Ransomware removal - how it works

Ransomware is malware that aims to encrypt your computer and all files on it. If you have caught ransomware via email or browser, there are several tools available to remove the encryption Trojan.

This is Ransomware

Ransomware, also known as ransomware or scareware, is an umbrella term for various malicious programs that restrict access to your computer and the data on it and demand a ransom for its release. Ransomware can enter your computer through an email attachment as well as through your browser and is often difficult to remove, as there is no antidote for many of the encryption Trojans yet.

How to remove Ransomware

To avoid your PC from getting infected with Ransomware, it is important that you have your firewall enabled and antivirus software installed. Also, make sure that your operating system, browser and all programs on the computer are always up-to-date, as security vulnerabilities are closed by updates. If your PC is already infected with ransomware, you will need a special tool to remove it.

1. For free, this is possible with EU Ransomware Cleaner. The Ransomware Cleaner is thereby not used in Windows, but booted from a USB stick. This allows it to scan the hard drive and remove any ransomware found.
2. The TrendMicro Ransomware Screen Unlocker is also suitable for removing lockscreen ransomware. In doing so, the program can either be booted from a USB stick or used in Windows Safe Mode.
3. To decrypt your files again after removing the ransomware, the tools Kaspersky Ransomware, Panda Ransomware and AlphaDecrypter are suitable, depending on the type of ransomware.