Delete ScammerLocker Ransomware From Windows 7/8/XP/Vista/10 (Remove Malware Virus)

ScammerLocker Ransomware : Threat's Analysis Report

Detailed Information & Removal Tips of ScammerLocker Ransomware

 

The name of ScammerLocker Ransomware comes on Internet as a notorious ransomware infection after picture of alleged System support scammers displayed on its program window. Being developed by the programmers who are mainly associated with 'Jodis Hunter Team' team, it is unsafe for PC. According to the security analysts it is one of the newer ransomware that mainly based on the HiddenTear open source code. Like other ransomware infection, it also aims to victimize wide range of Windows PC and extort money from the novice users.

Working Tactics of ScammerLocker Ransomware

Being a ransomware, ScammerLocker Ransomware often attacks Windows PC via spam campaigns, torrent files, bundling method, pirated software, gambling site etc. Once proliferating inside the Windows machine silently, it immediately scans Windows PC to target more System files including audio or video files, images, PDFs, databases, documents etc. To lock files and makes them inaccessible, it uses strong AES-256 cipher algorithm. The enciphered objects of such a ransomware can be easily noticed by users because it add '.jodis' suffix to affected file names. Once making all files inaccessible, it drops a ransom note of desktop screen in text file format which is known as 'FILES_ENCRYPTED.txt' and generate a program window dubbed as 'ScammerLocker'.

According to the ransom note, the affected users are directed to write an email to the '[email protected]'. It is one of the ransomware infection that ask for ransom payment in lota coin which is a currency based on the Internet of things blockchain. Currently it is unknown what is the actual plan ScammerLocker Ransomware but team of security analysts are strictly advised victim that they should not pay ransom fee under any situation or circumstances. To safe valuable files for future or long time, the deletion of ScammerLocker Ransomware is highly recommended.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By ScammerLocker Ransomware

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by ScammerLocker Ransomware virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

 

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete ScammerLocker Ransomware virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove ScammerLocker Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1 – Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

• Click Windows Flag and R button together.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button

• Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[ScammerLocker Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[ScammerLocker Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

• Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

• Type msconfig and press Enter

• Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

• Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
• While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
• Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
• Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
• Select the System Restore option from the list.
• Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
• Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed ScammerLocker Ransomware virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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