Guide To Synack Ransomware Uninstallation From Windows (7/8/10)

 

In-depth Information About Synack Ransomware

Being initially spotted by malware security analysts on August 3rd, 2017 – Synack Ransomware has been notified as a precarious infection for the Windows PC. Also labeled as 'Syn Ack', this ransomware do includes potential of victimizing almost all the newest versions of Windows OS. It commonly penetrates itself silently in the targeted PC without being acknowledged by the users. Threat onto being disseminated successfully, evolves numerous hazardous issues in the system.

Synack Ransomware commonly initializes the conduction of unethical practices via firstly grabbing complete control over entire system via employing the RDP brute-force attacks. It alike those of various other treacherous infections of the similar category, do not only targets the home users, but also victimizes the Windows Server machines and Enterprise metworks. It moreover, following the successful hijacking executes a deep scanning of the system in search of the files compatible to it's disruption. Threat furthermore, upon finding aforementioned types of files, encrypts them via utilizing ECIES and AES-256 cryptographies. Malware researchers have reported this particular vicious infection appending an extension comprising 10 random letters.

Synack Ransomware following the successful completion of the encryption procedure, generates a text file namely 'RESTORE-INFO-[victim's id].txt', placing it on the desktop. File commonly includes information stating that PC's files have been encrypted and thus victims are required to establish contact with Synack's developers via the provided email address. Victims are then supposedly furnished with decryption instructions. Now, unfortunately in the case of this particular ransomware infection, decryption requires a unique key which the threat stores on a remote server for encouraging victims to receive it.

Message encouraging victims to pay ransom regarding encrypted file's decryption

Majority of Synack Ransomware's victims have been notified claiming that the ransom has been increased to $2100 in Bitcoins, which is literally very high as compared to several other ransomware-type viruses. Now though the generated note as well as the instructions mentioned in it at the initial glance appears reliable, however it is suggested neither to trust them nor to make any asked payment as researches have already very clearly proven that paying do not delivers any positive result, instead as a matter of fact it is not more than just a scam crafted by potent cyber offenders to trick rookie PC users and then earn quick revenue from them. Hence, in a case if has got compromised by Synack Ransomware, it is kindly suggested to only concentrate on it's uninstallation from the PC as it has been notified the only measure possible to the decryption of the enciphered files.

 

How Synack Ransomware Sneaks Inside PC ?

• Accessing spam emails and then downloading their respective malicious attachments is a potent source leading to the penetration of this threat inside system.
• Infection besides, might propagates itself along with the installation of several freeware, shareware and drive-by-downloads.
• Peer to peer file sharing, tapping several suspicious images or links and installing pirated softwares are also crucial reasons liable behind the penetration of Synack Ransomware inside PC.

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

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