Blitzkrieg Ransomware

Blitzkrieg Ransomware is a harmful file-encrypting application that might make your most precious files useless in order to extort money from you. The malware's encrypted data can only be restored with specific decryption tools. Therefore, the only other option to restore affected data back to normal if you do not want to put up with any demands is to replace it with backup copies. Usually, it is the only option for those who have no wish to pay a ransom. Therefore, we highly recommend doing regular backups, so in case of an emergency, your most valuable files would be safe. If you have never encountered a threat like this and everything sounds confusing, we invite you to read the rest of our article to learn all about Blitzkrieg Ransomware. If you choose to eliminate it, you could also use the instructions placed at the end of the text.

At first, users should know how Blitzkrieg Ransomware could enter their system. Our researchers think the malware ought to be spread similarly like other ransomware applications. For instance, its installer could be spread via Spam emails, unreliable file-sharing web pages, unsecured RDP connections, and so on. This means you may have to put some effort if you want to avoid such threats in the future. First of all, we recommend downloading content only if you know it comes from reliable sources, and only if you are one hundred percent sure it is safe to interact with it. Installers, text documents, and even pictures might appear to be malicious installers, so if you sense something is suspicious, you should not give in to curiosity. A safer option is to scan data coming from questionable sources with a reliable antimalware tool of your choice. Also, we highly recommend keeping all software up to date and changing old or compromised passwords, so there would be no weaknesses to exploit.

If Blitzkrieg Ransomware sneaks in, the malware ought to look for files it could encipher. Our researchers say the malware should be after the user’s photos, pictures, and other private data. In other words, the malicious application should encrypt files that could be irreplaceable, so that it would be easier to convince victims to pay a ransom. The sample we encountered marked each encrypted file with .non extension, for example, panda.jpg.non. Right after this, the malware should open a text document called HowToBackFiles.txt or similarly that ought to explain what happened to files marked with .non extension and how to restore them. To be more precise, the note should say that the targeted data was encrypted with a robust encryption algorithm. Next, it ought to ask victims to contact Blitzkrieg Ransomware’s developers via email. At last, the note is supposed to mention the fact the hackers want to receive a payment in return for decryption tools.

The note we saw did not say how much it could cost to pay a ransom, although it suggested sending a file smaller than 1MB to get it decrypted for free. This suggestion is not unusual as many cybercriminals offer to decrypt a file or a few of them for free as long as they have no value. It may prove that the malware’s creators have tools needed to decrypt data affected by Blitzkrieg Ransomware, but it would not guarantee you will receive them. What we mean to say is the deal is risky as you cannot be sure the hackers will hold on to their end of the deal.

If all things considered you decide it would be too risky to deal with Blitzkrieg Ransomware’s developers, we advise deleting the malware instead. Once your system is clean, it should be safe to replace encrypted files with backup copies or copies you could have made unknowingly by uploading files on social media or sending them to someone else. Also, you could store copies of your photos or other files on cloud storage, various removable media devices, etc. To erase Blitzkrieg Ransomware manually, you could try completing the steps provided below. If the task seems complicated and you do not feel up to it, we advise installing a reliable antimalware tool instead that could get rid of the malicious application for you.

Eliminate Blitzkrieg 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. Find the malicious application’s launcher (suspicious recently downloaded file).
9. Right-click the installer and press Delete.
10. Then right-click files called HowToBackFiles.txt or similarly and select Delete to erase them.
11. Exit File Explorer.
12. Empty your Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.