The PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware is a low-quality file-locker based on the JigSaw Ransomware project. Judging by the extension this threat uses, it is likely that it is still in development – when this file-locker encrypts a file it will append the extension ‘.PC-FunHACKED!’ over 20 times to the original filename. This might make the whole situation rather confusing for the user since it would make it difficult to distinguish files from one another. Unfortunately, the encryption method that the PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware uses is a working one, and this threat has the ability to leave many file formats in an inaccessible state.

After the PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware completes its attack, it drops a ransom note by the name ‘Address.txt’ whose purpose is to supply the victim with data recovery instructions. Unsurprisingly, the authors of the PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware are not offering their services for free, and they would like to receive a hefty ransom payment in exchange for their decryptor. It is a bad idea to try to co-operate with anonymous cybercriminals and victims of the PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware should not try to negotiate with the hackers who took their files as hostages.

Protecting yourself from ransomware is a task you should not postpone, especially considering the popularity of file-encryption Trojans among hackers. We recommend using a reputable anti-malware product to scan incoming files for harmful behavior, as well as to take advantage of backup services that could help you restore your files in case of a ransomware attack. If you have been attacked by the PC-FunHACKED! Ransomware you should immediately use an antivirus program to remove the malicious files, and then look into data recovery methods you can use.
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