What is Killrabbit Ransomware?
Killrabbit Ransomware is another malicious file-encrypting program designed to harm files the user may consider to be valuable. Thus, receiving this threat could mean you might lose all your private data located on the computer. Of course, if you have a backup, there should be no problem to restore files. The malware’s developers may suggest their help in recovering enciphered data too, but we would not recommend taking it. It is most likely the hackers’ services would cost you, and what is even worse there are no guarantees when dealing with cybercriminals. What we mean is you could end up being scammed. If you do not want to risk it, we encourage you to slide below the article and remove Killrabbit Ransomware while using the manual deletion instructions we placed below the text. On the other hand, if you wish to know more about this malicious program first, you should read the rest of this article first.
Where does Killrabbit Ransomware come from?
Threats like Killrabbit Ransomware are often distributed through malicious file-sharing web pages, Spam emails, and other untrustworthy channels alike. Therefore, to keep your device protected you should stay away from possibly harmful content, such as pirated software installers, links or files delivered via Spam, suspicious pop-up advertisements, and so on. For more protection, we would recommend installing a legitimate antimalware tool of your choice. However, keep in mind that it needs to be updated once in a while so it could detect newer threats too.
How does Killrabbit Ransomware work?
Our researchers say the malware does not do a lot besides data encryption. It would seem Killrabbit Ransomware can encipher files like photos, archives, various documents, videos, etc. It is easy to identify locked files because each of it should have a .killrabbit extension. For instance, if you had a document named project_1.docx, it should turn into project_1.docx.killrabbit. The interesting part is the same happens with the data created by the malware. As you see after entering the system, the threat may drop files like rabbit_981787652374983.time or rabbit_981787652374983.decrypt on the user’s Desktop directory. It is possible these files could be useful in finding a way to decrypt the malicious program’s enciphered data, but unfortunately, they become useless after the encryption process.
What’s more, it seems strange Killrabbit Ransomware did not display any ransom notes while we tested it. On the other hand, the variant we were testing might have not been finished yet. Needless to say, if you come across a version that asks to pay a ransom and claims you will get needed decryption tools in return, we would advise against it; if you do not wish to risk losing your money for nothing. The cybercriminals might appear to be friendly at first, but once you pay you may never hear from them ever again, and it would be impossible to get your money back.
How to eliminate Killrabbit Ransomware?
If you decide to erase Killrabbit Ransomware, you can do so in two ways. Firstly, users could check the instructions we added at the end of the article to learn how to remove the malicious program manually. If the process appears to be more difficult than expected, we would suggest the second option which is employing a legitimate antimalware tool. Simply choose a tool from reputable developers, install it on the infected device, run a full system scan, and the get rid of detected threats by pressing given deletion button.
Remove Killrabbit Ransomware
- Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Launch Task Manager.
- Look for the threat’s process.
- Select the malicious process and press End Task.
- Leave the Task Manager.
- Click Windows key+E.
- Find these folders:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%\desktop
%USERPROFILE%\downloads - Find the malware’s launcher, then right-click it and press Delete.
- Go to %USERPROFILE%\desktop once more.
- Find similar files:
ID_20Ox7D2RQsPLJn9oM97er3o8A4kw8F_[22_08_2018_23_15]_[7601-authorization].php
ID_20Ox7D2RQsPLJn9oM97er3o8A4kw8F _[22_08_2018_23_15]_[7601-cabinet].php
rabbit_10Ov9G3RJaMKPk8oK66io1o4D6gp5D.php
rabbit_981787652374983.decrypt
rabbit_981787652374983.time - Right-click them one by one and select Delete.
- Exit File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle bin.
- Restart the system.
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