VVOA is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type infections. This type locks
your private files (videos, images, documentations). Then your files' name
will end by this new extension “.vvoa” . So, you can’t obtain access to them
at all.
This ransomware family "STOP / DJVU" has more than 260 extensions.
Vvoa was Discovered in 13/11/2020, it can encrypts all popular file
types. Quickly as the file encryption is effectively achieved, so users
can't get access to them. Vvoa virus add its own “.Vvoa” to all the
encrypted data. For instance, the file “timesheet.xls”, after get crypted
by Vvoa, will be titled as “timesheet.xls.vvoa”.When the encryption is
accomplished, vvoa will put text document (_readme.txt) into all the
folders that keep the encrypted files.
The used technique for file's encryption by Vvoa will released an unique
decryption key, which is definitely unique for each computer system.
The needed key is hosted on a special server under the total control by the
attacker who have actually launched the vvoa infection into the internet
joined by each the victim id, the users are told to contact the attackers
through e-mail or by telegram to pay the ransom in the quantity of $980 and
this quantity will have 50% discount rate, that mean the ransom amount falls
to $490 if the victim pay for them within 72 hours.
We highly recommend that you do not pay the ransom, There is no warranty
that these online cyber criminals will keep their promises, the victims may
lose their money for nothing.
Also, It's not recommended to contact the frauds as they instruct. Do not
send them your money.
Extension ID:
File Extension: vvoa
Type: Ransomware
Family: STOP/DJVU
Description: The ransomware locks all the data stored on your system and requires a
ransom to be paid on your part supposedly to recover your important
files.
Encryption: File encryption by the ransomware
is performed by means of the AES-1024 algorithm encryption. Once the
encryption is completed, to adds its special .vvoa extension to all the
files modified by it.
Distribution Method: Adware
bundles and software cracks
the Web is now loaded with infections comparable to the Vvoa virus. It's
recommended for you to frequently make backups of all your essential
documents to an external storage. like, the USB Flash Drive, external hard
disk drive, or using the cloud data storage services. Keeping the backups on
your system drive is very risky, since the backup may also be encrypted by
the Vvoa ransomware.
How can the Vvoa ransomware attack your computer system?
This type can hide by using one method from these:
1- freeware
third-party programs.
2- spam e-mails ;
3- free
hosting websites;
4- torrent software.
Opening these
types or clicking on the harmful links might harm the system.
How to Protect your computer system from the Vvoa ransomware
attack?
1. Do not open any suspicious e-mail attachments, specifically if the
sender is unknown for you .
2. Do not install unsecured
freeware.
3. install an anti malware or an anti virus with last
update even if free, to check every file you downloaded it from the web
before opening it.
The method in our channel will show you how to get rid of vvoa ransomware
After you successfully remove the ransomware like emsisoft then install
malware protection or antivirus to protect your files.
