Dharma Ransomware Recovery and Removal Experts

Has Dharma Ransomware held your company’s files hostage? If files have encrypted with a .DHARMA extension and backups failed, it is a highly critical situation. Do not hesitate, we’re here to help you. This page provides detailed information in regards to Dharma ransomware, decryption, recovery, removal and statistics. Contact us now to help you in recovering from a Dharma Ransomware Attack.

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How do I know if our company has been hit with Dharma Ransomware?

A Dharma Encryption payload is a so-called Ransomware Trojan that encrypts an entire PC or a plethora if not all machines on your network. First discovered roundabout the 21st of October, 2017, Dharma Ransomware was originally known as Crysis and had a close relationship to XTBL. Once files are encrypted, hackers proceed to demand a bitcoin payment to remove the ransomware encryption.

There are over 30 variants of the virus with a number of file extensions such as .BMP, .BIP, and .COMBO among many others.

Just like most other ransomware variants, Dharma is most commonly spread via an open RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) port, either through the use of various exploits and vulnerabilities inherent to Remote Desktop of through dictionary or brute force attacks. Once access is gained by the attackers, various methods are employed to spread laterally such as the use of Mimikatz to gain administrative access or control over more machines within the network. All the while the attackers poise themselves to launch their encryption at the opportune time whilst monitoring company activities to determine value and perfect their strategy.

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A message is popped up on your screen notifying you of data encryption and demanding a ransom payment.
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The names of your files or file extensions change. Some of the most prominent ones are . DHARMA, and .COMBO
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Your desktop wallpaper is changed all of a sudden.
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Your CPU is utilized at 100% despite all applications and files being encrypted.
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With the virus doing its nasty business in the background, your computer becomes extremely slow to respond.
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The Hard Drives or SSDs installed on your system and network keep on processing data uninterrupted.
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You are unable to use virus protection as it becomes disabled.
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What should I do when my data has been encrypted by Dharma Ransomware?

If you’ve fallen victim to ransomware, follow these crucial steps:

1

Request 24/7 Ransomware Recovery Help

Get expert guidance to assess, contain, and recover safely.

2

Isolate Infected Systems

Disconnect infected devices to stop the spread. Avoid self-recovery.

3

Preserve Evidence Immediately

Keep ransom notes & logs. Do not restart or modify anything.

Dharma ransomware statistics & facts

RANSOM AMOUNTS

The nature of a Dharma Ransomware attack is different depending on the hacker or hacker group behind the attack. This amounts to varying degrees of ransom amounts that each hacker or group charges.

The average Dharma ransom amount is somewhere between $2,000–$8,000. However, over the last year, the average amount has begun to exceed $8,000. In addition, approximately 10% of Bitcoin exchange fees will apply to the use of quick-buy methods such as PayPal or credit card.

AVERAGE RANSOM, USD $

AVERAGE LENGTH

The Dharma ransomware downtime is a bit longer than normal ransomware attacks. The manual process of email-based communication with the attackers can add a considerable delay in the response time.

Depending on your company size and how often you use IT-systems in your daily business, this is the most expensive part of this incident. Additional to the unavailability of your IT-systems, this is damaging your company reputation.

Your goal should be to get your systems back to a productive state as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to call in experts, which have a vast knowledge of Dharma ransomware and get the IT-systems back up running.

CASE OUTCOMES

There is a high chance to get a working Dharma decryptor after paying the attackers. But there’s never a guarantee to get a working decryption key at all.

Depending on the file extension and email address of the attackers, there are different chances of getting a working Dharma decryptor after payment.

Some attackers have a good reputation for providing working Dharma decryptors. Others are known as scammers and will never give a Dharma decryptor.

COMMON ATTACK VECTORS

The most common attack vector for Dharma ransomware is an unsecured RDP-Connection (Remote Desktop Protocol). Followed up by phishing emails and security vulnerabilities.

Name
Dharma Virus / Dharma Ransomware
Danger level
Very High. Advanced Ransomware which makes system changes and encrypts files
Release date
2016
OS affected
Windows
Appended file extensions
.java, .cesar, .cezar, .wallet, .zzzzz, .dharma, .arrow, .write, .onion, .arrow, .bip, .combo; .brrr; .gamma; .bkp, .like, .gdb, .xxxxx, .AUF, .USA, .xwx, .best, .heets, .adobe, .btc, .pdf .qwex, .eth, .air, .888, .amber, .frend, .KARLS, .aqva, .aye, .korea, .plomb, .NWA, .azero, .bk66, .stun, .monro, .funny, .vanss, .betta, .waifu, .bgtx, .tron
Ransom note
"FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" or "RETURN FILES.txt"
Contact email address
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Known scammers
1- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
2- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
3- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
4- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
5- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
6- [email protected] (CLOSED AUTOMATICALLY SINCE 06/05/2019 ACCORDING TO EMAIL SERVICE PROVIDER)
7- [email protected] (DOMAIN IS SUSPENDED SO EMAIL ACCOUNT IS DISABLED)
8- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
9- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT CLOSED)
10- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
11- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
12- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
13- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT DISABLED)
14- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT DISABLED)
15- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT DISABLED)
16- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
17- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
18- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
19- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
20- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
21- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
22- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
23- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
24- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
25- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
26- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
27- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
28- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
29- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS, same person as #32)
30- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED, same person as #31)
31- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS, same person as #30)
32- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED, same person as #29)
33- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
34- [email protected] or [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
35- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
36- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
37- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
38- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
39- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)
40- [email protected] (EMAIL ACCOUNT SUSPENDED)
41- [email protected] (IN PROGRESS)

How to identify Dharma ransomware

Multicolor Dharma Ransomware Note
All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message 000QQQ In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.
Dharma.txt
All your data is encrypted! for return write to mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
No Ransom Note At All
Sometimes the attackers leave the encrypted files without any Dharma ransomware notes. The file name contains a generic and customized ID number and the attackers’ email. This Dharma ID number is always individual, and sometimes there are additional IDs if more than one system got encrypted by Dharma ransomware. The appended file extensions depend on the Dharma ransomware variant. The most common ones are .java, .cesar, .cezar, .wallet, .dharma, .arrow, .write, .onion,.adobe, .btc, .pdf and .waifu.

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Frequently asked questions

How Does Ransomware Encrypt Files?

Ransomware encrypts files using advanced cryptographic algorithms, typically AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman). Once executed, the malware scans the system for specific file types and encrypts them, making them inaccessible to the user. Some variants use symmetric encryption (AES), while others combine it with asymmetric encryption (RSA) to lock files with a unique key pair.

Can You Decrypt My Ransomware Encrypted Files?

Decryption depends on the ransomware variant. In some cases, publicly available decryption tools exist, but not all attacks have a known solution. You can submit a free ransomware recovery request, and we will check for possible decryption methods.