V3JS Ransomware

V3JS Ransomware is a malicious application that leaves a note saying that users who try to erase the malware will be punished. However, the worst thing that it may do ought to happen before you notice the ransom note. As you see, the threat encrypts private files like photos, documents, and so on. As a result, the targeted data becomes unreadable and can no longer be launched. This process can only be reversed with the right decryption tools that the hackers behind the threat could have. The problem is that they demand to pay ransom first, and there are no guarantees that your files will be decrypted after you make the payment. In other words, you might end up paying for something you might never receive. To learn more about it, we invite you to read the rest of this article. If you also wish to learn how to remove V3JS Ransomware, we encourage you to check the instructions available below the text.

V3JS Ransomware could be distributed through spam emails, unreliable file-sharing websites, and fake notifications. Therefore, we advise users never to let their guard down when surfing the Internet. Meaning, you should take extra precautions when you receive emails from unknown sources or under suspicious circumstances. Also, researchers recommend against visiting file-sharing websites or other doubtful sites. If you see a notification asking to click on some link or a button, inspect the message and ensure that it comes from reliable sources. Keep in mind that malicious notifications and messages are often written to scare users into doing something. Thus, avoid interacting with any content even if it looks reliable if you feel a sense of urgency in the message asking you to interact with a file or a link. Also, we highly recommend keeping a reliable antimalware tool that could stand guard and protect your system against various malicious applications.

What happens if V3JS Ransomware slips in? In short, all of the files that might be valuable to you could become locked. To be more precise, the malicious application encrypts them with a robust encryption algorithm, which is why the affected files become unrecognizable by the system and cannot be opened. Our researchers say that the malware ought to encrypt only private files, for example, pictures or various types of documents. After the encryption process, V3JS Ransomware should open a pop-up window containing a ransom note. It ought to say that users can get decryption tools that would decrypt their data if they pay a ransom. It should also threaten to punish users who try to remove the malicious application. Such threats might be empty because the malware does not create any data after entering the system that would help it cause more damage to the infected device. Besides, having your photos and documents encrypted might be already the worst that could happen to you, especially if you have no backup copies.

Why do we not recommend paying the ransom? That is because there are no guarantees that hackers will hold on to their end of the bargain. By the time you pay the ransom, the decryption tools could be gone, or they might not exist at all. Thus, if you pay the ransom, you could lose your money in vain. If you do not want to take any chances, we advise concentrating on learning how to erase V3JS Ransomware. If you want to get rid of it manually, you could try following the steps available below. The task might not be that easy even with our instructions, in which case, we advise employing a reliable antimalware tool that could eliminate V3JS Ransomware for you. All you would have to do is wait until your chosen tool performs a full system scan and then click its provided deletion button. If you need more help or have any questions about this ransomware, please leave us a comment below.

Restart the computer in Safe Mode

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press Win+I for Windows 8 or open Start menu for Windows 10.
2. Click the Power button.
3. Tap and hold Shift, then click Restart.
4. Pick Troubleshoot and choose Advanced Options.
5. Go to Startup Settings and click Restart.
6. Click F5 to restart the PC.

Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Go to Start, select Shutdown options, and pick Restart.
2. Click and hold F8 when the PC starts restarting.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking.
4. Press Enter and log on.

Remove V3JS Ransomware

1. Press Win+E.
2. Check these locations:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\downloads
3. Look for the malicious file that infected the system; it might be any recently downloaded file.
4. Right-click the malicious launcher and press Delete.
5. Exit File Explorer.
6. Empty Recycle bin.
7. Restart the system.