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Q1G File Virus | Effective Virus Removal Guidelines

Q1G file Virus is a newbie variant of Dharma ransomware family. Alike its siblings, it poisons the system by encrypting the files, with a unique extension.<br>https://www.virusremovalguidelines.com/ransomware/how-to-remove-kovasoh-ransomware-from-your-system

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Q1G File Virus | Effective Virus Removal Guidelines

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  1. How to remove Q1G File Virus from your system? Q1G file virus is a recently discovered member of Dharma Ransomware family. The ransomware has emerged as a big trouble for computer addicts as it steals the data from the system. This article will unfold all the mysteries about Q1G ransomware Understanding Q1G Ransomware Dharma ransomware family has another feather in its cap! The arsenal of this malware is getting better day-by-day. The newbie variant –Q1G file virus is no exception in executing the mal activities in the targeted system. As always, this crypto virus targets all versions of Windows.

  2. The rapid raising in technology encouraged the developers to come up with new and more dangerous computer threats. .Q1G virus ransomware sneaks into your system and quickly infects all your stored files. The data once encrypted is locked with a unique extension. As a consequence, the hackers demand for large amount of ransom in order to decrypt .Q1G files. However, if you do not pay the ransom, you might lose your data permanently. Hence, victim users fall in the destructive trap and gets ready to pay the amount. However, ransom payment is not the only way out of this disaster. It could be a trick to extort large amount of money from the users. In order to protect yourself from the financial and data loss, avoid paying the asked money. Instead, download Q1G decrypter tool and stop dharma ransomware variant from your system. Scroll down to get the insights of the menace caused by Q1G file virus in your system.

  3. Threat Summary Name Type Category Targeted OS Symptoms Q1G Virus Ransomware Malware Windows It infiltrates your system with the motive to encrypt stored files. After successful encryption, the virus demands Ransom money to decrypt them. You cannot open a locked file without paying the asked ransom. Additionally, it may increase the malicious payload in your system. Damage Distribution Technique The seed of the malicious Q1G ransomware is are carefully planted on the websites to form a honey trap for the lurking users. The moment a connection is established with such sites, these dangerous codes silently come into existence. Hence, one way to propagate this virus is via questionable websites. However, another most deceptive method is via spam email attachments. These attachments contain malicious macros in the form of word file, document files, zip files, text files and so on. Once, you download or open such files, the malicious Q1G file virus initiate its mal activities in your system. Apart from it, Trojans are another method used to increase the dangerous payload on the targeted system. Trojans are basically designed to create ‘Chain- infections’. Once, in your system, it will further install other dangerous applications. Once into the system, the nasty (getbtc@aol.com).Q1G ransomware shows its quality of true master disguise! Its own set of rules gradually ensures it presence

  4. on connecting networks as well. The ransomware is finely tuned to invade the security protocol and reach out to the selective destination in your system. The moment this variant establishes its identity in your system, .Q1G deeply scan entire hard disk of your system to located targeted file extensions. After allocating the files, it locks the files by embedding .Q1G extension with the filenames. The virus can become the major reason behind your data or identity theft! Threat Behavior To show its unethical presence and set fear in the users mind, Q1G file virus encrypts the targeted file with strong cryptographic algorithm – AES and RSA. To ensure the encryption process, the malicious ransomware appends .Q1G extension at suffix of the locked files. After successful encryption, the ransomware generates a unique decryption key. It is stored on the hackers’ server and hence, getting the key is not a piece of cake! Cyber criminals demands for hefty ransom in exchange of the decryption key. The cost of decryption key is $500 and payment is done in bitcoins, mandatorily within 48 hours. Developers ask the victim users to contact them via getbtc@aol.com to provide the appointed ID. Additionally, the key might be overwritten after 7 days. Furthermore, cyber crooks allow you to send one file, which they decrypt for free. However, it is a trick to win the trust of innocent users! The ransom demanding message is delivered on the victim’s desktop in the form of ‘RETURN FILES.txt’.

  5. This text file contains a short message that notifies you about the (getbtc@aol.com).Q1G extension attack. It also, guides you on how to get Q1G decrypter for your locked files. Along with the notification, it also warns you that, in case you fail to make the payment within the prescribed time, the amount will be doubled or you might lose your data permanently. Many of the users fall in the trap set by this expert marksman and end up paying to the demands. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee to the cure offered and the information may never be restored in many cases.

  6. Removal guidelines for Q1G Ransomware Once, the malicious Q1G ransomware is detected in the system, it is of utmost importance to uninstall Q1G file virus. Hence, first and foremost step is to download ransomware decrypter in your system. Apart from scanning your system, you can consider the following virus removal guidelines: STEP A: Reboot your system to Safe Mode STEP B: Delete the suspicious file from Configuration Settings STEP C: Remove malicious file from Command Prompt STEP D: Restore the system files & folders Tips to prevent your system from Q1G Ransomware

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