
In this case, the virus usually arrives in. Cyber criminals already know that the most efficient and successful way to infect computers is to send a malicious attachment via email. The authors of Thor malware use the same three distribution methods: malicious spam campaigns, exploit kits, and malware-laden ads. Remove Thor from the computer using Reimage Intego or other reputable anti-malware program. We strongly recommend spending your money on more valuable services. Therefore, you might lose both – your files and money. Paying the ransom does not guarantee that hackers provide you a necessary key for data decryption. No matter how helpful they are, do not follow their instructions.

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They briefly explain what tools are needed for paying the ransom and how to use them. Hackers explain that there’s no other possibility to get back access to the corrupted files, just transferring 0.5 Bitcoins via Tor browser and using Locky Decryptor. The ransom note includes unique victim’s ID, necessary information for data encryption and how to purchase file decryption tool. bmp file becomes new background picture which tells about ransomware attack and encourages opening. Hackers inform about Thor ransomware attack by delivering two scary messages in _WHAT_is.bmp and _WHAT_is.html files. Instead of reaching for your credit card, start Thor removal. However, we believe it’s just a waste of money. Indeed, the creators of ransomware always offer to pay the ransom and get back your files.

At the moment there’s only one risk-free solution to restore data – to use backup copies.
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Unfortunately, virus researchers haven’t managed to crack any version of Locky virus, so there’s no decryption tool created yet. Since then, victims cannot access their personal data, and what is worse, they might not be able to use it ever again. thor file extension to all corrupted files. During data encryption virus changes filenames and appends. The virus is capable of encoding more than 400 different types of files using combined AES-128 and RSA-2048 ciphers. Thor ransomware spreads via malicious spam emails and is activated when the victim opens an infected file. Now it’s time to announce the latest malware version. Recently, we have talked about other versions of this ransomware – Zepto, Odin and Shit viruses.

Thor virus is the newest version of famous Locky virus that has been causing problems for computer users since the beginning of the year. Description of Thor ransomware virus Thor ransomware – another version of the Locky virus
