Pola ransomware already infected the computer if personal files like – videos, photos, documents, databases cannot be opened with any program. It is a big risk that the system got infected by DJVU ransomware. If file extensions are different than used to be and changed, like in the example – “mortgage.docx to a mortgage.docx.pola“, 100% guarantee that all data is encrypted and cannot be opened anymore.
How Did Pola Ransomware Infect the Computer?
The Pola ransomware infects computers by various methods. Any way that the virus gets on the computer is related to careless user behavior – online. Cybercriminals usually spreads malware to PC system via:
- Email spam – pretending well-known companies cybercriminals send fake emails with Pola ransomware infected attachments (PDF, Docx, Zip, Rar) or links. Tricky header information confuses the email receiver to click on it.
- Peer-to-peer networks – most files downloaded through these networks like uTorrent eMule, etc can be infected with the Pola virus. Malicious files are hidden inside the wanted pirated program, game, movie, or software.
- Software cracks – Computer users very often search for cracks, free activation tools, keygens, “Free” licensed soft downloads. All these illegal files are 99 percent infected with Pola ransomware.
- Trojans – is a threat that can control computer, steal passwords, data, personal information also install Pola ransomware.
What is the Pola Virus?
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| Ransomware name | Pola virus |
| Ransomware family | STOP/DJVU ransomware |
| Extension | .pola |
| Ransomware note | _readme.txt |
| Ransom amount | First 72 hours $490 later goes up to $980 (In Bitcoins) |
| Contact | helpmanager@mail.ch, restoremanager@airmail.cc |
| Symptoms | Files cannot be opened, encrypted files have changed the extension to “.pola” (example – wedding.jpg to wedding.jpg.pola). |
| Detection names | Virus name detection list (VirusTotal) |
| Virus removal (auto) | Free remove with Malwarebytes |
| File recovery (auto) | Free scan with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro |
| System fix (auto) | *Bonus free system scan with Restoro |
The Pola virus belongs to the DJVU ransomware family, like – Wbxd, Coos, Omfl. Malware is designed to scans victim’s all sensitive data (mp4, .jpg, .pdf, .docx), malware locks all files with RSA[1]cryptosystem encryption. While all data is encrypted in the same folder will be generated ransom note named – “_readme.txt”
ATTENTION!
Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.
To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
helpmanager@mail.ch
Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
restoremanager@airmail.cc
Your personal ID: XXxxXXXxXXXxXXXxxXxXxXXxxXXXxT1
Ransom Note _readme.txt
Igdm ransomware developers demand from victims to pay a ransom of $490 in the first three days or $980 after 72 hours. Cybercriminals offer to buyout a personal ID key to decrypt all data. It is strongly recommended not to pay any money because it can cause much bigger problems. Some victim goes against the law, risking to contact the offender via mail helpmanager@mail.ch or restoremanager@airmail.cc. It gives an opportunity to be fooled for a bigger loss. Cybercriminals can decrypt just one file as proof, to get a money transfer from the victim for the rest files. Any collaboration leads to a much deeper problem.
Free Manual Instructions to Remove and Decrypt Pola Ransomware
Manually removing Igle ransomware is not an easy task for not experienced user. Essential to understand that getting rid of a virus can damage encrypted files. For bigger success strongly recommended to use premium recommended softwares which will do the job for you atomically as well as possible.
1Step Backup Encrypted Data
First of all, before doing anything do a copy of all Pola ransomware encrypted files. Backup should be made in external storage like portable hard drive, USB flash, or cloud file hosting. This step will guarantee if some files would be damaged during the recovery process, the original files will be in backup.
2Step Pola Ransomware Manual Remove
A) To start the removal of Pola ransomware – reboot the computer in safe mode with the command prompt option. In the command prompt line type:
- cd restore and press “Enter”;
- rstrui.exe and press “Enter”.
B) Once the system restore window loads click:
- Click button “Next”;
- Choose data before your system been infected with Pola ransomware and click “Next”;
- The final step to confirm restore – click “Finish”.
If you don’t have a system restore point before Pola ransomware infected the computer or not sure 100% that virus removal was successful. Double-check with Malwarebytes to remove malicious leftovers automatically for free.
Decrypt Pola Ransomware
IMPORTANT Pola ransomware must be fully removed before decrypting action. If data has been locked with the offline key, it is a good chance to get them back for free.
- Download and install app by clicking on this link Emsisoft Decryptor.
2. Read license terms and disclaimer.
3. As the license terms and disclaimer are accepted, the DJVU ransomware decryptor opens. Now add the encrypted folder and click decrypt.
4. If the decryptor is able to decrypt Pola ransomware, the files will be in the results section.
If free Emsisoft decryptor is not able to recover your files from Pola ransomware our team strongly suggests trying a premium recovery application. Step by step tutorial for EaseUs Data recovery wizard pro, don’t worry app will scan all your data for free. Also, you can try each month to use decryptor, the app will be updated then new keys will be found by Michael Gillespie[2].
FAQ
Will Removing Pola Ransomware Unlock My Files?
No, your files are encrypted. Removing ransomware is necessary to stop further harm.
Removing Pola Ransomware Will It Delete/Break My Files?
No, you will remove malicious files, your encrypted data will stay safe.
What is Pola Ransomware Offline ID?
While ransomware encrypts your files, the computer is not connected to the internet. The virus will generate an offline id ending in t1.
What is Pola ransomware Online ID?
Ransomware encrypts your data while the computer is connected to the internet. For new variants of the virus, it is no way to be recovered.
Virus developers must be reported to local police or cybercrime departments.
- In the United States – On Guard Online website.
- In the United Kingdom – Action Fraud website.
- In Australia – SCAMwatch website.
- In Canada – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
- In France – Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information
- In Germany – Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik website.
- In Ireland – An Garda Síochána website.
- In New Zealand – Consumer Affairs Scams website.
- In India – Indian National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
- In Pakistan – National Response Centre For Cyber Crime.
References
| ^1 | RSA encryption method – wikipedia |
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| ^2 | Michael Gillespie The official Emsisoft developer |