PPDDDP ransomware

PPDDDP ransomware is the cryptovirus that encrypts files and damages selective data on the computer

PPDDDP ransomware is the threat that uses the AES encryption algorithm and requires money in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. It marks encoded files using .ppdddp extension with the pattern including an email address too. The virus is not encrypting all files on the machine, only some of them get chosen from each folder on the computer. Other files in the folder get either left alone, but with a blank icon or even corrupted, so it takes up 0Kb. These are unusual features, so there is no particular relation with already known threats, even though the ransom note- payment instructions resemble other ransomware. That may be done on purpose, to trick victims or even researchers. 

However, malware experts reported^[1] that the PPDDDP ransomware virus is still to be investigated because no samples have been submitted yet. The ransom note seems similar, but the contents of this Filerestore.html file are new. As typical for cybercriminals, they try to fake legitimacy and trust, so the message is quite polite and instructional. However, paying these people can lead you to more issues with the machine and even privacy or end up in permanent money and data loss. The price is determined when the victim contacts virus developers directly, so it can get up to hundreds or thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. Do Not write to them at any circumstances. Especially knowing that this threat has a few versions already. The most recent one is a threat that marks files using .dddpp extension.

Even though PPDDDP ransomware is a unique and new threat it is still a cryptovirus that focuses on encryption and ransom demanding, so profits can get made. It chooses various types of files and encodes them using the AES encryption algorithm and changing the original code of the file. The file marker with email and .ppdddp appendix then appears at the end of the filename.

Not all files get encrypted. In each folder, the PPDDDP ransomware virus selects some files for encryption and composes the name with the name of directory, account, file type, and the extension marking the virus name. Encoded files have a pseudo-XML with the original name of the data and different names at the end. The root folder shows the encrypted file, other items get blank icons with the same name remaining, and the rest gets ruined. Some of the data that gets corrupted becomes useless and the size of 0 Kb. 

When malware is done with the encryption processes the further actions get listed on the ransom note that PPDDDP ransomware places on the desktop and opens on the screen directly. The program window lists the places where you can buy Bitcoin and email addresses that is the primary way to contact extortionists. There is no particular ransom amount listed on the initial ransom message because criminals decide the final payment when you contact them.

Thee ransom note file names FileRestore.html displays the following:

Your files has been encrypted!
Hi
We have encrypted your files. Yes we know that it’s shitty but it’s not a disasster .
You are able to decrypt all files without aftermath for a 48 hours. 
If time will expire you’ll unable to restore your files. 
We’ll format your disk and delete decryption keys from our database.
Don’t waste your time to check backups, it’s also encrypted or deleted.
Your ID: 507e83c9983ac00bcd5331991bd ***** [total 32 characters]
You can buy BTC on one of this sites:
https://www.bestchange.com/paypal-usd-to-bitcoin.html
To get the decryptor you need to send mail with your ID to [email protected] you will receive mail with price, instruction for payment and decryption.
Attention!
No Payment = No decryption
You really get the decryptor after payment
Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user’s unique encryption key

It may seem the only solution for such infection, but you need to remember that these people are criminals, and they want only your money. They don’t care about your data, and it is exceptionally easy to send you malware via email without providing any decryption. So remove PPDDDP ransomware instead of writing any email for these people. 
PPDDDP ransomware is the threat that delivers instructions on payment and the particular contact information, so you can reach criminals directly.

PPDDDP ransomware is the threat that delivers instructions on payment and the particular contact information, so you can reach criminals directly.

The official decryption tool hasn’t been developed, so PPDDDP ransomware removal is the best option when dealing with the cryptovirus. You need to clean the machine fully from any traces of the threat to ensure that nothing can affect your newly recovered files. Relying on data backups can be the safest option, but check our tips below too. 

No matter how trustworthy the test decryption option seems or how polite PPDDDP ransomware developers are, you need to ignore any blackmail messages, demands, and claims about the alleged decryption tool. This software may not even exist and is listed as the only option, so you will pay. Ransom amount can go up to thousands of dollars, so do not even consider paying. 

PPDDDP ransomware is powerful and can easily inject other processes and files on the machine, so you cannot access security tools or data recovery options that easily. There are lots of programs and files that can get loaded on the system to keep victims from getting their files back. Shadow Volume Copies may get deleted, so there are not many other data recovery options. 

