What is VirLock Ransomware?
If your desktop gets locked and you find a “Your Computer Was Automatically Blocked” message covering the whole screen, you may have been infected with a malicious program called VirLock Ransomware. The presence of this ransomware means that all your executable and even your personal files have been encrypted, and you have been blocked from running any programs. Allegedly, you can decrypt your files once you pay the ransom of 250USD. But, we would recommend that you do not pay any money because it cannot be guaranteed that you can ever recover your files. You need to understand what you are up against if you are infected with this dangerous ransomware. Please read our full report in order to learn more and how you can remove VirLock Ransomware from your system.
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Where does VirLock Ransomware come from?
As a matter of fact, VirLock Ransomware can enter your system in several ways. First, this ransomware can be distributed as an e-mail attachment. Schemers can send you an e-mail that may lure you into clicking on the attached file, which can be, for example, a video or an image file. Once you click on such an attachment, you might get your system infected right away. Second, you may download unreliable software from a third-party website that contains this malicious program. Third, when you land on a compromised website and click on an ad or a download button. If you want to keep your system intact, you need to be conscious about what kind of e-mails you open, the websites you visit, and the links you click. This way you can avoid having trouble with such malicious infections. But if you get blocked by VirLock Ransomware, you should not hesitate to act and delete this ransomware right away.
How does VirLock Ransomware work?
VirLock Ransomware is also called a “scareware” because cyber criminals use a kind of scare technique to force you to pay the ransom of 250USD in BitCoins. This ransomware applies the usual blocking warning and as a reason it informs the user that “Pirated software found on this computer”. The warning message pretends to be coming from a local authority, such as the National Security Bureau (NSB). However, the unsuspecting user may think that it is all real and authentic. People who are scared to lose their precious files and data are more willing to pay the ransom. Although the warning states that the files will be unlocked within 4-5 days after the payment, there is no guarantee whatsoever that they will keep their word.
Once VirLock Ransomware installs and activates on your system, it does not only infect all the executable files, but also your personal documents, images, and even zip files. When this ransomware displays the warning message, your files have already been infected and encrypted. You cannot access your desktop and cannot even run any executable files. Obviously, in this situation the inexperienced user can see no way out but to pay. However, if you are a cautious user, you must have a backup copy of all the important files. That can save you a lot of trouble and money too. You need to know that it is actually possible to remove VirLock Ransomware from your system and there are also methods and applications to decrypt your files.
How do I remove VirLock Ransomware?
Unfortunately, removing VirLock Ransomware is not as simple as uninstalling the program via Control Panel. While an automatic antimalware tool can clean your system from this ransomware and its warning message, including the desktop block, it cannot recover your encrypted files. What you cannot do is leave the still infected files on your system because they can reactivate the infection. Once you manage to decrypt or recover your files, it is important that you install a reliable antimalware application to protect your computer from future malicious attacks.
How to delete VirLocker Ransomware
Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Reboot your computer and start tapping the F8 key as soon as the BIOS screen loads.
- Using the arrow keys select Safe Mode with Networking and hit Enter.
- Launch your browser, go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter, and download SpyHunter.
- Install the application, run a full system scan, and remove the discovered threats.
- Restart your PC in Normal Mode.
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard to access the Metro UI screen.
- Click on the Power Options icon. Press and hold the Shift key and click Restart.
- From the options offered by Windows choose Troubleshoot.
- Select Advanced Options and click Startup Settings.
- Press Restart. When a screen appears with nine options press the F5 key or 5 on the keyboard to reboot the PC into Safe Mode with Networking.
- Launch your browser, go to http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/spyhunter, and download SpyHunter.
- Install the application, run a full system scan, and remove the discovered threats.
- Restart your PC in Normal Mode.
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