Payms Ransomware Removal Guide

It takes moments for Payms Ransomware to encrypt your personal files, and this is all that this infection needs to do to get your full attention. When this ransomware encrypts files – which it does using the AES encryption algorithm – it also creates a text file called “Payment_instructions” to introduce you to the decryption instructions. Of course, this threat does not actually give you straightforward instructions and does not provide you with a tool that could help you. Instead, you are instructed to make a payment using localbitcoins.com, and the initial payment is 150 USD. Although you are required to pay the ransom using Bitcoins, the sum is represented in USD to make it clearer. Unfortunately, it is suggested that the ransom would increase if you did not pay the initial asking, and this is what pushes users into making the payment. Well, the good news is that you can decrypt your files and delete Payms Ransomware without following the demands of cyber crooks.

The clandestine Payms Ransomware is not an entirely unique infection because, just like CryptoHitman Ransomware, also known as the .porn Virus, it uses the source code of the malicious Jigsaw Ransomware. The name of this threat derives from the extension that it attaches to the encrypted files (e.g., photo.jpg will turn to photo.jpg.payms). Because other extensions can be employed, this threat might also be recognized as Paymst ransomware or Pays ransomware. Note that other similar extensions could be represented. To explain what exactly is happening with your operating system and why you cannot open your documents, media files, and other personal files, a text file is created. According to our research, the infection also might display a pop-up notification just to get your attention quicker, but this pop-up is most likely to deliver the same message. The unique feature of the Payms Ransomware message is that it is represented in English and Spanish at the same time, which means that this threat has a wider range of potential victims.

The notification introduced to you by Payms Ransomware was designed to convince you into paying a ransom, which is 150 USD, within the first 24 hours. After the time runs out, the ransom should go up to 225 USD. The problem with paying a ransom is that it is risky. Do you want to give up your savings and get nothing in return? Unfortunately, this is a big risk, which is why you should not rush into paying the ransom. The notification also includes a scary warning regarding your files: “if you try to tamper with this program all your files will be deleted.” Needless to say, this warning is likely to push some users into following the instructions as told. Have you tried contacting cyber criminals via the chat link that is provided via the notification? At this moment, the link is useless, but if it works, you have to be extremely careful when communicating with cyber crooks, because you do not want to be harmed even more.

Since paying the ransom is not recommended, you need to explore alternative methods of restoring your personal files. First, you should check your backup/storage devices and accounts to see if your files are backed up. If they are, you can remove Payms Ransomware without further delay. You can also look into third-party decryption tools, but you should not install just any software without doing any research. If you are careless, you could accidentally install even more malicious infections, and that is the last thing you need. In the end, you need to delete the ransomware, and there are a few different methods that you can employ. If you decide to proceed manually, make sure you eliminate every single component before returning to regular operating. We suggest using a malware scanner to detect malicious components and check your process. Of course, using anti-malware software capable of erasing threats automatically is the best, most reliable method, and we recommend it to all users.