How To Remove Thunder Crypt Virus Virus Manually

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May 19, 2017
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Thunder Crypt Ransomware is a dangerous file-encrypting program which was detected in the second week of May 2017. According to the cyber security analysts, the main distribution method used by the developers of this malware is spam email campaigns. By using this campaign hackers send an email contains a malicious document, file or a suspicious redirect link. The attached file or link invites PC users to click onto it and if the users follow these instructions, the immediate invasion of this ransomware will be completed in just few seconds.

 

Thunder Crypt Virus has been identified to use “Thunder Crypt” file extension to append the encrypted file name and leaves a threatening ransom notification may have already begun to infect the computers from different places all over the world. This ransomware demands infected system users to pay a hefty sum of ransom money i.e. 0.2 BTC which is approximately equal to $351 at the time of writing this security article. Once the encryption procedure of this malware is finished, the computer files that are encoded by this virus can no longer be usable and openable.

 

 

 

Stay Away From Emails Arrived From Unknown Sources

 

Spam emails arrived from suspicious sources may suggest that attached file contains important messages of an ongoing projects, deals, photos sent from a friend connected to social networking site, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. You should always double-check the your friend or related sources before opening the attached file or clicking on the provided link. However, if you have failed to cross check the reliability of such spam emails and click onto it, then the noxious file-encrypting viruses like Thunder Crypt Ransomware will easily infiltrate your machine and perform several malicious tasks without your knowledge.

 

Paying Ransom Money is Not Advisable

 

Besides, Thunder Crypt file Virus also drops a scary ransom note onto the user's computer screen in '.html' file format which consists instructions on how to pay ransom money. The ransom notification reported as “FILE_RETRIEVAL_INSTRUCTIONS.html” which notify the affected system users and urges them to pay the ransom fee. In addition to that, security researchers strongly advise the victim's against paying ransom money to the criminal hackers, whether it is 0.2 Bitcoin or 2 BTC, because it is not guaranteed that the enciphered files will be decoded by the decryption key provided by malware creators. More to it, you support the malicious business of ransomware developers. Instead, it is advisable to read the following guide carefully and follow the instructions to remove Thunder Crypt file Virus safely from your computer.

 

How To Remove Thunder Crypt Virus Virus Manually

 

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

  • Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

  • Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.
  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Thunder Crypt Virus related process

  • Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

Now go to the Process tab and find out Thunder Crypt Virus related process.

  • Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

  • Log on to Windows as Administrator.
  • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

Find System Tools and click System Restore.

Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

  • Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

  • Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.
  • Now select the System Restore option from search results.
  • From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

  • Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

 

Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

Now Select Open System Restore option.

Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

  • Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

 

 

 

However, as soon as the computer users launches them, the Thunder Crypt file Virus immediately gets inside their machine and execute itself. Also, ransomware threats can be installed with the help of exploit kits, that can check your Internet browser's vulnerabilities and then exploit them as soon as you enter an unsafe domain. In order to prevent such attacks, it is quite important to install a reputable anti-malware tool. In case, if you have to deal with this ransomware, follow the instructions provided below.

 

 

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