BLACK Ransomware (.BLACK File) 🔐 Black.Berserk@onionmail.org

The Black Berserk belongs to the ransomware type of infection. Malware of this type encrypts all user’s data on the PC (photos, text files, excel tables, audio files, videos, etc) and adds its specific extension to every file, creating the Black_Recover.txt text files in each folder containing encrypted files.

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Black Berserk Virus

Black berserk appends its own .Black extension to every file’s name. For example, an image entitled “photo.jpg” will be altered to “photo.jpg.Black”. In the same manner, the Excel table named “table.xlsx” will end up as “table.xlsx.Black”, and so on.

In each folder with the encoded files, a Black_Recover.txt text document will be created. It is a ransom money memo. It contains information on the ways of paying the ransom and some other information. The ransom note most probably contains a description of how to purchase the decryption tool from the tamperers. You can obtain this decryptor after contacting Black.Berserk@onionmail.org, Black.Berserk@skiff.com via email. That is it.

Black berserk Overview:

The Black_Recover.txt file accompanying the Black berserk malware states the following:

Your ID : -

# In subject line please write your personal ID

Contact us:
Black.Berserk@onionmail.org
Black.Berserk@skiff.com


ATTENTION!

All files have been stolen and encrypted by us and now have Black suffix.

# What about guarantees?
To prove that we can decrypt your files, send us two unimportant encrypted files.(up to 1 MB) and we will decrypt them for free.

+Do not delete or modify encrypted files.
+Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price(they add their fee to our).

In the image below, you can see what a directory with files encrypted by the Black berserk looks like. Each filename has the “.Black” extension added to it.

That is how encrypted “.Black” files look.

How did Black berserk ransomware end up on my PC?

There is a huge number of possible ways of ransomware injection.

Nowadays, there are three most popular ways for malefactors to have the Black berserk virus acting in your digital environment. These are email spam, Trojan infiltration and peer networks.

If you open your mailbox and see emails that look just like notifications from utility services providers, delivery agencies like FedEx, web-access providers, and whatnot, but whose addresser is unknown to you, be wary of opening those letters. They are very likely to have a malware item enclosed in them. Thus it is even riskier to open any attachments that come with letters like these.

Another option for ransom hunters is a Trojan horse scheme. A Trojan is a program that infiltrates into your computer pretending to be something different. For instance, you download an installer for some program you want or an update for some program. But what is unpacked turns out to be a harmful program that encrypts your data. As the update wizard can have any name and any icon, you have to make sure that you can trust the resource of the things you’re downloading. The optimal way is to trust the software companies’ official websites.

As for the peer-to-peer networks like torrents or eMule, the threat is that they are even more trust-based than the rest of the Internet. You can never guess what you download until you get it. So you’d better be using trustworthy resources. Also, it is a good idea to scan the folder containing the downloaded items with the antivirus as soon as the downloading is finished.

How to remove ransomware?

It is important to inform you that besides encrypting your files, the Black berserk virus will probably deploy Vidar Stealer on your computer to get access to credentials to different accounts (including cryptocurrency wallets). The mentioned program can derive your credentials from your browser’s auto-filling data.

Remove Black berserk with Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

We have also been using this software on our systems ever since, and it has always been successful in detecting viruses. It has blocked the most common Ransomware as shown from our tests with the software, and we assure you that it can remove Black berserk as well as other malware hiding on your computer.

To use Gridinsoft for remove malicious threats, follow the steps below:

1. Begin by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware, accessible via the blue button below or directly from the official website gridinsoft.com.

2.Once the Gridinsoft setup file (setup-gridinsoft-fix.exe) is downloaded, execute it by clicking on the file.

3.Follow the installation setup wizard's instructions diligently.

4. Access the "Scan Tab" on the application's start screen and launch a comprehensive "Full Scan" to examine your entire computer. This inclusive scan encompasses the memory, startup items, the registry, services, drivers, and all files, ensuring that it detects malware hidden in all possible locations.

Be patient, as the scan duration depends on the number of files and your computer's hardware capabilities. Use this time to relax or attend to other tasks.

5. Upon completion, Anti-Malware will present a detailed report containing all the detected malicious items and threats on your PC.

6. Select all the identified items from the report and confidently click the "Clean Now" button. This action will safely remove the malicious files from your computer, transferring them to the secure quarantine zone of the anti-malware program to prevent any further harmful actions.

8. If prompted, restart your computer to finalize the full system scan procedure. This step is crucial to ensure thorough removal of any remaining threats. After the restart, Gridinsoft Anti-Malware will open and display a message confirming the completion of the scan.

Remember Gridinsoft offers a 6-day free trial. This means you can take advantage of the trial period at no cost to experience the full benefits of the software and prevent any future malware infections on your system. Embrace this opportunity to fortify your computer's security without any financial commitment.

Trojan Killer for “Black berserk” removal on locked PC

In situations where it becomes impossible to download antivirus applications directly onto the infected computer due to malware blocking access to websites, an alternative solution is to utilize the Trojan Killer application.

There is a really little number of security tools that are able to be set up on the USB drives, and antiviruses that can do so in most cases require to obtain quite an expensive license. For this instance, I can recommend you to use another solution of GridinSoft - Trojan Killer Portable. It has a 14-days cost-free trial mode that offers the entire features of the paid version. This term will definitely be 100% enough to wipe malware out.

Trojan Killer is a valuable tool in your cybersecurity arsenal, helping you to effectively remove malware from infected computers. Now, we will walk you through the process of using Trojan Killer from a USB flash drive to scan and remove malware on an infected PC. Remember, always obtain permission to scan and remove malware from a computer that you do not own.

