Remove Sckmedady Ransomware

Sckmedady Ransomware is an updated variant of the VoidCrypt Ransomware family. Unfortunately, it still uses a flawless file-locking algorithm, which renders the majority of data recovery utilities useless. If the Sckmedady Ransomware takes over your system, it will lock you out of important files like images, databases, archives, media, documents, and others. All files it locks will be marked with a unique extension '.[docexkonc@gmail.com][<VICTIM ID>].sckmedady.'

Sckmedady Ransomware Targets Media, Documents, Archives, and More

Of course, the criminals behind the Sckmedady Ransomware claim to have a recovery tool. Unfortunately, they are not giving it away for free. Instead, they offer to sell it to victims in exchange for a payment through Bitcoin. The exact sum they ask for is not specified anywhere. However, it is not uncommon for ransomware operators to demands over a thousand dollars from their victims.

The full message of the Sckmedady Ransomware creators is available in the ransom note 'Read-me.txt.' The threat drops this file on all machines it infects successfully. The document also lists the email address of the criminals – docexkonc@gmail.com.

If you are one of this threat's victims, we advise you not to panic. Trusting the cybercriminals is not a good idea, because it would be too easy for them to scam you. Do not forget that there is no guarantee that they will stay true to their promise. Even if you end up paying, they might simply take your money and leave you empty-handed. Victims of the Sckmedady Ransomware should use an antivirus scanner to dispose of the malware immediately. This will prevent it from causing more mayhem, and enable victims to start exploring their options. Our advice is to try out popular data recovery tools and methods that might be able to recover some of the lost files.