Easy way to Delete Pabluk Locker Ransomware and Unlock Desktop

Pabluk Locker Ransomware – Latest Report

 

Every day thousands of threats are being released around the globe, so no one’s computer is actually safe. On February 10^th, 2017 Pabluk Locker Ransomware was released in order to extort money from Windows users. This ransomware developers seem to be new in the field of cyber crime because they have just released Pabluk Locker Ransomware having no complex in coding and with simple screen locking feature which can be unlocked easily. Let us mention that, Pabluk Locker is also detected using some other names such as Pabluk L0cker, Artemis!C3C843CD0F88, Win32/Trojan.Multi.daf, MSIL/FakeSupport.AS!tr, Ransom.LockScreen, Trojan.GenericKD.4354144 and Trojan.Win32.Diztakun.awaw. Though, if your Antivirus detect such threat, it means your computer may be infected with Pabluk Locker Ransomware.

Speaking of Pabluk Locker Ransomware features, in fact, this ransomware has no file encrypting feature. Apparently, it works as a screen locker trojan that demands ransom pay off in order to provide desktop unlock key. So, you don’t need to worry about losing your important files saved on the affected computer. Luckily, security analysts have uncovered desktop unlock code by deep digging into source code of Pabluk Locker Ransomware. If your computer screen has been locked, you can enter – ‘pabluk400’ into unlock code field on the lock screen.

Moreover, to identify Pabluk Locker Ransomware infection, you should have a look at following ransom note:

Security researchers have found more than 10 variants of Pabluk Locker Ransomware, but the common thing between them is, these variants run as ‘AdvancedRansomware/exe’ on the compromised computer. This process can be seen through Windows Task Manager → Process Tab. A successful infiltration of this screen locker ransomware would result in blocking access to desktop. Though, you will be forced to pay off ransom using another computer via Bitcoin wallet.

 

Security experts oppose paying of ransom

Recently, we had talk with security experts at RMV, they said contacting ransomware developers and paying off ransom make cyber criminals’ organization more stable and support financially. In fact, supporting cyber criminals is a cyber crimes. Besides, once you make payment to them, they will target your computer repeatedly because you will be one of the easy targets for them.

Though, online security experts advise victims to stay away from participating in online suspicious downloads, survey, Quiz, games etc. Moreover, you should never open files arrived via spam emails or instant messengers, they could deliver Pabluk Locker Ransomware on your computer. To safeguard your computer 24/7, you should take help of legitimate Antimalware software.

Finally, we recommend all victims to follow the given guide and get rid of Pabluk Locker Ransomware from their compromised computer:

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Step 1: Remove Pabluk Locker Ransomware in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove Pabluk Locker Ransomware using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To Pabluk Locker Ransomware

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find Pabluk Locker Ransomware related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove Pabluk Locker Ransomware Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove Pabluk Locker Ransomware related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the Pabluk Locker Ransomware virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the Pabluk Locker Ransomware infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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