

To each encrypted copy, the virus adds the specific extension - ". Such a procedure is done to prevent the situation when you have already opened the file, so ransomware is not able to read it because of the Windows restrictions. Then, when it finds the target, it makes a copy of your file, removes the original one, encrypts the copy and leaves it instead of the removed original. The exact algorithm of encryption is next: malware scans each folder for the files it is able to encrypt. Quantum computers can show a bit better results, but it is still too slow to get your files back while you are alive. To brute force the 78-digit number of keys, you need 3.5 unvigintillion years (1*10^65), even if you use the most powerful regular PC. That is not the strongest method, but it still provides an overwhelming amount of possible decryption keys. The Vapo ransomware uses the Salsa20 encryption algorithm. Brute forcing will take more than two unvigintillion years. It is likely impossible to hack that cipher in common ways - this encryption algorithm means 1.158x10^77 (78-digit number) of possible decryption keys. This algorithm is typical for all other STOP/Djvu ransomware family members. Vapo ransomware encrypts your files with a robust ciphering algorithm - Salsa20.
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These changes must be reverted as soon as possible because you will also struggle to install other programs.

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In addition, the virus blocks the Microsoft Defender (it just becomes inactive) and restricts the launch of antivirus software installation files. Malware alters your system’s configurations to make it weaker and prevent the early detection of virus injection. The only thing that matters is that it changes many of your system settings. In addition, fraudsters threaten you that your files will be deleted or that your files will not be decrypted. This virus penetrates your PC, encrypts the files, and then asks you to pay money for its decryption. Vapo ransomware is a “classic” example of ransomware infection.
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If Vapo cannot establish a connection to crooks server before starting the encryption process, it uses the offline key.
