Remove Stax Ransomware
The Stax Ransomware is a new variation of the STOP/Djvu family of file-encryption Trojans. Sadly, it uses a flawless file-locking mechanism, which cannot be cracked via free tools. This means that once it manages to encrypt a file, the only reliable way to decipher it to obtain the unique decryption key that the creators of the Stax Ransomware hold. However, asking them for assistance is a bad idea – they will ask for money in return, and there is a significant chance you will get scammed.
How to Protect Yourself From the Stax Ransomware?
File-locker attacks are among the most dangerous things to happen to your files nowadays. The best way to prevent them is to ensure that your system is protected by a reliable anti-malware software suite. Of course, you could also lessen your chances of encountering malware by staying away from suspicious sites, and avoiding interactions with dodgy files downloads or random email attachments.
When the Stax Ransomware takes over a computer, it will immediately encrypt a large portion of the files it stores. Each locked file is marked with the '.stax' extension. Another change that this file-locker introduces is the '_readme.txt' ransom document that is usually dropped on the desktop.
The creators of the Stax Ransomware ask to be messaged at the addresses manager@mailtemp.ch or helprestoremanager@airmail.cc. They also offer to unlock one small file for free – you should make use of this opportunity and send one of your files for free decryption. However, their full service is priced at $490 – a sum that you must pay via Bitcoin. We advise you not to accept this offer, because it is likely that the criminals behind the attack will try to scam you.
The best way to proceed if the Stax Ransomware takes over your data is to use an up-to-date malware removal tool, and then experiment with alternative data recovery tools.
