Remove Inferno Ransomware

The Inferno Ransomware is a new variant of the dangerous Avaddon Ransomware family. Unfortunately, if you are one of Inferno Ransomware's victims, you may not have access to free decryption options. This threat uses a file-locking mechanism that is impossible to decipher via free utilities. Its creators hold the decryption key, but they are not giving it away for free. Instead, the operators of the Inferno Ransomware offer to sell a decryption tool to victims who agree to pay via Bitcoin.

Victims of the Inferno Ransomware will find that the majority of their files are inaccessible. These files are recognizable by the '.avdn' extension added to their names. Another obvious change that this threat introduces is the '210201-readme.html' ransom document on the desktop.

Inferno Ransomware Gang Demands Bitcoin in Exchange for a Decryptor

This file informs the victim that their computer/network are under the control of the Inferno Ransomware gang. Their data is encrypted, and recovering it requires the use of the 'Inferno General Decryptor.' However, the criminals will only provide a download link to victims who pay a ransom fee via Bitcoin.

The attackers do not provide an email address for contact and, instead, they refer victims to a TOR-based payment portal. There, victims can find out the exact ransom fee, as well as instructions on how to contact the attackers after completing the payment. It is important to point out that Inferno Ransomware's creators do not provide any proof that their decryptor works.

If your files are locked by the Inferno Ransomware, we advise you not to panic. Paying the ransom sum does not guarantee a successful recovery. In fact, you will be risking your money by paying the ransom fee. Our advice is to use an antivirus tool to terminate the Inferno Ransomware, and protect the rest of your data. After this, experiment with data recovery options or, ideally, restore your files via a backup.