Kaenlupuf is cryptocurrency ransomware that was discovered by researchers in July 2018. The Kaenlupuf Ransomware targets Windows systems and encrypts the user’s files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. Kaenlupuf then demands a ransom be paid in Bitcoin for the decryption key.
Attackers usually spread this ransomware through email attachments or malicious websites. The email attachment will generally be a .zip file that contains a .js file. When the .js file is executed, it will download and execute the Kaenlupuf Ransomware payload. They may also spread it through exploits kits such as Blackhole Exploit Kit or Rig Exploit Kit.
Also, attackers may spread it through legitimate websites that have been hacked and are displaying malicious advertising. These websites generally have been compromised by injecting malicious JavaScript code into their web pages. When visitors to these websites browse the web pages, the malicious JavaScript code will execute and download Kaenlupuf Ransomware onto the victim’s computer.
Kaenlupuf will drop a ransom note named READ ME NOW.txt in each folder that contains encrypted files. The Kaenlupuf Ransomware ransom note contains instructions on how to pay the ransom and decrypt your files. It will also change the desktop background to an image that contains these instructions.
Kaenlupuf will target all files on the infected computer. This ransomware will append the .kaenlupuf extension to the encrypted files. Some of the file types that Kaenlupuf will encrypt are:
.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif, .txt, .mp3, and .mp4
Kaenlupuf Ransomware demands a ransom of 0.5 Bitcoin, but the ransom amount may vary.
The Kaenlupuf Ransomware ransom note states that the price will double after 24 hours and that files will be permanently lost after seven days.
Do not pay the ransom. There is no guarantee that you will get your files back even if you do pay the ransom.
Instead, focus on removing Kaenlupuf Ransomware from your computer and then restoring your files from a backup.
We recommend using an anti-malware program, such as Malwarebytes or SpyHunter to remove this ransomware.
If you have a backup of your files, you can restore them after you remove Kaenlupuf Ransomware.
But if you don’t have a backup, you may be able to use file recovery software to recover your files.
We built SalvageData data recovery software to help you.
Is there a public decryption tool?
At this time, there is no public decryption tool available for Kaenlupuf Ransomware.
If you are a business and have Kaenlupuf, we recommend you reach out to a professional data recovery company such as SalvageData.
SalvageData Recovery Services has the experience and resources to handle Kaenlupuf and other sophisticated malware infections.
The cost of our services varies depending on the complexity of the case and the amount of data to be recovered.
Our success rate is 96%.
The average turnaround time is 2-5 days.
For a free consultation, please call us at 1-800-347-9334 or email us at info@salvagedata.com.
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