Remove Kashima Ransomware

The Kashima Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan, which appears to have been made for fun. However, victims of it might not be in for a fun experience – despite its limited capabilities, the Kashima Ransomware can still cause a lot of trouble. Typically, file-encryption Trojans like this one aim to maximize the damage they inflict by encrypting as many file formats as possible. The Kashima Ransomware, surprisingly, does not do this. Instead, it is programmed to go for a few specific file formats that are usually used in scripting and programming languages – TRYME, LUA, JS, LW, CONFIG, and CFG.

While most users might not experience much issues because of Kashima Ransomware's attack, others will end up losing access to important data. The best way to prevent such attacks is to use a high-quality anti-malware software suite at all times. Every file that this malware encrypts are tagged with the '.KASHIMA' suffix.

The peculiar thing is that the CONFIG and CFG files that the Kashima Ransomware encrypts are likely to be used in popular games like Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO.) The message of the criminals also mentions software related to the CS:GO game. They do not offer a paid decryption service and, instead, they offer their victims an alternative way to decrypt their data – they ask them to download a CS:GO cheat known as Nixware. Allegedly, users who do this will have their files decrypted automatically.

We advise you not to follow the instructions of Kashima Ransomware's creators, because game cheats are often used to propagate malware, and Nixware might end up causing even more trouble. Instead, remove the Kashima Ransomware with the help of an up-to-date antivirus scanner. Then, explore other data recovery tools and options.