TrumpLocker Ransomware : Ransomware Removal Report

 

Yesterday security researchers came across a new ransom threat called TrumpLocker based on the email id addresses by the cyber criminals into their ransom demand note. This ransom virus uses the US president Donald Trump image on their ransom note page and displayed on the desktop screen of the victim. Read a brief report on their activities and about its characteristics and how you can remove it from your system and stay safe from its attacks. Read the article carefully.

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Initial inspection report on TrumpLocker Ransomware

The new TrumpLocker Ransomware is a vicious system threat that has been programmed by the hackers to extort money from worldwide system users. According to researchers they found in their research that the cyber criminals developed a newer or upgraded version of the VenusLocker Ransomware which has been discovered on 4 August 2016 and the upgraded version has been launched on 23 December 2016. It is not been confirmed that the TrumpLocker is also delivered by the same cyber crooks group that designed the VenusLocker or may someone create a clone copy of the VenusLocker then how's it sharing and copying the source code of the VenusLocker ransomware.

More specified info about TrumpLocker Ransomware

Name

TrumpLocker Ransomware

Type

 

Ransomware

Risk

High

File extension

".TheTrumpLockerp" or ".TheTrumpLockerf"

Ransom demand

US$50 (in Bitcoin)

Delivery methods

Spam emails attachments, malicious ads

TrumpLocker Ransomware : Infection routine followed by the ransom threat

TrumpLocker Ransomware get inside of the users system when a PC user executed a file TrumpLocker.exe on their device. There is not so much classified information about its spreading techniques but according to the experts it also uses the same methods of distribution to the user system via unknown sending spam emails that carries an attachment, displayed malicious ads, dubious downloads such as drive by downloads, freeware, use of exploits kits and other possible things.

TrumpLocker Ransomware executed malicious tasks after intrusion on your computer

When TrumpLocker Ransomware executes their files on your system then it connect itself with their "C & C" remote servers to carry out their vicious works by following web address "https://3q27hfpradjovwyo.onion.cab/ran/gen.php?u=[computer-name]\[login-name]". Then after their servers allows it to encrypts the users files and then after following successful encryption process it leaves a ransom note on the victim's desktop screen which seen like below given :

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So if you are thinking to pay the ransom to recover your files using the decryption tool that may be or not provided by the hackers even after your payment. Hence you should use a credible anti-malware to remove TrumpLocker Ransomware and then use your backup to restore your files.

 

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How To Remove TrumpLocker Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

  • Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

F8-keyboard

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

Safe mode

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

Safe mode

  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all TrumpLocker 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 TrumpLocker 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.

Accessories

  • 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.

system restore

  • 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.

Recovery

  • 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.

Recovery

  • 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 TrumpLocker 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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