Step 1: Download & Install Trojan Killer on a Clean Computer:

1. Go to the official GridinSoft website (gridinsoft.com) and download Trojan Killer to a computer that is not infected.

2. Insert a USB flash drive into this computer.

3. Install Trojan Killer to the "removable drive" following the on-screen instructions.

4. Once the installation is complete, launch Trojan Killer.

Step 2: Update Signature Databases:

5. After launching Trojan Killer, ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

6. Click "Update" icon to download the latest signature databases, which will ensure the tool can detect the most recent threats.

Step 3: Scan the Infected PC:

7. Safely eject the USB flash drive from the clean computer.

8. Boot the infected computer to the Safe Mode.

9. Insert the USB flash drive.

10. Run tk.exe

11. Once the program is open, click on "Full Scan" to begin the malware scanning process.

Step 4: Remove Found Threats:

12. After the scan is complete, Trojan Killer will display a list of detected threats.

13. Click on "Cure PC!" to remove the identified malware from the infected PC.

14. Follow any additional on-screen prompts to complete the removal process.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer:

15. Once the threats are removed, click on "Restart PC" to reboot your computer.

16. Remove the USB flash drive from the infected computer.

Congratulations on effectively removing Black berserk and the concealed threats from your computer! You can now have peace of mind, knowing that they won't resurface again. Thanks to Gridinsoft's capabilities and commitment to cybersecurity, your system is now protected.

Often racketeers would decode several of your files to prove that they really have the decryption tool. Since Black berserk virus is a relatively recent ransomware, anti-malware developers have not yet found a method to reverse its work. However, the decoding instruments are constantly updated, so the solution may soon be available.

Understandably, if the hackers succeed in encoding someone’s critical files, the desperate person will most likely comply with their demands. Despite that, paying a ransom does not necessarily mean that you’re getting your blocked information back. It is still risky. After receiving the money, the racketeers may send a wrong decryption code to the injured party. There were reports of hackers simply vanishing after getting the ransom without even writing back.

The best countermeasure to ransomware is to have aan OS restore point or the copies of your critical files in the cloud storage or at least on an external drive. Obviously, that might be insufficient. The most important thing could be that file you were working on when it all went down. Nevertheless, it is something. It is also advisable to scan your drives with the anti-malware utility after the OS restoration.

There are other ransomware products, besides Black berserk, that work similarly. Examples of those are Gaqq, Wayn, Agvv, and some others. The two major differences between them and the Black berserk are the ransom amount and the method of encryption. The rest is almost identical: documents become encoded, their extensions changed, ransom notes are found in each directory containing encrypted files.

Some lucky users were able to decode the arrested files with the aid of the free tools provided by anti-malware developers. Sometimes the racketeers mistakenly send the decoding key to the victims in the ransom note. Such an epic fail allows the user to restore the files. But naturally, one should never expect such a chance. Remember, ransomware is a tamperers’ technology to lay their hands on the money of their victims.

How to avoid ransomware injection?

Black berserk ransomware has no superpower, neither does any similar malware.

You can armour yourself from ransomware injection taking several easy steps:

• Never open any emails from unknown mailers with unknown addresses, or with content that has likely no connection to something you are waiting for (can you win in a money prize draw without even taking part in it?). In case the email subject is more or less something you are expecting, check all elements of the questionable letter with caution. A hoax email will always have mistakes.
• Avoid using cracked or unknown software. Trojans are often distributed as an element of cracked software, most likely as a “patch” preventing the license check. But dubious programs are difficult to distinguish from trustworthy software, as trojans sometimes have the functionality you need. Try searching for information about this software product on the anti-malware message boards, but the optimal way is not to use such software.
• And finally, to be sure about the safety of the files you downloaded, scan them with GridinSoft Anti-Malware. This program will be a powerful shield for your personal computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

🤔 How can I open “.Black” files?Can I somehow access “.Black” files?

Unfortunately, no. You need to decipher the “.Black” files first. Then you will be able to open them.

🤔 The encrypted files are very important to me. How can I decrypt them quickly?

It’s good if you have fаr-sightedly saved copies of these important files elsewhere. Otherwise, you might try to employ System Restore. The only question is whether you have saved any Restore Points that would be helpful now. There are other ways to beat ransomware, but they take time.

🤔 Will GridinSoft Anti-Malware remove all the encrypted files alongside the Black berserk virus?

Of course not. The encrypted files are not harmful, so they won’t be deleted.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware will delete active threats from your PC. The ransomware that has attacked your PC is must be still functional and it scans your system periodically to encrypt any new files you might create on your computer after the infection. As it has been said above, the Black berserk ransomware does not come alone. It installs backdoors and keyloggers that can steal your account credentials and provide criminals with easy access to your PC in the future.

🤔 What should I do if the Black berserk ransomware has blocked my computer and I can’t get the activation key.

If that happened, you need to have a flash memory drive with a previously installed Trojan Killer. Use Safe Mode to perform the cleaning. You see, the ransomware runs automatically as the system launches and encrypts any new files created or imported into your computer. To block this process – use Safe Mode, which allows only the essential programs to run upon system boot. Consider reading our manual on running Windows in Safe Mode.

🤔 What could help the situation right now?

Some of the blocked files can be found elsewhere.

• If you sent or received your important files via email, you could still download them from your online mail server.
• You might have shared images or videos with your friends or relatives. Simply ask them to give those pictures back to you.
• If you have initially got any of your files from the Web, you can try downloading them again.
• Your messengers, social media pages, and cloud disks might have all those files as well.
• It might be that you still have the needed files on your old PC, a notebook, phone, flash memory, etc.

HINT: You can use data recovery utilities¹ to retrieve your lost information since ransomware arrests the copies of your files, removing the original ones. In the tutorial below, you can learn how to recover your files with PhotoRec, but remember: you can do it only after you eradicate the ransomware itself with an anti-malware program.

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