Karma is a computer hijacker that encrypts your files. Developers spread this malware through a deceptive marketing method called “bundling,” the covert installation of malicious software with normal software which is often free. Karma is presented as a reliable Windows-TuneUp application that supposedly improves computer performance, offers various information and so-called ‘useful functions’. Therefore, the user usually thinks that it is a legitimate software but… Do not be fooled. In reality, those claims are false. In the background, Windows-TuneUp silently encrypts saved files. Once the encryption is complete, two files (“# DECRYPT MY FILES # .html” and “# DECRYPT MY FILES # .txt”) are created and placed on the desktop. These files are opened automatically.
Karma ransomware is a typical ransomware virus. Other similar viruses that we have seen appear recently include .WIZOZ, .L47, and .guerra. All these viruses have something in common, the methods they use to infect a certain computer. Generally viruses, like this one, can end up on your machine through:
▸If the infection file is masquerading as an application that is offered free to download online, but instead of a free application, you download and run the infection.
▸If they are sent to you as e-mail documents that claim to be legitimate, such as invoices, airline tickets, and others.
If you unfortunately fall for any of these types of ransomware, it is highly recommended to remove Karma ransomware from your machine by scanning it with advanced anti-malware software. This program is created with the main idea of detecting and eliminating any virus file that may be currently residing on your computer due to Karma ransomware without damaging your original files and also making backup copies are always very important since, as we know very well, there are dozens of malicious programs that hijack computers and share similarities with Karma, don’t just protect yourself from a single threat.
