What is Ultimo Ransomware?
Ultimo Ransomware is a malicious threat that can enter the system through Spam emails. According to our specialists at Anti-spyware-101.com it is supposed to encipher various files on the infected device, but at the moment of writing the malware appears to be unable to do this. No doubt, this is good news for anyone who may encounter this malicious program, although we do not think there will be a lot of its victims since we suspect Ultimo Ransomware is not yet finished. Further in this report, we will present more details about it, so we invite you to keep reading it if you are here to learn more about this malware. What’s more, at the end of the article you will find instructions explaining how to delete it manually, so should you decide to remove this threat feel free to slide below and use the available steps.
Where does Ultimo Ransomware come from?
A possible distribution method appears to be Spam emails. Our researchers suspect the hackers who developed it could seek to test the threat by sending its launcher to potential victims. To make the installer look less harmful the malicious program’s creators might make it look like a text document, a picture, an archive, etc. Next, to the infected attachment, there could be a short text explaining why it is so important to open the attached file as well. There are also cases when such installers are given names that would make the one who receives it feel curious, for example, the title could say you are in the attached picture or something similar. Naturally, users can avoid infecting their systems if they erase such emails instead of opening the attached files. The problem is users who have never encountered threats like Ultimo Ransomware may not expect the suspicious attachment to be malicious. For this reason, we recommend having a legitimate antimalware tool that could stand guard for you and keep the system safe.
How does Ultimo Ransomware work?
If Ultimo Ransomware would work properly it should start with finding targeted data, for example, Microsoft Word, Excel, or other documents alike, precious photographs, archives, and so on. Each private file should be enciphered with a strong encryption algorithm. The affected data can be easily recognized from the second extension added at the end of the title, for example, clouds.jpg.locked, payment.pdf.locked, celebration.avi.locked, etc.
A bit later, the malware could drop a ransom note asking to pay a ransom and promising the files will be decrypted as soon as the user transfers the money. You should realize the hackers might only claim they can decrypt your files and in reality, there are no reassurances they will restore your data even if you do what they ask. What we mean to say is dealing with them could result in losing your money in vain and if you do not want to risk it, it would be best to ignore the ransom note. Fortunately, our researchers think Ultimo Ransomware might be unable to restart with the operating system. This makes it less harmful as it might mean it cannot encipher new data. Nonetheless, leaving it unattended would be risky, and so we recommend removing it as soon as possible.
How to eliminate Ultimo Ransomware?
You can get rid of the malicious program manually if you use the instructions located a bit below this text. The steps will show you how to find data associated with Ultimo Ransomware and how to delete it. Naturally, if this process looks a bit too complicated and you do not think you can manage on your own, you should just install a legitimate antimalware tool and let it eliminate the infection for you.
Remove Ultimo Ransomware
- Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Select Task Manager.
- Look for a malicious process that could be associated with the malware.
- Select this process and click End Task.
- Leave Task Manager.
- Click Windows key+E.
- Check the following paths:
%USERPROFILE%Desktop
%USERPROFILE%Downloads
%TEMP% - Locate the malware’s launcher; a file responsible for infecting the system.
- Right-click the suspicious file and press Delete.
- Locate the malware’s ransom note, right-click it and choose Delete.
- Exit the File Explorer.
- Empty Recycle bin.
- Restart the device.
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