extension malware. Do you have a plan on how you will remove this malicious threat? If you are thinking about manual removal, there is one important question to answer: Where is the executable? The file that launched the threat is the file that you must eliminate. After that, you will only need to find and get rid of the ransom note files, which should not be hard to do. That being said, if the executable cannot be found and eliminated, an alternative route must be taken. While there are several options, we recommend installing anti-malware software. That is the quickest and most efficient solution you can use. The best part is that once malware is eliminated, the software can protect you and keep your operating system malware-free.

.lightning Ransomware File Extension Removal

1. Find and Delete the [random launcher name].exe file.
2. Delete every copy of the ransom note file named !=How_to_decrypt_files=!.txt.
3. Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a system scan using a malware scanner.