You can confirm the specific ransomware type by uploading a sample encrypted file or your ransom note (usually titled _readme.txt ) to the ID Ransomware website.
The file passwort.rar.manw is a sign that your system has likely been infected with , a variant of the Djvu/Stop malware family. What is "manw"? passwort.rar.manw
: Disconnect your computer from the internet and unplug any external storage devices to prevent the ransomware from spreading to other files or networks. Search for Decryptors : You can confirm the specific ransomware type by
Check the No More Ransom Project or Emsisoft's Djvu Decryptor . : Disconnect your computer from the internet and
The .manw extension is appended to your original files (e.g., passwort.rar becomes passwort.rar.manw ) after they have been by the ransomware. This makes the files inaccessible without a specific decryption key held by the attackers. Immediate Risks & Next Steps
: If you have copies of your files on an external drive or cloud service that was not connected during the attack, you can restore your data from there. Verification & Identification
: If your files were encrypted using an "online key" (the most common method for newer variants), a free decryptor may not yet be available.