Kraken Ransomware

Kraken Ransomware Overview
Kraken ransomware is a malware of unknown origin. Its encryption engine targets the following file types with a strong cipher: ".3GP, .7Z, .APK, .AVI, .BMP, .CDR, .CER, .CHM, CONF, .CSS, .CSV, .DAT, .DB, .DBF, .DJVU, .DBX, .DOCM, ,DOC, .EPUB, .DOCX .FB2, .FLV, .GIF, .GZ, .ISO .IBOOKS,.JPEG, .JPG, .KEY, .MDB .MD2, .MDF, .MHT, .MOBI .MHTM, .MKV, .MOV, .MP3, .MP4, .MPG .MPEG, .PICT, .PDF, .PPS, .PKG, .PNG, .PPT .PPTX, .PPSX, .PSD, .RAR, .RTF, .SCR, .SWF, .SAV, .TIFF, .TIF, .TBL, .TORRENT, .TXT, .VSD,.WMV, .XLS, .XLSX, .XPS, .XML, .CKP, ZIP, .JAVA, .PY, .ASM, .C, .CPP, .CS, .JS, .PHP, .DACPAC, .RBW, .RB, .MRG, .DCX, .DB3, .SQL, .SQLITE3, .SQLITE, .SQLITEDB, .PSD, .PSP, .PDB, .DXF, .DWG, .DRW, .CASB, .CCP, .CAL, .CMX, .CR2."The interesting thing associated with this virus is that it employs dynamic fields in the ransomware note.

Kraken Ransomware Note
"KRAKEN""Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted!""Decryption of your files is only possible with the special decryption program.""To buy your decryption program follow the steps below:""How to buy Kraken Decryptor?""Payment method is Bitcoin Only, follow the steps below.""What is Bitcoin ?""Bitcoin is a consensus network that enables a new payment system and a completely digital money. It""is the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network that is powered by its users with no central""authority or middlemen.""More Info:""Wikipedia""bitcoin.org""coindesk.com""Purchasing Bitcoins""Here are our recommendations:""localbitcoins.com""Bitcoins with Western Union.""Payment Methods: Western Union, Bank of America,""Cash by FedEx, Moneygram, Money Order. In NYC: Bitcoin ATM, in person""Service allows you to search for people in your community willing to sell bitcoins to you""directly.""Buy Bitcoins with VISA/MASTERCARD or wire transfer""The best for Europe""Bitcoins instantly for cash""An international directory of bitcoin exchanges""Bitcoin for cash.""CoinJar allows direct bitcoin purchases on their site""anxpro.com""bittylicious.com""Send XXX amount to Bitcoin address""1Bi3ApYkFyZSUg8X2vrsQS4SR7KH4DLZ9h""Send an email to below addresses with your Personal ID as the subject""Email Addresses""krakenk811@gmail.com""kraken0@india.com""kraken@innocent.com""Your Personal ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXxx""Run the downloaded Decryptor you received via email on your computer""Click on “Decrypt” button and wait for the “Decrypt Succeed” message""knowledge is not power. the implementation of knowledge is power"

Kraken Ransomware Distribution
The Kraken ransomware is primarily distributed as a malicious binary file through various email spam messages, exploit kits, browser hijackers, Trojans and other popular sources of infection.

Kraken Ransomware Removal
In-depth removal instructions and detailed technical information about the virus can be found on Best Security Search.