Dqb Ransomware

Dqb Ransomware is a dangerous infection that was first spotted not too long ago. This malicious threat is part of the Dharma Ransomware family, and so it is not surprising that it is just a clone of many other well-known threats from the same group. Some of them include Basecrypt@aol.com Ransomware, 0day Ransomware, and suppfirecrypt@qq.com Ransomware. In most cases, the names of these clones are determined by the extensions appended to the corrupted files or the email addresses that the attackers instruct to send messages to. In this case, it is the extension. Once the infection strikes, the files are encrypted, and the “.id-{code}.[btcdecoding@qq.com].dqb” extension is added to the files’ names. This extension has nothing to do with the encryption of the data within the file, and so there is no point in deleting it. The sad news is that your files will not be recovered even if you remove Dqb Ransomware, but, of course, this is a malicious infection, and it must be eliminated ASAP.

The distribution of Dqb Ransomware could be linked to spam emails. The .exe file of the infection could be introduced to you as a harmless email attachment, and the message could try to trick you into opening it without even suspecting an issue. Even if other methods are employed, the launcher of this malware is meant to stay unrecognizable because the threat cannot be removed before the encryption is complete. If the victim manages to delete the infection before that, they might be able to escape the situation without an issue. Unfortunately, if the files are encrypted successfully, the attackers behind Dqb Ransomware can successfully make their demands. A file called “RETURN FILES.txt” is created for that very reason. According to the message, an email must be sent to btcdecoding@qq.com or back_data@foxmail.com to have the files returned. The infection also launches a window entitled “btcdecoding@qq.com” with a similar message. It can be easily closed, but note that once you close it, you will not get the chance to view it again.

The creators of Dqb Ransomware inform that files were encrypted using the RSA-1024 encryption key and that they can be restored only with the help of the attackers themselves. It is stated that a special “secret key” is saved for 7 days only, and after that it is lost and can no longer be obtained. This is meant to make you email btcdecoding@qq.com or back_data@foxmail.com faster. The reality is that it is very risky to correspond with cyber criminals. Once they know your email address, they can continue to bombard you with terrorizing messages, and they could even send you malware files. They could also do that for months and years to come. Therefore, you need to think carefully before you do anything. At the end of the, if you send a message, you will be asked to pay money for the decryptor, and no one can promise you that this would be a fair exchange. Most likely, no decryptor would be sent to you after you paid the ransom, which is another reason to focus on the removal of Dqb Ransomware right away.

Where is the file that launched Dqb Ransomware? That is the question that you must be able to find an answer to if you decide that you want to remove the infection manually. Unfortunately, we cannot help you find the .exe file because its name should be random, and the landing location could depend on many different factors, including the method of distribution and your preset download location. The good news is that you are not obligated to delete Dqb Ransomware manually. You can install a tool that will take care of things automatically. We recommend trusting a legitimate anti-malware program because after clearing your operating system from dangerous threats, it could also help you protect it against all kinds of malware. Without a doubt, if you care about your virtual security, implementing reliable security software is extremely important, and this might be the best opportunity to take the jump.

N.B. Even though the corrupted files cannot be recovered, you could replace them if backups existed. If that is not your situation, start backing up files from now on because that is the best solution to securing them.

Dqb Ransomware Removal

1. If you are able to locate the malicious [random name].exe file, right-click and Delete it.
2. Right-click and Delete the ransom note file named RETURN FILES.txt (should be created on the Desktop, but copies could exist in other locations too).
3. Empty Recycle Bin (do not skip this step).
4. Install a trusted malware scanner that could perform a thorough system scan.