PClock Ransomware and PClock (Updated) Ransomware are variants of the same malware.

History

PClock was first discovered in May 2017, while PClock (Updated) was discovered in September 2017.

What were the motives behind PClock and PClock (Updated) Ransomware?

The motives behind it are both financial gain. The cybercriminals responsible for these variants demand a ransom from victims in order to decrypt their files.These variants have been seen targeting victims in the United States, Canada, and Europe.PClock Ransomware and PClock (Updated) are both classified as high-risk threats due to their ability to encrypt victims' files. Both variants encrypt victims' files using AES-256 encryption and append the ".pclock" extension to the encrypted files. PClock, PClock (Updated) are known to target such types of files as documents, images, videos, and others. PClock and PClock (Updated) both provide victims with instructions on how to pay the ransom. PClock demands a ransom of 0.05 Bitcoin, while PClock (Updated) demands a ransom of 1 Bitcoin.

How do PClock Ransomware and PClock (Updated) spread?

PClock and PClock (Updated) Ransomware are most likely spread via email attachments or malicious websites. And also it can be spread by other malware that is already present on the victim's computer.

Protection against PClock and PClock (Updated):

It is recommended to use a reputable anti-malware program to protect your computer from PClock and PClock (Updated) Ransomware. In addition, it is important to backup your files regularly to avoid losing them in case of an infection.

Prevention:

In order to prevent ransomware infections, it is important to practice safe computing habits. This includes not opening email attachments from unknown senders, avoiding suspicious websites, and downloading software only from trusted sources.

What to do?

If you have been infected with ransomware, we recommend that you do not pay the ransom. There is no guarantee that you will get your files back even if you pay the ransom. By paying the ransom, you are supporting the cybercriminals responsible for these variants and encouraging them to create more ransomware.You should use a reliable anti-malware program to remove PClock from your computer and then try to recover your files using data recovery software.

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Or you can try to use a ransomware decryption tool if one is available for PClock Ransomware or PClock (Updated) Ransomware.

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But the best way to restore your files is from a backup. If you have a backup of your files, you can restore them after you remove PClock from your computer. And do not worry at all.

Contact a data recovery service

If all the above methods failed, you can try to contact a data recovery service.SalvageData Recovery Services can help you even if PClock Ransomware (or PClock Updated) has encrypted your files.Data recovery services can be expensive, but they have a higher success rate than any other method.SalvageData team of experts has a success rate of 96% in recovering PClock Ransomware encrypted files. So, this is the best chance for you to get your files back.How much does it cost?The price depends on the amount of data to be recovered and the type of file.You can contact us for a free consultation.