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The user reports mysterious files and folders reappearing in their Documents folder after deletion, with filenames that seem random and contain corrupt or static images. The discussion suggests that the files are related to RansomFree, an anti-ransomware tool the user has installed. Overall, the thread indicates concerns about potential malware or program artifacts, with the solution pointing towards the presence of RansomFree generating these files.
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Hi,
Yesterday i noticed some files and folders i haven't seen before. They looked strange so i scanned my device but the scan turned out negative. After deleting the folders, they receated under a new name and the files inside were also named differently.
An image from 'Suspicous folders keep creating'. Screenshots showing lists of files with varied, unusual filenames and extensions, all dated 29.09.2018.
An image from 'Suspicous folders keep creating'. Screenshots showing lists of files with varied, unusual filenames and extensions, all dated 29.09.2018.
An image from 'Suspicous folders keep creating'. Screenshots showing lists of files with varied, unusual filenames and extensions, all dated 29.09.2018.
An image from 'Suspicous folders keep creating'. Screenshots showing lists of files with varied, unusual filenames and extensions, all dated 29.09.2018.
It seems that the names are just random words. When i open the files, it's either a broken document or an image of static.

What are they? How do i remove them?

Thanks!
 

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Neemobeer

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In what directory are they being created and how quickly are they created after deletion?
 

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Neemobeer

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Did you install Cyber Reason 'RansomFree'?
 

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I'm pretty certain by looking at the file names alone it's related to RansomFree's bait files.
 

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