What is Frs Ransomware?
Frs Ransomware is a recently discovered file-encrypting infection that, at the time of research, was not decryptable. That means that recovering the files corrupted by it was not possible. The creator of the infection, however, wants you to believe that a program called “FRS Decryptor” can help you. The goal is to make you pay a ransom of 0.05 Bitcoin. Although that is just around $300, it is highly unlikely that you could get your files recovered if you followed the instructions and paid the ransom. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team advises focusing on the removal of Frs Ransomware instead. This infection is incredibly malicious because it was created and is controlled by vicious cyber criminals. If you do not want to be under their control any longer, deleting the infection is the first step you need to take. Hopefully, you have backups for all encrypted files, but even that you need to worry about after you eliminate the malicious ransomware. Please continue reading, and if any questions come up, start a communication using the comments section.
How does Frs Ransomware work?
Some of the most recent threats similar to Frs Ransomware are Silentspring Ransomware, Gpgqwerty Ransomware, and Fairy Tail Ransomware. All of these threats are designed to make victims do one thing or another, and, in most cases, they are built to extort money. Because no one would ever give any money to cyber attackers willingly, the malicious Frs Ransomware corrupts the files, which it does by encrypting them. First, of course, the infection needs to enter your operating system, and it is likely to do that using a security backdoor or vulnerability. Our researchers warn that corrupted misleading spam emails are often employed to spread this kind of malware. As soon as it slithers in without any notice, the infection immediately starts the encryption of files, and once that is done, you should find the “.FRS” extension attached to all of their names. It then creates four files. Two of them are image files called “Chinese_national_flag.png” and “READ_ME_HELP_ME.png,” which are opened in Windows Image Viewer. Then there is a text file named “READ_ME_HELP_ME.txt.” The “READ_ME_HELP_ME” files show a ransom message that is represented in both English and Chinese. According to it, your files are encrypted, and you need to wait for the launch of “FRS Decryptor.” All of these files must be deleted.
“FRS_Decryptor” is an application that has its own interface. When it launches, you need to choose between Chinese and English languages, and you can test one file to see that the program works as a decryptor. Note that this is not an indication that your files would be decrypted if you paid the ransom. The message shown via this window informs that you need to pay a ransom of 0.05 Bitcoin to a specific Bitcoin wallet. After that, you are supposed to email FRSDecryptor@fifcom.cn with the “Buy FRS Decryptor” subject line and payment details to prove that you have paid the ransom. We do not recommend doing any of this because – as we already warned you – you are unlikely to get the files decrypted. What you should focus on is deleting the strange application and the files created by Frs Ransomware. The good news is, removing this threat is not impossible.
How to remove Frs Ransomware
According to our research, there are three specific folders in which Frs Ransomware creates files; however, the location of the launcher of this infection is unknown. That is why manual removal can be complicated. Of course, if you are sure that you can delete Frs Ransomware yourself, you should waste no more time. If you do not want to invest in software that could automatically remove this threat, we strongly suggest employing a free malware scanner (click the Download button), as it will help you track the situation. Hopefully, you are able to erase all malicious components yourself, but you do not want to leave any leftovers behind, and a trusted malware scanner can help you make sure that that does not happen. Of course, it is strongly recommended that you install anti-malware software. Not only will it clean your system now but it will also keep it clean in the future, and the safety of your files could depend on that.
N.B. If you want to keep files safe in the future, consider backing them up externally or online.
Removal Instructions
- Delete all the suspicious recently downloaded files.
- Simultaneously tap Win+E to launch Windows Explorer.
- Delete Chinese_national_flag.png, READ_ME_HELP_ME.png, READ_ME_HELP_ME.txt, and FRS_Decryptor.exein these directories (enter the path into the Explorer’s bar at the top):
- %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
- %HOMEDRIVE%\FRSRANSOMWARE
- %LOCALAPPDATA%\[random_11_alphanumeric_characters] (or %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\[random_11_alphanumeric_characters]).
- Empty Recycle Bin to complete the removal.
- Install a trusted malware scanner and perform a full system scan.
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