WinLock2 ransomware : Quick And Effective Ransomware Removal Solution

WinLock2 ransomware : Technical Analysis

Name	WinLock2 ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
Ransom demand	$1000 Czech Koruna in Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, infected downloads, suspicious sites etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS
Detection Tool	Free Scanner to detect WinLock2 ransomware

WinLock2 ransomware Can Make Your Files Inaccessible And Ask Money

WinLock2 ransomware is a recently detected threat that is confirmed as ransomware by the security researchers. Once it attack on your systems then makes it completely inaccessible to you. As it seems from the name it is significantly lock your Windows and restrict you to access your desktop, files and system applications. WinLock are one of the such system threats that are responsible for infecting millions of computer systems all around the globe. It is mainly used as a part of online scam that is used to demand ransom money from the victim. While you trying to access your system then it display a ransom message on desktop and demand to pay ransom money. Mainly it comes along with the suspicious downloads or opening of spam emails and download of their attachments on system.

Some of the common scams associated with the WinLock2 ransomware are listed below

• The most common fraud involving WinLock2 is fraud by the Police Ransomware. Once the victim's computer has been blocked by WinLock2, it show a false police message telling the victim that the system has been blocked by the police because he was involved in illegal activities. The Police Ransomware message then scares the victim with a threat of arrest, as a fine of several hundred Euros or dollars (depending on the location of the random attack) is paid immediately with a money transfer service.
• Another fraud involving WinLock2, as ESG malware researchers have detected, involves showing a fake Windows or Microsoft error message. When the victim tries to access infected PC, the WinLock2 displays a message that is ridiculed to emulate system alarms, such as the famous Windows 'Blue Screen of Death'. This alleged that the infected computer was blocked by Microsoft because it was using a pirated version of Windows, and like their counterparts from ransomware, offers "approving" the version of Windows victims in exchange for a fee of several hundred Euros or dollars.
• A third WinLock2 scam that has been observed indicates cynically that the victim's PC has been infected with malware and then simply requires a rescue to unlock the infected computer.

Hence you should quickly use a strong anti-malware to remove WinLock2 ransomware from infected PC. Then run backup to restore damaged files.

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect WinLock2 ransomware

Remove WinLock2 ransomware From Your PC

Step 1: Remove WinLock2 ransomware in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove WinLock2 ransomware using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To WinLock2 ransomware

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find WinLock2 ransomware related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove WinLock2 ransomware Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove WinLock2 ransomware related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the WinLock2 ransomware virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the WinLock2 ransomware infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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