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What is Fayg2 Ransomware?

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malware that infects a user's computer or mobile device and restricts access to it until a ransom is paid. Ransomware typically locks the infected device so it can't be used without payment, and it can be difficult or impossible to get access to without the ransom. Ransomware can be spread through phishing emails, Chat messages, social engineering, or by downloading and installing infected software.

About Fayg2 Ransomware

Fayg2 ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts all the files in a computer until the user pays a ransom. After encrypting the files, Fayg2 drops a file named yEY_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt, containing the ransom note. Files encrypted by Fayg2 have a .fayg2 extension appended at the end of the file name.

Fayg2 Ransomware is a trojan horse that injects malicious code into the system and modifies the registry. The trojan will disable Windows Defender and use net.exe to stop services.

Fayg2 Ransomware has also been spotted inside the following files and processes: ['cor.exe']

Fayg2 Ransomware Capabilities

  • Creates a process in suspended mode 
  • Reads software policies 
  • Queries a list of all running processes 
  • Disable Windows Defender real-time protection 
  • Uses cmd line tools excessively to alter registry or file data 
  • Uses reg.exe to modify the Windows registry 
  • Disables Windows Defender 
  • Drops files with a non-matching file extension 
  • Uses net.exe to stop services 

 

How to Protect Against Ransomware?

There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself from ransomware. The first thing is to make sure that your anti-software is up-to-date and also install it on all of the computers that you use. You can also install firewalls on all of your devices and turn off any unnecessary features on your devices. There are also a few steps that you can take to make sure that your computer is not vulnerable to ransomware:

  • Avoid opening email attachments from unknown sources 
  • Avoid clicking on "suspicious links" in emails 
  • Use antivirus software to scan your computer for malicious files 
  • Never download software from unofficial sources, as they may be compromised 
  • Use a good password and keep your computer's software updated 
  • Install a backup and recovery software to help restore your computer if something goes wrong
  • Keep your software up-to-date to stay

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