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Black Feather Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for their decryption. Once it’s on your computer, it will start encrypting your files. Black Feather Ransomware uses a strong encryption algorithm that makes it very difficult to decrypt your files without the decryption key.
Once your files are encrypted, Black Feather Ransomware will display a ransom note on your screen. This note will tell you how to pay the ransom and how to get the decryption key. The ransom typically ranges from $200 to $1,000. Black Feather Ransomware will also give you a deadline to pay the ransom. If you don’t pay the ransom within the deadline, your files will be permanently encrypted and you will not be able to decrypt them.
We do not recommend paying the ransom. There is no guarantee that you will get the decryption key even if you do pay the ransom. Black Feather Ransomware is a serious virus that can cause a lot of damage. Black Feather is very difficult to remove, so it’s important to take precautions to protect your computer from it.
How to protect
Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from Black Feather Ransomware:
– Keep your operating system and software up to date. Black Feather Ransomware exploits vulnerabilities in outdated software to infect your computer. By keeping your software up to date, you can close these vulnerabilities and make it more difficult for the virus to infect your computer.
– Use a reliable antivirus program. Antivirus programs can detect and remove Black Feather Ransomware from your computer. Be sure to keep your antivirus program up to date to ensure it can protect you from the latest threats.
– Don’t open email attachments from unknown senders. Black Feather developers often spread this virus through email attachments. If you receive an email attachment from an unknown sender, do not open it. Delete the email and any attachments without opening them.
– Be cautious when downloading files from the internet. Black Feather Ransomware can be spread through malicious websites and downloads. Only download files from trusted sources. If you’re not sure if a website or download is safe, don’t risk it.
By following these steps, you can protect your computer from Black Feather Ransomware and other serious threats.
History
Black Feather Ransomware was first discovered in January 2017. Since then, it has been updated several times and is still a serious threat today.
The biggest attack using Black Feather Ransomware took place in May 2017. In this attack, over 200,000 computers were infected with the virus. The virus encrypted the files on these computers and demanded a ransom for their decryption. This attack caused millions of dollars in damage.
Since then, Black Feather Ransomware has been updated several times. The most recent version of the virus was discovered in December 2017. This version is even more difficult to remove than previous versions.
How to remove
If you think you have Black Feather Ransomware on your computer, it’s important to take immediate action. The longer it’s on your computer, the more damage it can do.
Here are some things you can do to remove Black Feather Ransomware from your computer:
– Use an antivirus program. Antivirus programs can detect and remove Black Feather Ransomware from your computer.
– Use a removal tool if there is one available.
– Restore your files from a backup. If you have a backup of your files, you can restore them after you remove Black Feather Ransomware from your computer. This will help you avoid losing your files permanently.
Public decryption tool
There is no public decryption tool for Black Feather Ransomware at this time.
Data recovery software
You can always try data recovery software to restore your data. Ransomware is not as easy to remove as other viruses and recovery tools may not work.
SalvageData data recovery software is built to help you recover your files under any circumstances.
Contact a data recovery service
SalvageData ransomware data recovery team will decrypt your files and guarantee it is restored. Even if decryption is impossible, our experts can communicate with the hacker group on your behalf. SalvageData experts are ready to help you 24/7.