Atchbo Ransomware : Complete Ransomware Removal Guidance From Windows

Atchbo Ransomware : Recent research report

 

Atchbo Ransomware is a recently discovered malware in the second week of October 2017, which encrypts your valuable files and data. It is classed under mid tier crypto virus which uses several advanced techniques to alter your data structure of compromised machine and ask you to buy a decryptor by paying certain amount in Bitcoins. According to malware researchers initial research shows confirmation that this ransom virus is a part of the nasty Exolock Ransomware which is spotted in the third week of September 2017. The malware developers tried to speed up the attacks thats why they imposed back to back two variants of Exolock in short span of time. But this time the plans of malware developers doesn't works and do not get profited as they trying to make more money through all these unwanted things. It mainly lurk into your system via spam email attachments, malicious codes, infected macros, suspicious installation and so on.

Atchbo Ransomware : Technical Aspects

Name	Atchbo Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	".exo"
Ransom demand	$33 USD or 28 Euro (0.0007 Bitcoin)
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, malicious ads, infectious codes or scripts etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS
Aliases	Ransom_Ryzerlo.R002C0DJ817 W32.Trojan.RansomKD W32/Ransom.PHAT-1265 Trojan.Ransom.Atchbo Trojan.RansomKD.12461049

How does Atchbo Ransomware works on your compromised system?

Once Atchbo Ransomware gets into your system then it start doing their malicious works on your system to damage your files. It is designed to apply AES-256 ciphers to the targeted files to encipher them. After following a successful encryption routine it deleted the Shadow Volume Copies of files from Windows Explorer to abolish the Windows recovery processes. It is found in a research that responsible to run "Atchbo Ransomware2.0v.exe" files on your system. Then after it renamed the affected files with a new ".exo" file extension which can not be easily removed without having a proper decryption tool or software. Then after it sends you a ransom note which contains a message in text format can be read as :

As you above read the consequences produced by the malware Atchbo Ransomware on your infected system. If you are thinking to pay the ransom to the attackers then immediately leave the idea and start thinking about the removal from system. The attackers do not help you even after the ransom payment. So you should use a reputed anti-malware to remove Atchbo Ransomware from infected system and run your backup to restore the corrupted files. 

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How To Remove Atchbo 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 Atchbo 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 Atchbo 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 Atchbo 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.