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Payransom500 Uses a Strong Encryption Algorithm to Lock Various File Types

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Last updated: October 16, 2023 6:46 pm
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Payransom500 is ransomware known for encrypting numerous file types by leveraging a strong encryption algorithm. Like with most ransomware strains, the victims are instructed to contact the hackers and pay the demanded ransom to receive the necessary decryption key and software.

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The Payransom500 Ransom NoteHow Do I Remove Payransom500 Ransomware?

Payransom500 can be identified by the fact that it appends the locked filenames with a new extension ‘@payransom500’ followed by an ID number assigned to the specific victim. Payransom500 also delivers a ransom note contained in a text file named ‘!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT.’

The Payransom500 Ransom Note

According to the Payransom500 ransom note, victims must transfer $500 to the provided crypto-wallet address using Bitcoin. Like with many other ransomware types, the hackers behind Payransom500 Ransomware offer to decrypt a single locked file for free via the email address and Telegram accounts. The accounts mentioned in the ransom note are as follows: ‘payransom500@mail2tor.com’ and ‘@payransom500.’

How Do I Remove Payransom500 Ransomware?

Just like with other ransomware we have regularly discussed in previous videos, we recommend detecting and removing Payransom500 ransomware using reputable malware remediation software. 

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