We have listed a few decryption. File restoring solutions for you below the PPDDDP ransomware termination guide. However, the best option for that is anti-malware tools. Remember that cryptovirus drops additional files, runs secondary payloads and install applications, alters functions, registry entries. You cannot find all the associated intruders and files yourself. AV engines can do that for you.

As for the system files that get damaged by the .PPDDDP virus, you should rely on additional help from system repair tools or optimizers like Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, so damage is fixed, features, and functions repaired without any interference with other processes. These system scans save time for you and ensure that data recovery is safe to perform. These methods are the ones that experts^[3] recommend going for. 
PPDDDP ransomware is the malware aiming to get profit from people by encoding their data and spreading around the globe.

PPDDDP ransomware is the malware aiming to get profit from people by encoding their data and spreading around the globe.

Payload droppers can b found on spam emails and in craking tools 

Malicious infections like this happen silently, and without any symptoms, so you cannot notice the infection happening, only the aftermath – encryption and other changes. The malicious script gets triggered when the payload is dropped on the machine. This is the process that happens via social media, file-sharing services or even hacked websites. 

Email attachments in the format of Microsft documents or even direct links placed in the notification can trigger the drop of ransomware or a virus that infiltrates the cryptovirus on your computer. Hackers can also find vulnerabilities in RDP configurations and programs and exploit those flaws for their advantage.

Stay away from torrent services, avoid cracking software and game cheats. Also, always be cautious when receiving emails out of nowhere. Notifications that are not expected can contain scripts that get easily triggered when opened or attachments get downloaded. Keep the system virus-free by being suspicious of anything that comes out of nowhere.

Get rid of the shady PPDDDP ransomware virus completely

The new versions of PPDDDP ransomware virus can become more persistent than this initial variant, so take that into consideration and make sure to react as soon as you possibly can. Remember that ransomware can be running in the background before it encodes your data and that background processes triggered by the malware are dangerous as well.

Even though we cannot guarantee that your damaged data or the ones that got encrypted can be fully recovered, you need to at least try to salvage those documents, images, and archives. The first step, however, should be the PPDDDP ransomware removal procedure using anti-malware tools like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, or other AV engines.

When you are sure that you have the best tools to remove PPDDDP ransomware, go ahead and scan the machine fully, delete all indicated programs or files and double-check before doing anything else. Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego can help you with that because of such application checks for damaged system files and functions and repairs them when it is possible. Then you can go for data recovery.

Remove PPDDDP using Safe Mode with Networking

Make the machine virus-free by running the system in Safe Mode with Networking and removing PPDDDP ransomware using AV tools

• Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  1. Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
  2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list

  Windows 10 / Windows 8

  1. Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
  2. Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
  3. Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.

• Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete PPDDDP removal.

If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.

Remove PPDDDP using System Restore

System Restore can help your device by recovering the machine in a previous state when the PPDDDP ransomware virus was not active

Bonus: Recover your data

Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove PPDDDP from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.

If your files are encrypted by PPDDDP, you can use several methods to restore them:

Data Recovery Pro is the program capable of restoring your files after ransomware attack

Get the program and try to recover encrypted files or the data that got deleted accidentally

• Download Data Recovery Pro;
• Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
• Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by PPDDDP ransomware;
• Restore them.

Recover PPDDDP ransomware encoded data with Windows Previous Versions

When System Restore gets enabled it allows the opportunity to restore affected data using Windows Previous Versions

• Find an encrypted file you need to restore and right-click on it;
• Select “Properties” and go to “Previous versions” tab;
• Here, check each of available copies of the file in “Folder versions”. You should select the version you want to recover and click “Restore”.

ShadowExplorer – a method for recovering files after PPDDDP ransomware virus invasion

When Shadow Volume Copies are left untouched, you can easily restore files using them

• Download Shadow Explorer (http://shadowexplorer.com/);
• Follow a Shadow Explorer Setup Wizard and install this application on your computer;
• Launch the program and go through the drop down menu on the top left corner to select the disk of your encrypted data. Check what folders are there;
• Right-click on the folder you want to restore and select “Export”. You can also select where you want it to be stored.

PPDDDP ransomware cannot be decrypted

Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from PPDDDP and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes