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Venis ransomware is a cryptovirus that is currently in its development phase. Recently found by malware researchers, this virus is believed to be soon released as a fully functional ransomware. The cryptovirus already has a page set with the name “Venis” as the payment service available to victims. The ransomware creates a user profile on a compromised computer with an enabled Remote Desktop Connection. To see how to remove the virus and how you can try to restore your files if they got encrypted, read the article carefully.

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Threat Summary

Threat Summary

Name Venis
Type Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description The ransomware is still in a development phase, but it is designed to encrypt your files and point you to the website “venis.pw” from where the payment and decryption service are situated.
Symptoms The ransomware deletes Shadow Volume copies and spawns a lot of processes, including a Remote Desktop connection.
Distribution Method Spam Emails, Email Attachments
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Venis Ransomware – Infection Spread

Venis ransomware can infect your PC using various spread methods. Spam emails might be spreading its payload file. Spam campaigns may be launched to send emails which will try to make you believe that they are important. In addition, they will state that they have files attached to them, which are urgent or contain the entire message which was too long to be conveyed in the body of the e-mail. If open the file, however, the malicious code inside will infect your computer.

The Venis ransomware might be spreading its payload file on sharing services or social media networks. It was already reported that the developer of the virus had put it in comments on various forums saying that it is a decryptor for the new Cerber ransomware virus. Do not open files from suspicious e-mails or links. Scan files with a security application and check their signatures and size before opening. You should check out more ransomware preventing tips on our forum topic.

Venis Ransomware – Technical Details

Malware researchers have found Venis ransomware recently. The ransomware creates a new account profile on the Windows Operating System, named TEST. It enables the Remote Desktop Connection service and adds an exception rule to the Windows Firewall with the following command:

→netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=”Remote Desktop” dir=in protocol=tcp localport=3389 profile=any action=allow (PID: 3796)

After Venis ransomware executes its payload file it will modify an auto-execute functionality by setting up values in the Windows Registry. Such values are set inside newly-created entries in the registry and are designed to make the virus automatically start when Windows is booted. If your files are encrypted, as the ransomware is still in a development phase, you should see a ransom message displayed on your desktop. You can view that ransom note from the below image:

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The note reads the following:

VENIS

All your files has been encrypted with AES 2048. (Military Grade Encryption)
The key has been sent to our private server which we have access to.

There are no tools online that will allow you to decode your files for free.

The following info has been gathered about this PC.

Usernames
——–
Chrome Passwords/ Firefox Passwords
——–
Facebook Messages
——–
Skype History (Deleted and non deleted)
——–
Browser History
——–
Tor History

You have 72 Hours To Comply. (Each delay will cause a price increase)
Drives are completely wiped after this time period is finished while the info is released for the public. (Nothing is spared)
TO DECODE
Send us a message at: (Email)
==========================
VenisRansom@protonmail.com
==========================
Venis Ransomware
Email – VenisRansom@protonmail.com

The Venis ransomware virus currently uses the email address VenisRansom@protonmail.com as a contact with the cybercriminals. The encrypted e-mail service ProtonMail is becoming the popular choice for ransomware creators. And that will more than likely continue to be the case as that makes the job of law officers really hard about catching the crooks.

From the drop-down button found below, you can see a list with nearly 400 processes which Venis ransomware seeks to shut down once on a compromised machine. As you can see, the list contains processes of most Antivirus and adware programs that exist, including monitoring programs:

Full List of Processes

→1.exe
3.exe
ADVAPI32.dll
ALMon.exe
ALsvc.exe
AVK.exe
AVKProxy.exe
AVKService.exe
AVKTray.exe
AVKWCtlx64.exe
AdAwareDesktop.exe
AdAwareService.exe
AdAwareTray.exe
AgentSvc.exe
AntiHook.exe
AvastSvc.exe
AvastUi.exe
BDSSVC.EXE
Bav.exe
BavSvc.exe
BavTray.exe
BavUpdater.exe
BavWebClient.exe
BgScan.exe
BullGuarScanner.exe
BullGuard.exe
BullGuardUpdate.exe
CEmRep.exe
CMD.EXE
CMain.exe
CONSCTLX.EXE
CRYPT32.dll
CV.exe
CavAUD.exe
CavApp.exe
CavCons.exe
CavEmSrv.exe
CavMud.exe
CavQ.exe
CavSn.exe
CavSub.exe
CavUMAS.exe
CavUserUpd.exe
Cavmr.exe
Cavoar.exe
Cavvl.exe
CisTray.exe
ClamTray.exe
ClamWin.exe
DCSUserProt.exe
DTAgent.exe
EMLPROXY.EXE
EXPLORER.EXE
Ethereal.exe
FIREFOX.EXE
FPAVServer.exe
FPWin.exe
FProtTray.exe
FSHDLL64.exe
FSM32.EXE
FSMA32.EXE
GDKBFltExe32.exe
GDSC.exe
GDScan.exe
GpChromeDatabasegInx64.exe
InstLsp.exe
JavaUpdate.exe
K7AVScan.exe
K7CrvSvc.exe
K7EmlPxy.EXE
K7FWSrvc.exe
K7PSSrvc.exe
K7RTScan.exe
K7SysMon.Exe
K7TSMain.exe
K7TSMngr.exe
K7TSecurity.exe
KERNEL32.DLL
KERNEL32.dll
Kernel32.dll
Lite.exe
LittleHook.exe
MCShieldCCC.exe
MCShieldDS.exe
MCShieldRTM.exe
MOZGLUE.dll
MSASCui.exe
MSVCP120.dll
MSVCP90.dll
MSVCR120.dll
MSVCR90.DLL
MSVCR90.dll
MSVCRT.dll
MWAGENT.EXE
MWASER.EXE
MpCmdRun.exe
MpUXSrv.exe
MsMpEng.exe
NETAPI32.dll
NS.exe
NSS3.dll
Netcap.exe
Netmon.exe
Ntdll.dll
OLEAUT32.dll
ONLINENT.EXE
OPSSVC.EXE
OnAccessInstaller.exe
PSANHost.exe
PSUAMain.exe
PSUAService.exe
Packetizer.exe
Packetyzer.exe
Prefs.js
ProcessHacker.exe
PtSessionAgent.exe
PtSvcHost.exe
PtWatchDog.exe
QUHLPSVC.EXE
RDPWInst.exe
RDTask.exe
SAPISSVC.EXE
SASCore64.exe
SASTask.exe
SAVAdminService.exe
SBAMSvc.exe
SBAMTray.exe
SBPIMSvc.exe
SCANNER.EXE
SCANWSCS.EXE
SDFSSvc.exe
SDScan.exe
SDTray.exe
SDWelcome.exe
SELF.EXE
SETUPAPI.DLL
SHELL32.dll
SSUpdate64.exe
SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
SUPERDelete.exe
SavService.exe
SbieDll.dll
ScSecSvc.exe
Sniffer.exe
SoftAct.exe
SpreadMsg.txt
SpyHunter3.exe
Sqlite3.dll
TESTAPP.EXE
THGuard.exe
TRAYICOS.EXE
TRAYSSER.EXE
Taskmgr.exe
Tcpdump.exe
Tethereal.exe
USER32.DLL
USER32.dll
UUpd.exe
UnThreat.exe
Uninstall.exe
User32.dll
UserAccountControlSettings.exe
V3Main.exe
V3Medic.exe
V3SP.exe
V3Svc.exe
V3Up.exe
VCATCH.EXE
VIEWTCP.EXE
VIPREUI.exe
VSDesktop.exe
VSSADMIN.EXE
WININET.dll
WS2_32.dll
WebCompanion.exe
Windump.exe
Wininet.dll
Wireshark.exe
Zanda.exe
Zlh.exe
acs.exe
adoronsfirewall.exe
alertwall.exe
alupdate.exe
app_firewall.exe
apvxdwin.exe
armorwall.exe
as3pf.exe
asr.exe
aupdrun.exe
authfw.exe
avas.exe
avcom.exe
avkproxy.exe
avkservice.exe
avktray.exe
avkwctl.exe
avkwctrl.exe
avmgma.exe
avp.exe
avpmapp.exe
avtask.exe
aws.exe
backgroundscanclient.exe
bavhm.exe
bgctl.exe
bgnt.exe
blackd.exe
blackice.exe
blinksvc.exe
bootsafe.exe
bullguard.exe
capinfos.exe
cavasm.exe
cavwp.exe
cdas17.exe
cdas2.exe
cdinstx.exe
cis.exe
clamd.exe
clamscan.exe
cmdagent.exe
cmgrdian.exe
configmgr.exe
configuresav.exe
coreFrameworkHost.exe
coreServiceShell.exe
cpd.exe
dfw.exe
dlservice.exe
dltray.exe
dragon_updater.exe
dumpcap.exe
dvpapi.exe
dwengine.exe
econceal.exe
econser.exe
editcap.exe
ekern.exe
ekrn.exe
emlproui.exe
emlproxy.exe
endtaskpro.exe
escanmon.exe
escanpro.exe
espwatch.exe
eui.exe
fameh32.exe
fgui.exe
filedeleter.exe
filemon.exe
firewall.exe
firewall2004.exe
firewallgui.exe
freshclam.exe
freshclamwrap.exe
fsgk32.exe
fshoster32.exe
fsma32.exe
fsorsp.exe
fsrt.exe
fssm32.exe
fwsrv.exe
gateway.exe
guardxkickoff_x64.exe
guardxservice.exe
hpf_.exe
iface.exe
invent.exe
ipatrol.exe
ipcserver.exe
ipctray.exe
iptray.exe
kav.exe
kpf4gui.exe
kpf4ss.exe
licwiz.exe
livehelp.exe
lookout.exe
lpfw.exe
mbam.exe
mbamscheduler.exe
mbamservice.exe
mcods.exe
mcvsescn.exe
mergecap.exe
mpf.exe
mpfcm.exe
msconfig.exe
mscoree.dll
msseces.exe
mwsmpl.exe
nanoav.exe
nanosvc.exe
navapsvc.exe
nbrowser.exe
netguardlite.exe
nfservice.exe
njeeves2.exe
nnf.exe
nod32.exe
nod32krn.exe
nprosec.exe
nseupdatesvc.exe
nss3.dll
nstzerospywarelite.exe
ntdll.dll
nvcod.exe
nvcsvc.exe
nvoy.exe
nwscmon.exe
oasclnt.exe
ole32.dll
omnitray.exe
onlinent.exe
op_mon.exe
opf.exe
opfsvc.exe
outpost.exe
pcipprev.exe
pctav.exe
pctavsvc.exe
pcviper.exe
persfw.exe
pfft.exe
pgaccount.exe
prevxcsi.exe
prifw.exe
privatefirewall3.exe
procexp.exe
procguard.exe
procmon.exe
protect.exe
pxagent.exe
rawshark.exe
regedit.exe
rtt_crc_service.exe
sab_wab.exe
sagui.exe
savadminservice.exe
savcleanup.exe
savcli.exe
savmain.exe
savprogress.exe
savservice.exe
scfmanager.exe
scfservice.exe
schedulerdaemon.exe
scproxysrv.exe
sdcdevcon.exe
sdcdevconIA.exe
sdcdevconx.exe
sdcservice.exe
sdtrayapp.exe
siteadv.exe
sndsrvc.exe
snsmcon.exe
snsupd.exe
sp_rsser.exe
spfirewallsvc.exe
sppfw.exe
spybotsd.exe
spywareterminatorshield.exe
ssupdate.exe
terminet.exe
text2pcap.exe
tppfdmn.exe
trigger.exe
tscutynt.exe
tshark.exe
tzpfw.exe
uiSeAgnt.exe
uiUpdateTray.exe
uiWatchDog.exe
uiWinMgr.exe
umxagent.exe
umxtray.exe
updclient.exe
utsvc.exe
uwcdsvr.exe
vdtask.exe
virusutilities.exe
webwall.exe
winroute.exe
wireshark.exe
wwasher.exe
xauth_service.exe
xfilter.exe
zanda.exe
zerospywarele.exe
zerospywarelite_installer.exe
zlh.exe
zlhh.exe

The Venis ransomware gives you a deadline of 72 hours to pay up and decrypt your data. The ransom note states that if the deadline passes, the copies of your files on the hackers’ servers will be deleted. Not only that, but it threatens to release all information gathered from your social media network profiles and other messages to the public. That is entirely possible if they manage to break your passwords and if you have conversations saved on your hard drive.

This is how the payment website looks like:

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You shouldn’t think of paying the cybercriminals, as nobody can guarantee you will get all of your files back to normal after payment. The criminals can always make another ransomware or do other criminal acts with the financial support of victims who paid them. Besides, nothing stops them from extorting you further with your private conversations or releasing them publicly, outright.

The following list with file extensions has been found inside the code of Venis:

→.CSV, .DOC, .PPT, .XLS, .avi, .bak, .bmp, .dbf, .djvu, .docx, .exe, .flv, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .max, .mdb, .mdf, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .odt, .pdf, .png, .pps, .pptm, .pptx, .psd, .rar, .raw, .tar, .tif, .txt, .vob, .wav, .wma, .wmv, .xlsb, .xlsx, .zip

The list given above with the various file extensions is most probably for file types that will become encrypted. That deduction comes from the fact that a .DLL file contains the payload of the virus, and such a file type won’t get encrypted. The files which will get locked by the ransomware will probably have one, and the same file extension appended to them. The ransomware claims to utilize a 2048-bit AES encryption algorithm which is impossible, as 512-bit will have errors and be unstable, let alone a bigger key size.

The Venis ransomware deletes the Shadow Volume Copies from the Windows operating system with the following command:

→vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /Quiet

Continue reading and see in what ways you can try to restore some of your data files.

