Remove QSCX Ransomware
QSCX Ransomware is a piece of malware, which has the ability to cause long-lasting damage to the data stored on your computer. This Trojan is based on the STOP Ransomware's source code, and, unfortunately, this is not good news – although the STOP Ransomware has been around for over two years, it is still impossible to decipher its encryption. The QSCX Ransomware may be delivered to its victims through fake downloads, pirated media/software, spam email, and other methods. If a user ends up running the QSCX Ransomware on an unprotected computer, they may immediately lose access to their documents, media, archives, databases, and other types of files.
The QSCX Ransomware's encryption will also mark the names of the damaged files by using the extension '.qscx.' Another change typical for this ransomware is dropping the '_readme.txt' ransom message on the desktop. According to this file, victims will be able to restore their data if they purchase a decryption tool from the criminals responsible for the attack.
According to QSCX Ransomware's creators, they demand a Bitcoin payment of approximately $490 but threaten to double the amount if they do not receive the money in the next 72 hours. The criminals use the emails helpteam@mail.ch and helpmanager@airmail.cc. They also offer to unlock one file for free and urge the victim to send it to them via email.
While you should make use of the free decryption offer, we would not advise you to send money to QSCX Ransomware's operators. They may not fulfill their promise, and you will probably end up being scammed out of your money.
Users who fall victim to the QSCX Ransomware attack should run an antivirus scanner to eliminate the file-locker. Once they do this, they need to figure out how to recover their data – the most reliable way to accomplish this is to restore the original files from a backup that was not harmed during the attack. If this option is not available to you, then you should experiment with popular data recovery software and methods available online.
