Instructions To Remove CerberTear Ransomware Safely From PC

 

Brief Details on CerberTear Ransomware

Cerber Ransomware virus has become more popular because there is a bound to copycats. One of them is CerberTear Ransomware threat. The malware will encrypt all your computer files while placing the .cerber file extension and display a ransom notification afterward which imitates of an orginial cryptovirus. The ransomware virus is based on open-source HiddenTear/EDA2 project. In order to see how to eliminate this nasty malware completely from your machine and how you can try to retrieve your vital system files, read the whole article carefully.

Intrusion Methods of CerberTear Ransomware

The CerberTear Ransomware threat could get inside your computer in numerous ways. The payload file could be distributed through spam emails. Junk emails are used for the distribution of an original Cerber malware, and since it is a copycat, the same technique is probably implemented. Such mails have an attached files and are written in a way which make you believe that they are very important along with the attached file. In case, if you open the attachment, then it will release the harmful content from the file and infects your PC. Although, you can see the example of a payload file and how it is detected by the malware vendors on VirusTotal site below:

Besides, CerberTear Ransomware could infect your machine by using various deceptive methods. The virus developers could deliver their malicious files through file sharing services and social media. But, do not open the files from unknown locations like junk emails, or redirected links with a suspicious and unfamiliar sources. Before opening those files, you should scan the files with a powerful security program and also check its size and signatures.

Depth Analysis on CerberTear Ransomware

The CerberTear Ransomware is a cryptovirus which imitates Cerber Ransomware. The system security analyst Karsten Hahn from the G Data has identified it recently. This malware is based on the open-source HiddenTear / EDA2 project. Your computer files will get encrypted and will all have the extension .cerber appends to one each of them, just after the encryption process is completed. Moreover, the instructions with demands for the ransom payment are written in the files spread across your PCs’ folders containing encrypted files.

 

When the CerberTear Ransomware virus executes its payload, it can create malicious entries in the Windows Registry. That can make this ransomware more sustainable. It could spread the harmful codes in different locations on your system. Also, the malicious registry entries make this cryptovirus launch automatically with the loading of Windows operating system. The ransom message displayed by this threat is quite long and located in the file named HOW_TO_RESTORE_YOUR_DATA.html.

Furthermore, you are asked to pay 0.4 BTC which is equal to 288 US Dollars. Although, you are being lied to that your system is infected by the Cerber ransomware virus and that you might damage your computer files by trying to decrypt them with the third party software. This is made to make you pay ransom amount which is asked from you. However, you shouldn’t think of doing that because you might end up only supporting their evil activities, because no one can guarantee you that if you pay the ransom fee, you will restore your files and data to its previous working state. Moreover, the cyber hackers will probably use the paid money for creating new ransomware virus.

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

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