How To Delete Rapid 2.0 ransomware From Windows OS (Remove Malware Virus)

Technical Details of Rapid 2.0 ransomware

Complete Information Related To Rapid 2.0 ransomware

 

Rapid 2.0 ransomware is 2nd and updated variant of Rapid Ransomware released by it’s developers two months after the original variant. The attack, performance and traits of this ransomware is similar with it’s ancestor but the difference thing about this attack is that it excludes the Russian users from it’s target. It modifies the extension of targeted files and append the randomly generated file extension which usually consist of 8 random numbers. Once changing files extension or target them, it prevents System users from accessing and then after generates ransom note “DECRYPT.[5-random-characters].txt”. The text presented in ransom note is as follows :

The appearances of Rapid 2.0 ransomware has already initiated several System’s modification including removal of the Shadow Volume copies, Registry entries etc. The developers of this ransomware often urges victim to email them through provided email address and pay ransom demanded fee. However, they don’t inform victims about demanded cost and currency it is expected to be transferred. According to the security analysts, victims should not pay ransom fee under any circumstances because there is no any assurances delivered by it’s developers that you will get the decryption tool even paying ransom fee. Therefore, the removal of Rapid 2.0 ransomware is highly recommended from affected Windows machine.

Dispersal Method of Rapid 2.0 ransomware

Rapid 2.0 ransomware uses several dispersal channels but one of the most prevailing distribution tactic is malspam campaigns or social engineering attacks. It has been caught distributing via the fake IRS malspam campaigns containing body text. The attached document is usually a doc or docx file with the malicious macros. If victims agrees to enable the Macros, the payload of Rapid 2.0 ransomware is automatically being downloaded on the user’s PC. Therefore, you must avoid yourself from clicking on any malspam campaigns.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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\[Rapid 2.0 ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Rapid 2.0 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 Rapid 2.0 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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