Remove Pay Us Ransomware
Falling victim to a file-locker attack can be one of the worst experiences for Windows users. Malware of this type is not satisfied with causing just short-term issues. It aims to lock your files, therefore causing long-lasting damage to your file system. If you fall victim to the attack of the new Pay Us Ransomware, you will be unable to use your documents, archives, media, backups, and other files you use commonly. Unfortunately, the information about this particular file-encryption Trojan is relatively scarce at the moment. This makes it impossible to tell whether it is compatible with free decryptors or not. For now, it is best to assume that Pay Us Ransomware encryption is irreversible, and the most effective security measure against this malware is to stop it from getting to your computer.
If the Pay Us Ransomware's attack is successful, it will encrypt important files and tag their name with the extension '.pay us.' It then creates the ransom note 'read_me.txt.' The latter document contains instructions from the criminals. Unsurprisingly, they are after the money of their victims – they offer to sell a decryptor tool for $1,500. Of course, they ask to be paid via Bitcoin, ensuring that the transaction is impossible to track or cancel. A similar piece of malware is the HandShake Ransomware.
If you are considering paying the ransom fee, then you should know that it is a not a good idea to follow the instructions of the criminals. They offer no proof that their decryptor works, nor can they guarantee that you will get anything after completing the payment. Some ransomware creators extort their victims for money after the first payment is complete - Pay Us Ransomware's authors might be using the same strategy. Another red flag is the lack of contact details – Pay Us Ransomware's authors do not provide an email, website, or any other way to get in touch with them.
If this file-locker has reached your system, you should remove it by running an up-to-date antivirus tool. Once the threat is gone, try out alternative data recovery tools and options.
