What is a .RUMBA file?
A .RUMBA file is a type of file that has been taken over by a specific kind of harmful software called RUMBA ransomware. Originally, this file could have been any regular file like a document, photo, or video. However, once the RUMBA ransomware infects a computer, it changes the file by adding ".rumba" to the end of the file's original name and encrypts it, making it inaccessible. For example, a photo file like "picture.jpg" would be renamed to "picture.jpg.rumba".
Because the file is encrypted, you cannot open it in the usual way. The purpose of this encryption is to lock the files and demand a payment (ransom) from the computer's owner to unlock them. Along with encrypting the files, the ransomware typically leaves a ransom note, often a text file named "_readme.txt", explaining how to pay to get the files decrypted.
The .RUMBA files are associated with a variant of STOP ransomware that appeared around January 2019. This variant uses an offline encryption key, which means there is a possibility for the files to be decrypted without paying the ransom. One of the tools that can be used to attempt to decrypt .RUMBA files is the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu.
RUMBA ransomware usually gets onto a computer through deceptive downloads. It might look like a legitimate application but is actually bundled with harmful adware or malware. Downloading and installing software from untrusted sources is a common way for this ransomware to spread.
If your files have been encrypted by RUMBA ransomware, using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu might help you recover them. However, it's important to note that decryption is not guaranteed. It's also crucial to ensure your computer is clean from any infections before attempting decryption.
For more detailed information about STOP ransomware and its other variants, you might want to look up the .STOP file extension entry.
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