Remove Venis Ransomware and Restore Your Files

If your computer got infected with the Venis ransomware virus, you should have some experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as fast as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect more computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide given below. To see ways that you can try to recover your data, see the step titled 2. Restore files encrypted by Venis.

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  • Step 5

Step 1: Scan for Venis with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.


It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.


2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 2


3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 3


4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 4

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Ransomware Automatic Removal - Video Guide

Step 2: Uninstall Venis and related malware from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:


1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.
delete ransomware from windows step 1


2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.
delete ransomware from windows step 2


3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"
delete ransomware from windows step 3Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.


Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Venis on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Venis there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
delete ransomware virus registries step 1


2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.
delete ransomware virus registries step 2


3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.
delete ransomware virus registries step 3 Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Venis

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

1. Hold Windows Key + R.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 1


2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 2


3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".
remove ransomware in safe mode step 3
Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.


4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 4


5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 5


Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Venis.

Method 1: Use STOP Decrypter by Emsisoft.

Not all variants of this ransomware can be decrypted for free, but we have added the decryptor used by researchers that is often updated with the variants which become eventually decrypted. You can try and decrypt your files using the instructions below, but if they do not work, then unfortunately your variant of the ransomware virus is not decryptable.

Follow the instructions below to use the Emsisoft decrypter and decrypt your files for free. You can download the Emsisoft decryption tool linked here and then follow the steps provided below:

1 Right-click on the decrypter and click on Run as Administrator as shown below:

stop ransomware decryptor step 1

2. Agree with the license terms:

stop ransomware decryptor step 2

3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:

stop ransomware decryptor step 3

4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.

stop ransomware decryptor step 4

Note: Credit for the decryptor goes to Emsisoft researchers who have made the breakthrough with this virus.

Method 2: Use data recovery software

Ransomware infections and Venis aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.

1. Download the recommended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

Simply click on the link and on the website menus on the top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.


Venis-FAQ

What is Venis Ransomware?

Venis 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 algorithms 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.

What Does Venis Ransomware Do?

Ransomware in general is a malicious software that is designed to block access to your computer or files until a ransom is paid.

Ransomware viruses can also damage your system, corrupt data and delete files, resulting in the permanent loss of important files.

How Does Venis Infect?

Via several ways.Venis Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing emails, 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.

Another way you may become a victim of Venis 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.

How to Open .Venis files?

You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the .Venis files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted using a specific decryption key for the particular algorithm.

What to Do If a Decryptor Does Not Work?

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

Can I Restore ".Venis" Files?

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

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

How To Get Rid of Venis Virus?

The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti-malware program.

It will scan for and locate Venis ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .Venis files.

Can I Report Ransomware to Authorities?

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.

Can You Stop Ransomware from Encrypting Your Files?

Yes, you can prevent ransomware. The best way to do this is to ensure your computer system is updated with the latest security patches, use a reputable anti-malware program and firewall, backup your important files frequently, and avoid clicking on malicious links or downloading unknown files.

Can Venis Ransomware Steal Your Data?

Yes, in most cases ransomware will steal your information. It is a form of malware that steals data from a user's computer, encrypts it, and then demands a ransom in order to decrypt it.

In many cases, the malware authors or attackers will threaten to delete the data or publish it online unless the ransom is paid.

Can Ransomware Infect WiFi?

Yes, ransomware can infect WiFi networks, as malicious actors can use it to gain control of the network, steal confidential data, and lock out users. If a ransomware attack is successful, it could lead to a loss of service and/or data, and in some cases, financial losses.

Should I Pay Ransomware?

No, you should not pay ransomware extortionists. Paying them only encourages criminals and does not guarantee that the files or data will be restored. The better approach is to have a secure backup of important data and be vigilant about security in the first place.

What Happens If I Don't Pay Ransom?

If you don't pay the ransom, the hackers may still have access to your computer, data, or files and may continue to threaten to expose or delete them, or even use them to commit cybercrimes. In some cases, they may even continue to demand additional ransom payments.

Can a Ransomware Attack Be Detected?

Yes, ransomware can be detected. Anti-malware software and other advanced security tools can detect ransomware and alert the user when it is present on a machine.

It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest security measures and to keep security software updated to ensure ransomware can be detected and prevented.

Do Ransomware Criminals Get Caught?

Yes, ransomware criminals do get caught. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, Interpol and others have been successful in tracking down and prosecuting ransomware criminals in the US and other countries. As ransomware threats continue to increase, so does the enforcement activity.

About the Venis Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Venis how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific malware and restore your encrypted files.


How did we conduct the research on this ransomware?

Our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, and as such, we receive daily updates on the latest malware and ransomware definitions.

Furthermore, the research behind the Venis ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.

To better understand the ransomware threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.


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