SaveTheQueen Ransomware

SaveTheQueen Ransomware is a computer infection that is probably still under development. While this program is more than capable to encrypt target files, it doesn’t say anything about decryption. Thus, we can assume that the people behind this infection are still working on it, and a new version should emerge soon enough.

Nevertheless, if you got infected with this ransomware, you clearly need to remove SaveTheQueen Ransomware from your system as soon as possible. It might take some time to restore your files, but you can always address a professional who will let you know all the possible file recovery options.

The infection rate for this ransomware program is not high, but we can assume that it employs the usual ransomware distribution patterns. It means that the program probably arrives with spam emails or through corrupted RDP connections. The bottom line is that users often allow SaveTheQueen Ransomware and other similar infections to enter their systems because they are not aware of the potential threats.

The latest cyber security measures have lulled us into this state of false security. The most sophisticated email service provider algorithms filter spam emails into the Junk folder. There are also multiple antispyware programs out there that help us protect our systems from various threats. And it is quite obvious that the overall level of cyber security has grown over the last few years. Thus, some users might think that hackers and cybercriminals would never target THEM, which is clearly not true. Everyone can become a victim, and SaveTheQueen Ransomware is a very good example of how that can be achieved.

We believe that anyone wants to avoid getting infected with ransomware, and that is actually a lot easier to do than it seems. We just need to be careful about the emails we open and the files we download. For example, if you receive an email from an unknown party, and that email comes with a very urgent message, you should definitely double-check the sender. Were you really waiting for that email? Is the attached document safe? How to know if the document is safe? Well, you just need to scan the attached file with a security tool of your choice. If the security tool indicates that there is something wrong with the downloaded file, you can delete it without any remorse.

There is also the opposite development of the events. SaveTheQueen Ransomware can also ENTER the system and cause havoc. The havoc is caused in the shape of file encryption. That is not anything surprising because that’s what ransomware programs do. Once the encryption is complete, all the affected files receive the “.SaveTheQueen” extension at the end of their names. We also know for sure that SaveTheQueen Ransomware encrypts %USERPROFILE%, %APPDATA%, and %HOMEDRIVE% directories.

It means that most of the personal files get locked because those are the directories where users usually save their files. We would also like to point out that the files in the %HOMEDRIVE% directory get encrypted without recursion. It means that only the files that are in the HomeDrive folder are affected by the encryption. Subfolders in the directory do not get affected by the encryption.

Normally, when the encryption is complete, ransomware programs drop a ransom note that informs users about the encryption, and then it tells them how they are supposed to decrypt their files. SaveTheQueen Ransomware, on the other hand, does not do anything of the sort. That’s why we believe that the program is still under development. It successfully blocks your from accessing your files, but it doesn’t give you any additional information about it.

Any security specialist would tell you that paying the ransom is never an option. You don’t even have to consider it in this case because there’s nowhere to transfer the money to. You should look for other ways to restore your files. Maybe you keep a file backup? If so, restoring your files would be no problem. If not, do not hesitate to address a professional who would help you solve this issue. Once you remove SaveTheQueen Ransomware from your system, you need to make sure that you do not get infected with similar programs again. Be careful about the content you encounter online.

How to Remove SaveTheQueen Ransomware

1. Press Win+R and type %TEMP%. Click OK.
2. Delete the most recent files from the directory.
3. Remove the most recent files from Desktop.
4. Open the Downloads folder.
5. Delete the most recently downloaded files from the folder.
6. Run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner.