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FRS Ransomware : Threat’s Summary

FRS Ransomware Mainly Affects PC Users Located in China

 

Security researchers have revealed a new crypto-virus named FRS Ransomware which is especially programmed by the threat actors to target the Chinese computer users. In most of the cases, it infects the Windows operating system with the help of malvertising campaign or malicious Remote Desktop Manager applications. In order to encrypt the specific file types stored on affected machines, the ransomware mainly targets captured images, recorded videos, saved games and lot more to threatens the victimized users into paying asked ransom money. Technically speaking, FRS Ransomware invades the targeted systems and enciphered the files by running a harmful executable file identified as 'FRS_Decryptor.exe'.

After successfully encrypting the affected system files, the malware appends each and every encoded file name by adding a weird extension named '.FRS'. According to the malware investigators, FRS Ransomware pretends to be a file-encoder virus but it might be using a strong or a common file encryption algorithm. As a result, victimized users can try to recover their important files just be renaming them. Once t invades the user's computer, the malware alters the default desktop image with a file name 'Chinese_national_flag.png' which appears as a Chinese national flag. The malware displays a ransom note 'READ_ME_HELP_ME.txt' which consists information about the file encryption and method decode the files in Chinese language.

How Does FRS Ransomware Virus Work?

Once the malicious payload of this notorious file-encoder virus is being executed onto the compromised machine, FRS Ransomware uses the following encryption procedure i.e. *.*” *.*.FRS in order to target the file locations by encoding the content stored on that location. In order to do that, the threat uses Command Prompt to run malicious commands in the system's background. Based on the recent research report, the ransomware is complied with a 'Quick Batch File Compiler' which makes the malware different from other file-encrypting viruses.

Besides, to convert the Batch scripts of FRS Ransomware, cyber hackers behind the malware uses Batch Converter which makes the development of this ransomware completely manageable. Moreover, using a file compiler like Quick Batch, con artists conceals the operation of malicious batch file in the computer's background which protect the executable file associated with this ransomware from any changes. However, cyber security analysts strongly advise PC users to avoid paying asked ransom money, because you may lose vital data and money for nothing. In such circumstances, take immediate actions and use a powerful anti-malware shield for FRS Ransomware removal from your Windows machine.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By FRS 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 FRS 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 FRS 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 FRS 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\[FRS Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[FRS 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 FRS 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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