Katafrack Ransomware : Influential Methods To Remove Ransomware From PC

Katafrack Ransomware Can Damage All Your Important Files

 

Katafrack Ransomware is another malicious variant of Cryptovirus. This ransomware is completely based on Hidden Tear Open Source Platform. It might consider that the malware is still in its development phase as its most of the variants do not encrypt your files. Katafrack is a kind of encrypting malware which one's successfully enters on system then it start making malicious entries into system. It collects all the possible encrypted data containers or files like images, presentations, MS-Word doc files, e-books, spreadsheets, databases and employ some of the most sophisticated symmetric or non-symmetric encryption AES-256 ciphers to follow the encryption process. After successfully encode your files it locks them completely to make it inaccessible. Then after it sends a ransom note in text format which contain information "READ-ME-the To-the GET-YOUR-FILES-BACK.txt" file. The message also contain an email id – "[email protected]". The ransom message can be shown as

Katafrack Ransomware : Technical Details

Name	Katafrack Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	Not defined
Ransom demand	0.02 Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, corrupt or bad scripts. mlalicious links etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS

Katafrack Ransomware Follow Severe Encryption On Victims Computer

In addition to all these Katafrack Ransomware also delivers one pf two lock-screen messages. The malware might display a green and red windows with identical information. Cyber criminals promises to respond within 12 to 24 hours and send the decryption program with a specific private key to unlock files, which is said to be deleted within 7 days since the attack made. But the security experts warns that it might never happen. There are many of cases in which the attackers do not keep their promise. Their sole goal is to make money by encrypting your files and take ransom by terrifying you in the name of valuable files and nothing else. It mainly comes inside of the system along with the malicious spam email attachments, fake updates links on various sites, suspicious downloads of freeware or shareware without checking their security setups or installation list.

Hence you should be highly suggested to do not fall into the fake promises of the attackers and do not get ready to pay the ransom. If you want to use system efficiently then you have to remove Katafrack Ransomware from it by using a powerful anti-malware. Then after you should run kept backup files to restore the lost data or files. You should use a real time protection giving antivirus on system to stay protected from ransomware attacks. 

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How To Remove Katafrack Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

• Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

• You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

• Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

• Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Katafrack Ransomware related process

• Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

• Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

• Now go to the Process tab and find out Katafrack Ransomware related process.

• Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

• Log on to Windows as Administrator.
• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

• Find System Tools and click System Restore.

• Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

• Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

• Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

• Now select the System Restore option from search results.
• From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

• Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

• Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

• Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

• Now Select Open System Restore option.

• Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

• Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

• Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

• Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

• Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the Katafrack Ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

If you have any further question regarding this threat or its removal then you can directly ask your question from our experts. A panel of highly experienced and qualified tech support experts are waiting to help you.