What is Geno Ransomware?
You might face Geno Ransomware, a malicious file-encryptor, if you leave your Windows operating system exposed to malware. So, is your system protected appropriately? If it is, are you doing everything to ensure that you are not responsible for helping cybercriminals invade it? Opening spam emails, skipping security updates, choosing unreliable websites to download files from, and trusting misleading ads and pop-ups can help malware slither in. Unfortunately, there are tons of file-encrypting infections in the virtual world, and new ones continue to emerge all the time. STOP Ransomware is one of the threats that have an incredible number of variants. Geno is one of them, along with Usam Ransomware, Odgo Ransomware, Npph Ransomware, and hundreds of others. If you are interested in learning how to remove any of them, check the guides that are already available on Anti-Spyware-101.com. If you want to learn how to remove Geno Ransomware, continue reading this report.
How does Geno Ransomware work?
Geno Ransomware is an infection that is very easy to identify. If it has invaded your system and encrypted your files already, all you have to do is look at their names. If you can see the “.geno” extension attached to them, there is no question as to which STOP Ransomware variant you are dealing with. Of course, when this malware attacks, it does more than add an extension to your personal files. It also encrypts them, due to which you cannot read the files anymore. Although your files stay in their original places, they are as good as gone. The good news is that the situation is not completely helpful. For one, there is a tool named ‘STOP Decryptor’ that, hopefully, you can use to restore the files. We are not making any promises here, but if you are desperate to decrypt files, giving this tool a try might be a smart move. Ideally, you do not need to think about decryption of the files at all, because you have copies stored in backup, and once you delete Geno Ransomware, you can use these copies as replacements. But what if you can neither decrypt nor replace your files? If that is the case, you are truly stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Geno Ransomware is quick to exploit that kind of a situation. It drops a file named “_readme.txt” as soon as your files are encrypted, and it uses it to send you a message. According to it, you can restore your files only if you obtain a decryption tool and a unique key. Well, how are you supposed to get your hands on this? According to the attackers, they can give it to you as soon as you pay the ransom of $490. Does this sound like a reasonable price? If it does, you might decide to email helpmanager@mail.ch or restoremanager@airmail.cc and wait for the payment instructions. Initially, you might receive an email with the information you need, but once the attackers get your money, they are unlikely to respond to your request for a decryptor. It is much more likely that you would be flooded with seemingly unrelated messages that might be set up to spread new infections or expose you to unrelated scams. Is that what you want to happen? Of course, it is not, and that is why we suggest that you think long and hard before you commit to paying the ransom. Hopefully, you do not need to take such a massive risk.
How to remove Geno Ransomware
If you follow the guide below, you might have a chance of deleting Geno Ransomware manually. Will you get rid of this malware successfully? We cannot predict that, but you need to understand the risks of missing some important components or deleting something wrong completely. This is one of the reasons why our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team advises going the anti-malware software route. Install this software, and it will automatically remove Geno Ransomware to its last trace. You will not need to do much but press a few buttons. The second reason we recommend installing this software is that it can help you keep your operating system protected against malware in the future. Besides implementing appropriate security tools, do not forget that you yourself could be tricked into opening security backdoors. Also, always remember to create backups of all essential personal files.
Removal Instructions
- Open the File Explorer window by tapping Windows+E keys.
- Place the cursor into the quick access field at the top.
- Type %LOCALAPPDATA% into the field and tap Enter.
- Delete the {unknown name} folder that contains a ransomware .exe file.
- Type %HOMEDRIVE% into the quick access field and tap Enter.
- Delete the ransom note file, _readme.txt, and also the folder named SystemID.
- Close the File Explorer window and then Empty Recycle Bin.
- Install a malware scanner you trust to perform a thorough system scan.
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