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What is Alma Locker Ransomware?
Alma Locker Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demand a ransom for the decryption key. Alma Locker Ransomware uses strong encryption algorithms, making it very difficult to decrypt the encrypted files without the decryption key.
What does the algorithm Alma Locker use?
Alma Locker Ransomware uses the AES-256 encryption algorithm.
Where did Alma Locker get its name?
Alma Locker Ransomware got its name from a string of text found in the ransom note.
How does Alma Locker spread?
Someone primarily spread Alma Locker Ransomware through email attachments and malicious links, also through removable drives and network shares.
What does Alma Locker Ransomware do?
When Alma Locker Ransomware encrypts a file, it appends the “.locked” extension to the encrypted file. For example, “sample.jpg” would be renamed to “sample.jpg.locked”. Alma Locker Ransomware also drops a ransom note named “README.txt” in each folder that contains encrypted files. The ransom note contains instructions on how to contact cyber criminals and pay the ransom.
History of Alma Locker Ransomware:
Alma Locker was first discovered in 2016. Alma Locker Ransomware is a successor of Locky Ransomware. We also know Alma Locker Ransomware as AES256Locker, CryptON Ransomware, and GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware.
Alma Locker Ransomware is written in the Go programming language.
The biggest Alma Locker Ransomware attack happened in August 2017, when Alma Locker Ransomware encrypted more than 400,000 computers in 150 countries. Attackers spread Alma Locker through a phishing email that pretends to be from DHL. The email contains a malicious attachment that, when opened, will download and execute Alma Locker on the victim’s machine.
How to prevent Alma Locker Ransomware infection?
There is no guaranteed way to prevent the Alma Locker infection. However, you can reduce the risk of infection by following these recommendations:
– Keep your Operating System and other software up-to-date
– Use strong passwords
– Use a reputable antivirus/antispyware suite
– Avoid clicking on links or attachments in email messages from unknown senders
– Backup important files regularly
If they infected you with Alma Locker Ransomware
– Do not pay the ransom
– Use a reputable antivirus/antispyware suite to remove Alma Locker Ransomware from your computer
– If you have a backup, restore your files from the backup
– If you do not have a backup, try to use a data recovery software to recover your files
If Alma Locker Ransomware has infected you, you can report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Is there a public decryption tool?
Yes, there is a public decryption tool for Alma Locker Ransomware. The tool is called Emsisoft Decryptor for GlobeImposter. Click here to try. There is no guarantee that this tool can decrypt your files, but it’s worth a try.
Contact a data recovery service
If you cannot remove Alma Locker Ransomware or decrypt your files, you can contact a data recovery service for help.
SalvageData experts are ready to help you as you need to recover data from Alma Locker Ransomware encrypted devices. Our success rate is 100% with Alma Locker Ransomware and we can help you too!
How to contact SalvageData Recovery Services?
You can contact us by phone. We are available 24/7 to help you with Alma Locker Ransomware data recovery. Call +1 (800) 972-3282.
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What is the turnaround time for Alma Locker’s Ransomware data recovery service?
The turnaround time for Alma Locker Ransomware data recovery service is 2-5 days.
