Zorgo Ransomware

Zorgo Ransomware is an infection that you need to be very cautious about because if it finds a way into your Windows operating system, it can tear right through it. No, this infection does not affect how your system works, and it does not drop any other threats. However, it encrypts the personal files found on the infected operating system, and this can affect you greatly. If backups of the corrupted files exist somewhere outside the computer (e.g., on external or virtual drives), they can be used to replace the corrupted files. However, if backups do not exist, you are stuck, and that is where cybercriminals want to find you. That is what increases their chances of convincing you to pay the ransom. Hopefully, you have not wasted your money yet, and you can even restore your files after removing Zorgo Ransomware. So, how does this threat work, and how are you supposed to delete it?

The first thing we must note is that Zorgo Ransomware is part of the well-known Hidden-Tear Ransomware family, to which JesusCrypt Ransomware, TrumpHead Ransomware, BSS Ransomware, FUCKaNDrUN Ransomware, and hundreds of other threats belong to as well. In most cases, we see these threats spreading with the help of malicious downloaders and spam emails. When Zorgo Ransomware spreads via spam emails, its launcher is likely to be presented as a harmless PDF file. However, if the recipient of the file is tricked into opening it, the ransomware is launched. Then, all personal files are encrypted, and the “.zorgo” extension is added. Some victims rush to delete the extension and rename the corrupted files, but that is a waste of money. If you want to read the corrupted files as per usual, you need to decrypt them. A ‘Hidden Tear Decrypter’ is a tool that was built by cybersecurity experts. This tool is free, and you can try using it to have all files restored for free. Does this tool guarantee decryption? It does not, but if you do not have backups that you could fall onto, this is your best option.

The creator of Zorgo Ransomware, of course, wants you to believe that they can offer you the best decryptor. A file named “READ_IT.txt” is dropped onto the Desktop, and the message inside this file suggests that victims of the infection have to contact the attackers and pay a ransom to get their files restored. The message is very vague. It instructs paying “money” via PayPal. The recipient of the ransom is zorgoprojecthackergroup@gmail.com. The message also suggests that victims have to contact the attacker using Discord. It is not very clear what the attackers want. This might make you want to send a message to cybercriminals, but we do not recommend doing that because if your email address is exposed, you could be flooded with intimidating messages and also emails that contain new malware launchers or scams. What about paying the ransom? Should you do it? If you want to waste money for no reason, pay the ransom. However, note that you will get nothing in return.

The guide below might assist you some in the manual removal of Zorgo Ransomware. Unfortunately, the components of this threat might be hard to identify, and so if you do not feel ready to delete the threat yourself, we do not recommend starting any experiments. Instead, you should quickly install a legitimate anti-malware tool that could automatically delete Zorgo Ransomware. This tool can instantly remove all existing threats, and you should not just assume that ransomware is the only infection on your system. Note that there are plenty of threats that are built to hide and conceal themselves in the cleverest ways. Furthermore, you must be worried about your overall security because if one threat managed to invade, it is only a matter of time before the next one attacks. Of course, if you install anti-malware software, it will keep your operating system protected, and you will not need to worry about malware again. That being said, you need to be cautious still, and your files need to be backed up. Store backup copies of important files online or on external drives, away from the original copies.

Zorgo Ransomware Removal

1. Move to the Desktop.
2. Delete the ransom note file named READ_IT.txt.
3. Tap Win+E keys to launch File Explorer.
4. Enter %USERPROFILE% into the field at the top.
5. Delete the folder named Rand123 (should contain local.exe and ransom.jpg).
6. Delete any recently downloaded suspicious files (could be placed anywhere).
7. Empty Recycle Bin.
8. Implement a trusted malware scanner to inspect your system for malware leftovers.