Best Way For Removing Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C From PCs

Threat’s Summary:

Name Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C
Type Trojan
Risk Impact High
Description Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C runs malicious codes on the computer to provide unauthorized access to cyber hackers.
Possible Symptoms Performance degradation of system, other malware attacks, cyber theft, file encryption
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Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C Description

 

Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C is a file-encoder Trojan which was identified by the security experts while monitoring a specific online anti-virus platform. It might be possible that developers of this malware may uploaded a newer version to the anti-virus platform to test whether it is capable of evading an established anti-virus tool. Once it infiltrates the targeted machine, it alters the desktop image of an affected machine into a green gem with 'KRYPTONITE' word along with its associated ransom notification. However, the best protection against the attack of Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C virus is to have a proper backup of your important computer files which enables quick and easy recovery of your precious files after the removal of this notorious Trojan.

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How Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C Trojan Works?

At the time of writing this security article, the malware is under development phase and the full features of this virus is still unclear that are used to attack the targeted systems. In its current form, the Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C threat is capable of encoding the victim's files but does not add any specific file extension to every enciphered files. The important computer files encrypted by this Trojan will become inaccessible and no longer be opened normally. It mainly targets the wide range of file types, looks for user-generated files and avoid targeting Windows system files. Based on the research report, the Trojan displays its ransom notification in a file reported as 'Ransom Note.txt' which is dropped onto the compromised system.

Moreover, it is clear that current version of Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C virus is not finished yet. It does not have the way to generate victim's ID number which is mentioned in its displayed ransom note. Cyber security researchers suspect that the main way in which the threat will be propagated is a free game distributed online name 'Snake'. It is mainly delivered onto the user's device in an executable file 'snake_game.exe' which is loaded in common window. When the victim plays this game, the Trojan will encode the files in system's background. After that, it displays the complete list of encrypted files and also change the PC's desktop image.

How To Deal with Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C?

Besides, the links provided in the ransom note displays by Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C are not functional at the time of writing this article and it is likely that the hackers responsible for this vicious attack will update their malicious creation with new URLs. It also displays a ransom payment form, but the security analysts strongly recommend users to avoid filling the ransom payment form. All you need to do is to delete Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C immediately from your PC and try alternative method for file recovery.

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Steps to Delete Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C

Step: 1 Restart your Windows PC in Safe Mode

Find the complete details on how to Reboot your PC in Safe Mode (if you are a novice, follow the above given instructions on how to boot up your PC in Safe mode irrespective of the Windows Version that is being used as Windows XP, 7, Win 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step:2 Remove Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C from Task Manager

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL simulataneously to open Task manager. Find Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C Related processes or any other suspicious processes that are running on it. Now Select and delete Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C virus from Task Manager at once.

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Step:3 How to Delete Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C Related Startup Items

Press Win + R together and Type “msconfig”.

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Now press Enter Key or Select OK.

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Startup” option is to be selected on the Pop-up Window Tab

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Now Search for Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C Related applications on Startup Items

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Now Uncheck all Unknown or Suspicious items from “System Configuration” related to Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C

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Now Click and Select Restart to Start your Computer in Normal Mode

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Step: 4 How to Delete Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C from Windows Registry

  1. Press Win + R in combination to Open Run Box, Type regedit on the search box and press enter.
  2. This will Open the registry entries.
  3. Find Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C related entries from the list and carefully delete it. However be careful and do not delete any other entries as this could severely damage the Windows Component.

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Also, after completing the above steps, it is important to search for any folders and files that has been created by Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C and if found must be deleted.

Step 5 How to View Hidden Files and Folders Created by Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C

  1. Click on the Start Menu
  2. Go to Control Panel, and Search for folder Options
  3. Click on view hidden files and folders Options, For your convenience, we have included complete process on how to unhide files on all Windows Version. This will delete all the files and folders associated with Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C that was existing on your compromised system.

Still, if you are unable to get rid of Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C using manual steps, you need to scan your PC to detect Ransom_KRYPTONITE.C.

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Don’t forget to submit your questions or any other queries if you have and get complete solution from our Expert’s Panel. Good Luck!

 

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