Remove Kraken ransomware Quickly From System

 

A short summary of Kraken ransomware

Kraken ransomware is a Crypto-malware or standard encryption trojan which locks the files by the encryption process. The encryption process use strong algorithm of AES-256 cipher. It uses the suffix as ‘.kraken’ at the end of the file name. The data which can be encrypted by this ransomware are databases, images, audio, videos, presentations, and spreadsheets. The file types may be .BMP, .CDR, .CER, .CHM, .3GP, .7Z, .APK, .AVI, CONF, .CSS, .CSV, .DJVU, .DBX, .DAT, .DB, .DBF, .DOCM, ,DOC, .EPUB, .DOCX, etc. This ransomware function similar to the Donald Trump Ransomware. The ransom demand is delivered to the desktop as ‘_HELP_YOUR_FILES.html.

How Kraken ransomware spreads in your system?

Kraken ransomware spreads from different kinds of techniques. Spam mail attachments are the vital cause of the penetration of this Crypto-malware. The link behind it get active when you try to open the file which is send by the unknown sender. Also when you transfer the files from unsafe network you will also give the chance to this ransomware to inject into your computer. Installing the freeware also leads to the virus penetration. The other methods like visiting malicious websites and clicking on unknown links are also a major cause of this virus penetration. You should never open the spam mail attachment. Avoid clicking on any kind of unknown links which you never visit before. Read the terms and condition before installing the freeware. Also use the custom and advance option while your are installing the freeware.

Harmful Effects of the Kraken ransomware

Hackers are so clever. When you open the encoded files, it display the ransom note on your desktop as mentioned above. They demand in between 0.25 BTC and 1 BTC as a ransom which is equivalent to 195 USD and 781 USD. The copies which are made by the shadow volume service on Windows are unaffected.

The hackers demand this ransom amount by giving you the warning message and a deadline to pay this amount. If you will fail to pay the amount, your file will be deleted by them permanently. But remember they are not going to give you any key to unlock your files. So, it is totally the wastage of money if you are paying the amount. Keep a back of your all data which is a good step to protect it. You can follow the instruction here to remove Kraken ransomware from your PC quickly.

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How To Remove Kraken ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

  • Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

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

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

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  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Kraken ransomware related process

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

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

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  • Now go to the Process tab and find out Kraken ransomware related process.

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  • 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.

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  • Find System Tools and click System Restore.

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

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  • 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.

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

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

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

  • Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

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  • Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

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  • Now Select Open System Restore option.

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

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

  • Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

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  • Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

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  • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

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  • Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

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Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the Kraken 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.

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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.

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