The ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware can encrypt a large number of files stored on the compromised computer swiftly, and then offer to provide the victim with a decryptor in exchange for $500. The ransom sum is rather impressive, and we would certainly not recommend sending money to the anonymous hackers behind the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware – even if their requirements are fulfilled, they might not provide you with the decryptor they promised.
There is not enough information regarding the propagation techniques utilized by the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware, but it is nearly certain that its authors will rely on the typical distribution channels for ransomware – spam emails or attacks on vulnerable Remote Desktop Software and services. IF you want to lessen the likelihood of getting infected with the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware or another file-locker significantly, you should make sure that all of your remote desktop software is up-to-date and secured by a strong password. In addition to this, you should remember never to trust incoming email messages blindly, and always check if the senders are really who they claim to be – cybercriminals can falsify email addresses and names easily to make it seem as if you are being contacted by a legitimate company or institution. Their fraudulent emails may often arrive with a file attachment that carries the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware’s payload.
When the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware is launched on a computer, it may attempt to encrypt a huge variety of files like documents, images, videos, archives, photos, and others. Whenever a file is encrypted, the file-locker will modify its name and include the ‘010001’ extension. For example, the encrypted version of the file ‘resume.pdf’ will be renamed to ‘resume.pdf.010001.’
’*************************************************************
ATTENTION!!!! Your personal files are encrypted!
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To recover the files, you must:
* Send 500$ to the wallet 123PyVpWMSFW6V2qVyywRz7zhEo3K82M8K
* Send email to “[email protected]” indicating the reference “11111111111111110000000011110001” when you have paid.
* We will send a decryption program to recover your files.
* Make a backup of this file.
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The last step of the attack is meant to provide the victim with file decryption instructions, which can be found in the file ‘tmpsfn_as.txt.’ Unfortunately, the authors of the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware are not willing to help for free, and they state that the price of their decryptor and assistance is $500. They also insist that the money should be transferred via Bitcoin, and this is why victims also will find a short tutorial on how to obtain and send Bitcoins. The final bit of information in the ransom message is the address [email protected], which can be used to get in touch with the perpetrators.
If your files have been taken hostage by the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware, then you should run an anti-virus tool that will eliminate the locker’s files and prevent it from wreaking more havoc immediately. Unfortunately, eliminating the ‘.010001 File Extension’ Ransomware will not help you get your files back. Due to the lack of a free decryptor, the only way to restore them is to use a recent data backup. If a backup is not available, then you might want to try data recovery software, but you should know that the success of this software might be limited.
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