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1. suffix .rook3 Blackmail virus introduction ?

​2. suffix .rook3 How the blackmail virus infected my computer ？

3. How to restore .rook3 Blackmail virus ？

4. How to avoid .rook3 Blackmail virus attack ？​

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1. suffix .rook3 Blackmail virus introduction ?

rook3 It's blackmail software （Babuk Updated variants of ）, It uses encryption to prevent victims from accessing / Open file . It also modifies the file name and creates a text file / Ransom record （“ HowToRestoreYourFiles.txt ”）.Rook By attaching “ .Rook ” Rename the file with the extension . for example , It will “ 1.jpg ” Rename it to “ 1.jpg.Rook ”,“ 2.jpg ” Rename it to “ 2.jpg.Rook ”.

Screenshot of the file encrypted by this blackmail Software ：

​2. suffix .rook3 How the blackmail virus infected my computer ？

Usually , Computer via email （ Malicious attachments or links in emails ）、 Files downloaded from unreliable sources 、 Software cracking tools （ Or crack the software installation program ）、 Fake update programs or trojans infect blackmail software .

Most cyber criminals use MS Office file 、PDF file 、JavaScript file 、 Executable files deliver malware via email . The same documents can be used through unofficial pages 、 Third party downloaders 、P2P The network spreads malware . Users infect computers by performing malicious downloads .

Software cracking tools should bypass software activation . Use cracking / Pirated software is illegal . Besides , Most cracking tools （ Or crack the software installation program ） All contain malware . Fake updaters exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software to inject malware . Or they inject it instead of updating 、 Repair software .

rook3 Of Tor Screenshot of website ：

3. How to restore .rook3 Blackmail virus ？

This suffix virus file is due to the encryption algorithm , Every infected computer has different server files , It is necessary to independently detect and analyze the virus characteristics and encryption of encrypted files , To determine the most appropriate recovery plan .

Considering the time required for data recovery 、 cost 、 Risk and other factors , If the data is not important , It is recommended to scan the whole disk directly, format and reload the system after antivirus , Follow up system security work can be done . If the infected data does have the value and necessity of recovery , You can add our technical service number （data966） Consult for free to get help with data recovery .​

4. How to avoid .rook3 Blackmail virus attack ？​

Create a data backup ：

Proper file management and creating backups are critical to data security . therefore , Always be very careful and think ahead .

Zone Management ：  We recommend that you store data in multiple partitions , Avoid storing important files in partitions that contain the entire operating system . If you encounter a problem that you cannot start the system and are forced to format the disk on which the operating system is installed （ in the majority of cases , This is where malware infection hides ） The situation of , You will lose all data stored on this drive . This is the advantage of having multiple partitions ： If you assign an entire storage device to a partition , You will be forced to delete everything , however , Creating multiple partitions and allocating data correctly can prevent such problems . You can easily format a single partition without affecting other partitions - therefore , One partition will be cleared while the others will remain unchanged , And your data will be saved .

The data backup ： One of the most reliable backup methods is to use an external storage device and unplug it . Copy your data to an external hard drive 、 Flash memory （ thumb ） Driver 、SSD、HDD Or any other storage device , Unplug the plug and store it in a dry place away from sunlight and extreme temperatures . however , This method is inefficient , Because the data needs to be backed up and updated regularly . You can also use cloud services or remote servers . ad locum , Need internet connection , And there is always the possibility of security vulnerabilities , Although this is very rare .