Written by Tomas Meskauskas on 18 June 2020 ▼ REMOVE IT NOW Get free scan and check if your computer is infected.To use all features, you have to purchase a license for Malwarebytes.14 days free trial available.Vawe ransomware removal instructions What is Vawe ransomware? Vawe is a piece of malicious software, belonging to the Djvu ransomware family.Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and receive ransom demands for the decryption tools/software.During the encryption process, all of the affected files are appended with the ” .vawe ” extension.For example, a file originally titled something like ” 1.jpg ” would appear as ” 1.jpg.vawe ” – following encryption.
After this process is complete, a ransom note – ” _readme.txt ” – is dropped into compromised folders.
The ransom-demanding message in ” _readme.txt ” informs victims that their data has been encrypted with the strongest encryption and unique key.According to the note, the only way of recovering the files is by purchasing decryption software and key from the cyber criminals behind the infection.To get more information, users are instructed to establish contact with the criminals via email.The price of the recovery tools is stated to be 980 USD; however, if communication is initiated within the first 72 hours – the ransom can be halved (490 USD).Prior to paying, decryption can be tested by attaching one non-valuable encrypted file to the emails.Should no response from the cyber criminals arrive within 6 hours, victims are to inspect their “Spam/Junk” email folders.Unfortunately, in many cases of ransomware infections, decryption is impossible without interference of the individuals responsible for the attack.It might be possible, if the malicious program is still in development and/or has bugs (flaws).
Whatever the case, it is strongly advised against meeting the ransom demands.Since often, despite paying – users do not receive the promised decryption tools.Therefore, they experience financial loss and their files remain worthless.Removing Vawe ransomware will prevent it from further encryptions.
However, removal will not restore already affected data.The sole solution is recovering it from a backup, if one was created before the infection and was stored in a different location.Screenshot of a message encouraging users to pay a ransom to decrypt their compromised data: Base , Cobra Locker , Badboy are a few examples of other ransomware-type programs.They operate by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption.
There are two key differences between these programs/infections – the cryptographic algorithms they use ( symmetric or asymmetric ) and size of the ransom.Digital currencies (e.g.cryptocurrencies, pre-paid vouchers, etc.) are usually used for such payments, due to transactions of them being difficult/impossible to trace.To avoid data loss, it is highly recommended to keep backups in unplugged storage devices and/or remote servers (preferably, in multiple separate locations).How did ransomware infect my computer? Ransomware and other malware are primarily proliferated through trojans, spam campaigns, illegal activation tools (“cracks”), illegitimate updates and dubious download channels.Trojans are malicious programs, some types of which are capable of causing chain infections (i.e.
download/installation of additional malware).Deceptive/Scam emails are sent by the thousand during large scale operations called “spam campaigns”.These letters contain malicious files as attachments or alternatively, the emails can have download links of infectious content.Virulent files can be in various formats (e.g.archives, executables, PDF and Microsoft Office documents, JavaScript, etc.) and when they are executed, run or otherwise opened – the infection process is jumpstarted.
Rather than activate licensed product, “cracking” tools can download/install malware.
Fake updaters cause infections by abusing flaws of outdated products and/or by simply installing malicious software instead of the promised updates.Malware can be unintentionally downloaded from untrustworthy sources, like: unofficial and free file-hosting websites, P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.) and other third party downloaders.Threat Summary:.