Dualshot Ransomware

Dualshot Ransomware does not care whether you value your files and want to keep them safe. This malware only cares if your system is vulnerable and can be exploited for file encryption. Just like Vivelag Ransomware, Avaddon Ransomware, NCOV Ransomware, and hundreds of other file-encrypting threats that we continue to discover and report on our website, this malware is pretty merciless. Unfortunately, at the time of research, it was not decryptable either. In some cases, ransomware victims find relief with free third-party decryptors, but we do not know if such a tool will be created for Dualshot. If you decide to wait, move all encrypted files to one folder and then proceed with the removal of Dualshot Ransomware. This infection must be deleted as soon as possible, and we hope that you will be able to successfully clean your Windows operating system even if you lack experience right now. Note that if anything discussed in this article raises questions for you, we can always answer them in the comments section.

The malicious Dualshot Ransomware is likely to use vulnerabilities within RDP systems, spam emails, and bundled downloaders to slither into your Windows operating system. Unfortunately, even the more experienced users could be tricked by this malware, which is why it is crucial to have every operating system protected by reliable security software. If such software exists, malware cannot execute and encrypt your documents, pictures, and other files even if you are tricked into initiating the download of the launcher file. If Dualshot Ransomware succeeds at slithering into your system and encrypting your personal files, it should attach the “.dsec” extension to their original names. After encryption, this malware is set to restart your computer and launch a window entitled “Warning.” A running process is responsible for launching this window, and this process is linked to the launcher file that you must delete. Therefore, you must not close the window until you are ready to perform the removal.

The window launched by Dualshot Ransomware displays a message. According to it, you need “decryption services” that only the attackers can provide you with. Of course, the attackers do not identify themselves, but who else would demand money from you? The ransom in return for the alleged decryption services is $250, and it must be paid in Bitcoin, which is a virtual crypto-currency often used by ransomware operators. Although the ransom note is long, it does not include any information about the payment, and that is supposed to make you send a message to jofkznve148172@outlook.com. This is not a simple message. By emailing the attackers, you establish communication with them, and that opens the door, using which they can send you all kinds of emails. Initially, they should contain ransom payment instructions. Later on, they could include the installers of new file-encrypting infections, phishing scams, etc. Of course, if you cannot, for example, replace your files using backups, paying the ransom requested by Dualshot Ransomware might seem like your only option. Because we do not believe that you would obtain a decryptor by paying the ransom, we do not recommend putting your virtual security at risk by contacting the attackers either.

As we mentioned already, there is a running process that you need to terminate and a malicious launcher file that you need to delete. That is something you must do if you want to delete Dualshot Ransomware manually. Without a doubt, this is not a simple procedure, and because the names of the process and the connected file could be random, we do not know if you would be able to succeed all on your own. Besides that, can you secure your operating system against malware after removing the ransomware? That is an important question to answer, and if you want to secure your system and have all running threats removed, we recommend implementing anti-malware software. This is the automated Dualshot Ransomware removal option, and we believe it to be the superior option. If you are prepared for attacks such as this one, after you delete the infection, you will be able to replace all corrupted files with backups. In the future, always create copies of important files and store them in external/online backups for safety.

Dualshot Ransomware Removal

1. Tap Ctrl, Shift, and Esc files at the same time to launch Task Manager.
2. In the menu at the top, click the Details tab.
3. If you can find a malicious process (could be named DSNWIN1829), right-click it.
4. Click Open file location to find a malicious .exe file (should exist in %LOCALAPPDATA%).
5. Go back to the process, click it, and click End process.
6. If you can identify the malicious .exe file (could be named DSNWIN1829.exe), Delete it.
7. Empty Recycle Bin.
8. Employ a trusted malware scanner to help you scan the system for malware leftovers.