ZEPPELIN Family Shows Activity via the Venom Ransomware
Venom Ransomware is a threat that belongs to the ZEPPELIN Ransomware. It is able to encrypt a large portion of the files on infected systems, and then extort their owner for money. The criminals behind the Venom Ransomware claim to be holding the decryption tool and key that victims need. In reality, trusting Venom Ransomware's creators is a bad idea, because they are probably interested in scamming you out of your money. If you are a victim of the Venom Ransomware, you should ignore their demands and consider exploring alternative data recovery means.
When the Venom Ransomware takes over a computer, it will need just a few minutes to execute its file-encryption attack. Victims of the Venom Ransomware will also discover that the majority of their files had the suffix '.venom.[<VICTIM ID>]' added to their name. Another change typical for the Venom Ransomware attack is the creation of the ransom note 'ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED.txt.'
The criminals' message does not specify the amount of money they demand, but it does warn victims that Bitcoin is the only acceptable payment method. The crooks also list the address venom@privatemail.com as the only way to get in touch with them.
If you are Venom Ransomware's victim, you should run an antivirus scanner to remove the malware successfully, and then try out other data recovery options. Keep in mind that making a full recovery might be impossible unless you have access to a recent backup of your data.
