What is Damage Ransomware?

Damage Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom to decrypt them. It usually arrives on your computer via email attachments or malicious websites. Once it's installed, it will scan your hard drive for files to encrypt. Damage Ransomware will then append the ".damage" extension to the encrypted files and display a ransom note with instructions on how to pay the ransom and decrypt your files. Damage Ransomware is a serious threat to your computer and you should remove it as soon as possible.

History

Damage Ransomware was first discovered in June 2016. It is a variant of the Locky Ransomware, which was first seen in February 2016. Damage Ransomware is written in the C++ programming language and is designed to run on Windows operating systems.

How does Damage Ransomware work?

Damage Ransomware uses the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm to encrypt your files.

How much is the ransom?

The ransom demanded by Damage Ransomware is 0.5 Bitcoin, but the price may vary depending on the current value of Bitcoin.If you don't pay Damage Ransomware's ransom, you will not be able to decrypt your files. However, there are some methods that you can try to recover your files without paying the ransom.

Protection

To protect your computer from Damage Ransomware and other types of malware, you should:- Use a reputable antivirus program and keep it up-to-date- Don't open email attachments from unknown senders- Be cautious of websites that you visit- Don't download programs or files from untrustworthy websites

How do I remove Damage Ransomware?

Damage Ransomware can be difficult to remove because it uses a sophisticated encryption algorithm. We recommend using a reputable anti-malware program to remove Damage Ransomware and other types of malware from your computer. We recommend scanning your system with an anti-malware program like Malwarebytes. This will also help protect you from future attacks.If Damage Ransomware encrypts your files, there is no guaranteed way to decrypt them. However, you can try using SalvageData data recovery software to recover your files.

Is there a public decryption tool for Damage Ransomware?

Yes, there is a public decryption tool for Damage Ransomware. You can find it here.

Contact a data recovery service

If Damage Ransomware has encrypted your files, you can contact a data recovery service to attempt to recover your files. We recommend contacting SalvageData Recovery Services.Since 2003, SalvageData has been recovering data for businesses, individuals, and government entities with over a 96.7% success rate. They salvage data when others cannot.SalvageData experts have successfully recovered data from Damage Ransomware infections and can help you get your files back. Contact them for a free consultation to see if they can help you recover your files and get your life back on track.