POUU Virus (.pouu File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you can’t open your images, documents, or other files and see the .pouu extension on them, your computer is surely infected with Pouu ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware family

Pouu ransomware encrypts personal documents located on the victim’s computer with the extension “.pouu” and then creates the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are placed on the victim’s PC in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is primarily comparable to other variants of the same ransomware family: Poqw, Zouu, Zoqw.

What is Pouu Ransomware?

Pouu is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents normal access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and pictures by ciphering them. It marks the ciphered files with the “.pouu” extension. Then Pouu ransomware adds a money ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In this note, you can see the instructions to pay the ransom ($490-$980 in Bitcoin) to a certain BTC wallet. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to encrypt the files is not decryptable with contemporary computers. Even quantum PCs that currently exist will spend hundreds of years to get the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Pouu ransomware?

When Pouu ransomware appears on your PC, it will run through your computer for photos, videos, and also important documents. It encrypt] all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these files are located, the ransomware will cipher them and change their extension to “.pouu” so that you understand what happened.

After the Pouu ransomware encrypted the files on your PC, it will generate the last “readme.txt” file on the desktop. Besides the ransom payment instructions, the victims also see the emails to contact the crooks – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

Here is the money ransom note that the Pouu ransomware shows to its victims:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@fishmail.top

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc

How did the Pouu ransomware get on my computer?

The Pouu ransomware spreads by posting websites to download hacked programs or games. They keep their eye on all hype themes which can be used to spread ransomware. New games releases, new popular movies – Pouu creators make everything to get their money on that. One of the most common strategies these burglars utilize is one-day sites with torrent downloading links. Nevertheless, pursuing the current trends is not the single tactic these burglars utilize. Ways that have already turned into standard, such as e-mail spamming, are also common for STOP/Djvu ransomware spreading.

The example of email spamming that may lead to Pouu ransomware injection

Avoiding this ransomware does not need a lot of initiative. Considering the standard rules of computer hygiene will significantly reduce all risks. Keep in mind that launching all documents you get on e-mail is not a good option. Even worse situation is to enable macros in Microsoft Office files. However, it is far better to prevent the malware intrusion at the moment when you have just opened the e-mail message. Inspecting the sender’s address can say a lot about what you can expect, and when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a trustworthy email. On the other hand, stuff that tries to look like Amazon or FedEx delivery alert, however, uses the e-mail address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– need to make you be on the alarm. Above, you can see the example of such a message.

Illegal sources of different digital things need some additional description. Violating copyright regulation surely exposes you to the danger of being fined. Nevertheless, utilizing torrent trackers or third-party websites to download “free” programs also exposes you to various malware. Nobody can control anonymous people that start the torrent seeding or release the hacked program version on the website with pirated software.

Pouu virus removal instructions.

This guide below shows how to use Trojan Killer Portable³ for Pouu virus detection and removal:

Restore the files encrypted by the Pouu ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Pouu ransomware because the private key needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through cybercriminals. However, we’ve listed one option you can use to recover your files below.

Warning! Make sure you remove the ransomware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly encrypt your files.

If your files were encrypted with an offline key, there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for the STOP/Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP/Djvu.

1. You can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu by clicking this link.
2. When the decryptor has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer.
3. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process for Pouu files. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about your files’ current process and decryption status.
4. The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process will be finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button.

If the Emsisoft Decryptor can’t decrypt your .pouu files and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.

Your computer should now be free of the Pouu ransomware infection. However, suppose your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer. In that case, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Trojan Killer to protect against these types of threats in the future.

Remove POUU Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .pouu FILES)

Name: POUU Virus

Description: POUU Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific pouu extension. POUU ransomware asks victims for a ransom fee about $490 - $980 in Bitcoin.

Offer price: 480

Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Virus

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