What is CTB-Locker?
CTB-Locker is one malicious threat you certainly do not want to find running on the operating system. Our researchers analyzing malware in the internal Anti-Spyware-101.com lab have discovered that the threat belongs to the infamous Crypto Ransomware family. CryptoWall, CryptoLocker and Cryptorbit are few other ransomware threats which may attack the operating system. Needless to say, it is a must to delete all of these infections; however, right now we want to focus on CTB-Locker removal. Unfortunately, it is not that easy to delete the threat, primarily because it involves the loss of personal files. If the devious ransomware has already corrupted the operating system, then you must have discovered that many of your document files, photos and videos are now encrypted. So, is there a way to restore the files and delete CTB-Locker? Read the report to find out.
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How does CTB-Locker work?
There is no doubt that CTB-Locker is a program which has been created by cyber criminals. We have no questions about this because only schemers can develop software which is set to generate profit in such a devious manner and which is so difficult to remove. CTB-Locker has been designed to corrupt your personal files and demand a ransom fee for the supposed decryption. Unfortunately, it is impossible to guarantee that files would be restored if you chose to pay the requested sum (e.g., 0.2 BTC or 24 USD).
In order to encrypt files and introduce you to the demands schemers firstly need to infiltrate a ransomware Trojan. Authentic malware removal software would fix security vulnerabilities and shield the system against CTB-Locker, which is why it is not surprising that most of the targeted systems are not reinforced by this kind of software. It has been discovered that schemers firstly drop a malicious file (process name Adobe Flash Player 10.3 r18) using different scams. If you do not remove this file, the ransomware is executed right away. Once the execution of CTB-Locker is complete, you will need to delete AllFilesAreLocked [random numbers].bmp, DecryptAllFiles [random numbers].txt and sunlrad.html. Note that the latter file represents a highly disturbing notification.
Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key, generated for this computer.
Private decryption key is stored on a secret Internet server and nobody can decrypt your files until you pay and obtain the private key.
You only have 72 hours to submit the payment.
If you restart the computer, the notification will not show up again; however, the files will remain encrypted. If you choose to pay the requested ransom, you will need to download the Tor Browser, enter a private key, and make the payment. As mentioned before, there are no guarantees that your files will be decrypted. Of course, if you choose to delete CTB-Locker, you will not have another chance to restore your personal files. Overall, keep in mind that even if you pay the ransom, you will need to remove CTB-Locker from the system. If you do not delete the ransomware, further attacks could be initiated.
How to remove CTB-Locker?
In order to delete CTB-Locker from the system, you will need to remove files and registry entries. The operation is complicated and lengthy, which is why we recommend using automatic malware removal software. Install SpyHunter and it will delete the existing Trojan within minutes. We warn you again that if you delete the infection before restoring the files, they are likely to be lost. Nonetheless, if you do not remove CTB-Locker, even more dangerous threats could be infiltrated sooner or later. To ensure that your files are secure in the future, make sure to use reliable backups.
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How to decrypt encrypted files ctb locker
Hi everyone, Does somebody know a solution other than paying the ransom in order to regain my files? Are there any solutions that could really recover the file instead of decrypting it? It is very important, so please, help me!