Cancer is a ransomware infection - the malicious software that enters your computer silently and blocks either access to the computer itself or encrypt your files.

Many ransomware viruses use sophisticated encryption algorithm how to make your files inaccessible. The goal of ransomware infections is to demand that you pay a ransom payment to get access to your files back.

Via several ways.Cancer Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing e-mails, containing virus attachment.

This attachment is usually masked as an important document, like an invoice, bank document or even a plane ticket and it looks very convincing to users.

After you download and execute this attachment, a drive-by download occurs and your computer is infected with the ransomware virus.

Another way, you may become a victim of Cancer is if you download a fake installer, crack or patch from a low reputation website or if you click on a virus link. Many users report getting a ransomware infection by downloading torrents.

You can't. At this point the .Cancer files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted.

Do not panic and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .Cancer files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.

One way to restore files, encrypted by Cancer ransomware is to use a decryptor for it. But since it's a new virus, advised that the decryption keys for it may not be out yet and available to the public. We will update this article and keep you posted as soon as this decryptor is released.

Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .Cancer files.

These methods are in no way 100% guarantee that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.

The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti malware software. It will scan for and locate Cancer ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .Cancer files.

Also, keep in mind that viruses like Cancer ransomware also install Trojans and keyloggers that can steal your passwords and accounts. Scanning your computer with an anti-malware software will make sure that all of these virus components are removed and your computer is protected in the future.

There is still a lot you can do. If none of the above methods seem to work for you, then try these methods:

• Try to find a safe computer from where you can can login on your own line accounts like One Drive, iDrive, Google Drive and so on.
• Try to contact your friends, relatives and other people so that they can check if they have some of your important photos or documents just in case you sent them.
• Also, check if some of the files that were encrypted it can be re-downloaded from the web.
• Another clever way to get back some of your files is to find another old computer, a flash drive or even a CD or a DVD where you may have saved your older documents. You might be surprised what will turn up.
• You can also go to your email account to check if you can send any attachments to other people. Usually what is sent the email is saved on your account and you can re-download it. But most importantly, make sure that this is done from a safe computer and make sure to remove the virus first.

More tips you can find on our forums, where you can also asks any questions about your ransomware problem.

In case your computer got infected with a ransomware infection, you can report it to the local Police departments. It can help authorities worldwide track and determine the perpetrators behind the virus that has infected your computer. Below, we have prepared a list with government websites, where you can file a report in case you are a victim of a cybercrime:

Cyber-security authorities, responsible for handling ransomware attack reports in different regions all over the world:

• Germany - Offizielles Portal der deutschen Polizei
• United States - IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Centre
• United Kingdom - Action Fraud Police
• France - Ministère de l'Intérieur
• Italy - Polizia Di Stato
• Spain - Policía Nacional
• Netherlands - Politie
• Poland - Policja
• Portugal - Polícia Judiciária
• Greece - Cyber Crime Unit (Hellenic Police)
• India - Mumbai Police - CyberCrime Investigation Cell
• Australia - Australian High Tech Crime Center

Reports may be responded to in different timeframes, depending on your local authorities.