TaRoNiS Ransomware

The TaRoNiS Ransomware is based on the Xorist Ransomware project and, thankfully, this means that there is a significant chance that ransomware experts might be able to release a free decryption tool compatible with this threat. The number of victims affected by the TaRoNiS Ransomware is rather low currently so that we are yet to find out whether a public decryptor will be released. Unfortunately, if you've become one of the TaRoNiS Ransomware's victims, then you might have already found out that many of your files are inaccessible. This is because the TaRoNiS Ransomware uses a file-encryption attack to ensure that its victims will not be able to use their documents, archives, images, videos, songs, and many other file types.

It is likely that the payload of the TaRoNiS Ransomware reaches its victims with the assistance of fraudulent e-mail messages, which are sent out by the attackers. Often, these messages might claim to be from an important and reputable company or institution, and it is very probable that they will ask the user to download a file attachment or a file hosted on an external website. This is why we would like to remind our readers to be extra careful when downloading files from dubious sources, as well as to make sure that their anti-virus program is running and up-to-date since this can prevent almost all ransomware attacks.

Failing to stop the TaRoNiS Ransomware is likely to result in the immediate encryption of thousands of files, which can be recognized thanks to the '.TaRoNiS' extension that will be added to their names. The TaRoNiS Ransomware also will make sure to provide the victim with a ransom note, which is stored in 'HOW TO DECRIPT FILES.txt.' According to the message left by the attackers, the users who wish to get their files back will need to pay a 0.08 BTC ransom fee and then contact taronis@gmx.com for additional instructions. While the amount is not that high, we assure you that paying the authors of the TaRoNiS Ransomware is a terrible decision since it's very likely that they will trick you out of your money.

Unfortunately, if the TaRoNiS Ransomware has taken your files hostage, then you might not be able to recover them immediately. However, there are other actions you can perform – for starters, make sure to eliminate the threatening program with the help of a suitable anti-malware tool. After this, you should make sure not to delete any of the files with the '.TaRoNiS' extension since there's a chance that their recovery might be possible soon.