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What is Xaro ransomware?

Xaro is one of the latest computer viruses. It is classified as ransomware, which means that this virus encrypts the victims’ files and demands payment to decrypt them.
Xaro belongs to the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware, which includes many viruses that are very similar to each other. However, all files encrypted by Xaro receive .xaro file extension, so it shouldn’t be difficult to identify this specific virus.
Once it has finished encrypting the files, tne virus creates a ransom note – a text file named “_readme.txt”. The note contains the hackers’ contact information and their demands. It states that each victim must pay $980 (or $490 if they pay within 3 days) to receive their files back.
These demands are obviously quite unacceptable – who wants to lose a thousand dollars? Thankfully, paying the criminals isn’t the only option. We’ve compiled a list of alternative ways to remove Xaro ransomware and decrypt .xaro files; read it in the article below.