Paradise Ransomware Resurfaces with the Iskaluz Ransomware Variant
Ransomware attacks almost always have devastating consequences for their victims. The best way to make sure that you will not be the next user targeted by such an attack is to invest in a reputable antivirus tool that gets regular updates. This way, you can prevent threats like the newly identified Iskaluz Ransomware from ever getting a chance to harm your data.
This particular file-locker belongs to the Paradise Ransomware family. If it manages to get to your device, it will execute a devastating file-encryption attack in just a few minutes. Once the malware encrypts a file successfully, it will tag its name with the suffix '[Email][.[iskaluz@protonmail.com].iskaluz.' Another change that the Iskaluz Ransomware brings is the creation of the '# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt' ransom note on the desktop.
How is the Iskaluz Ransomware Spread?
Victims of ransomware attacks often end up infecting their system because of interactions with shady files. We advise you to stay away from pirated games and software, as well as to ignore downloads whose sources are non-trustworthy websites. Last but not least, you should be careful when interacting with incoming emails that urge you to download an attachment – do not do it unless you trust the sender 100%.
Recovering from the Iskaluz Ransomware attack is not easy – this is why preventive measures are the way to go. The criminals will offer to sell you a decryptor for $400 worth of Bitcoin, but there is no guarantee that you will get any assistance after you pay up. Instead of trusting the crooks, you should run an antivirus scanner to make sure that the Iskaluz Ransomware cannot cause more damage. After this, the best option would be to restore your files from a backup, or to experiment with alternative data restoration tools.
