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Let’s take a look at Salsa Ransomware.
Salsa is a ransomware Trojan that was first seen in the wild in May 2017. This ransomware is being distributed through spam email attachments and is currently targeting users in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Salsa encrypts files on the infected computer using AES-256 encryption and then demands a ransom be paid to decrypt the files.
Some common symptoms of Salsa Ransomware infection are:
– Your files are encrypted with the “.salsa” extension.
– You receive a text file named “!SALSA-DECRYPT.txt” which contains instructions on how to decrypt your files.
– Salsa Ransomware demands that a ransom of 2 Bitcoins be paid to decrypt your files.
Also, Salsa includes a unique ID in the ransom note, which is used to identify the victim.
The ransom amount may vary depending on the victim, but the average ransom amount, as we said, is 2 BTC. This ransomware uses the anonymous cryptocurrency Bitcoin for ransom payments. Salsa Ransomware developers give victims 10 days to make the payment. If the victim fails to do so, they threaten to delete the private key, making it impossible to decrypt the files.
Salsa Ransomware does not seem to be targeting any specific type of file, but rather all user files.
To avoid becoming a victim of Salsa, it is important to never open attachments from unknown email addresses. In addition, you should always have a backup of your important files in case you do become infected with ransomware.
If attackers infected you with ransomware, it is important not to pay the ransom as this will only encourage the attackers and there is no guarantee that you will get your files back even if you do pay the ransom.
Instead, you should focus on removing it from your computer and then restore your files from a backup.
To remove it from your computer, you can use a powerful anti-malware program like SpyHunter 5. This program can detect and remove Salsa Ransomware as well as other malicious programs from your computer.
Public decryption tool
At the moment, there is no free Salsa Ransomware Decryption Tool available.
However, you can try using the Shadow Volume Copies feature in Windows to restore your files. This will only work if Salsa has not deleted the shadow copies of your files.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Start Menu and search for “Shadow Explorer”.
- Download and install the program.
- Open Shadow Explorer and select the drive where Salsa Ransomware has encrypted your files.
- Select the date you want to restore your files from and then click “Export”.
- Choose a location to save the decrypted files and then click “OK”.
If you cannot find your files after following these steps, or if you don’t have a backup, you can try using a data recovery program to recover your files.
SalvageData data recovery software is designed to recover data from a variety of storage media types, including hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, and more. Try it for free to see if it can recover your files.
Contact SalvageData Recovery Services
Salsa Ransomware is a serious threat to your computer and should be removed as soon as possible. SalvageData can remove Salsa Ransomware from your computer and recover your files safely and securely. With our Advanced File Recovery Technology, we can recover files that other data recovery software can’t.
Contact us today for a free consultation. One of our certified data recovery engineers will be happy to help you resolve your issue.
Final thoughts
So, to conclude, Salsa is malware that uses strong encryption to lock users’ files and then asks for a ransom to be paid in order to decrypt the files.
If you become a victim of ransomware, it is important not to pay the ransom. Instead, you can try using one of the following methods to attempt to decrypt your files:
– Use a data recovery program to recover encrypted files.
– Use a Salsa Ransomware decryption tool.
– Use a Salsa Ransomware removal tool.
If you have any questions or need any help, please feel free to contact us.