Use a reputable security suite (e.g., Malwarebytes or Bitdefender ) to remove the core infection.
You can report this cybercrime to authorities like the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or Action Fraud (UK).
Do not connect USB drives or external hard drives, as the infection may spread to them.
Security experts advise against paying the ransom; there is no guarantee you will get your files back, and it funds further crime.
Often distributed via SPAM emails disguised as legal complaints (e.g., from the FTC).
Your best recovery option is restoring files from a clean, offline backup made before the infection. 🔍 Threat Profile Type: Ransomware / Data Stealer.
Merry Christmas Ransomware - PCrisk.com
Encrypted files may have extensions like .MERRY , .PEPE , or .RARE added to their names. 🛠️ Removal & Recovery