BadBlock Ransomware Removal Guide

BadBlock Ransomware is real bad news for you as it blocks access to your most important files once it enters your computer and gets activated. Unfortunately, if this Trojan ransomware takes its toll on your PC, you should know that most of these infections infiltrate your computer without your knowledge, but yet with your actual initiation. In other words, you are obviously misled to believe that you are downloading or running something useful or important, and, instead, you activate a terrible threat to your computer and virtual security. You have to pay a relatively high amount to decrypt your files or else you will lose them all. Well, this is exactly why it is wise to keep a backup copy of all your important files on a removable drive. If you have it, all you need to do now is remove BadBlock Ransomware and copy your original files back to your PC. If you finally decide that you want to pay the ransom fee, we cannot hold you back. But, whether your files get decrypted after your payment or not, you should definitely eliminate this threat in the end if you want to be able to use your computer.

If this Trojan ransomware manages to strike against your computer, it can only mean one thing: You received a spam e-mail that you opened and downloaded the attached file. And, of course, on top of all this, you also ran this malicious file. This is how BadBlock Ransomware is actually activated. Unfortunately, the mails it is spread in do not have subjects like “this is an infectious mail” or “do not open unless you want to lose your files”; no way. On the contrary, these spam e-mails have sophisticated tactics to hide their true nature and pretend to be something very important or urgent, and thus deceive unsuspecting computer users. It is possible that you think that you are viewing an important mail from your Internet provider, your local council, or any other legitimate company. That is why you may trust the reliability of the attached file. And, this is how these criminals manage to deceive their victims each and every time. But even if you do not remember letting this beast onto your machine, you should not hesitate to act before the situation gets worse, if it is possible at all. You should delete BadBlock Ransomware right now unless you want to wait for the decryption of your files if you decide to pay the ransom.

Once you run the malicious downloaded file, it creates a folder in %ALLUSERSPROFILE% directory named "Network Prosoft." The infection itself is called “badransom.exe,” which can be found in this folder. This ransomware infection encrypts your documents, photos, videos, and program files, including the following extensions: .accda, .accdb, .accdc, .accde, .accdp, .accdt, .accdu, .ashx, .aspx, .cert, .class, .docm, .docx, .dotm, .dotx, .gdoc, .html, .jpeg, .json, .laccdb, .ldif, .mpeg, .opml, .potx, .ppsx, .pptm, .pptx, .prproj, .save, .sqlite, .webm, .xlsm, and .xlsx. This malware seems to use the RSA encryption algorithm that cannot actually be decrypted without the private key that is kept on a remote server. However, the problem is that ransomware programs sometimes have to face difficulties contacting their C&C servers (Command and Control); therefore, it is possible that you transfer the fee and yet your files will not be decrypted as the infection fails to download the key. That is why it is risky to even pay the ransom in the case of any infections in this category.

You are warned by a scary-looking red ransom note that your files have been taken hostage and you can only use them again if you pay a rather high fee of 2 Bitcoins (approximately 890 USD). As we have already said, there is no warranty that your files get encrypted even if you pay. This is a decision you need to make yourself. But we definitely think that you should remove BadBlock Ransomware once you notice its undesirable presence. As a matter of fact, it is really not difficult to eliminate this vicious threat. These criminals even say so in their note. But, of course, once you delete this Trojan ransomware, there remains no chance for you to decipher your files as there is no recovery tool available on the web yet, and there is little chance there ever will be since this encryption method is impossible to crack.

Even if you have backup copies of your files, we suggest that you first remove BadBlock Ransomware and all other potentially harmful programs from your system. Please follow our step-by-step instructions below. As for the rest of the infections, you should consider using a reliable anti-malware application. But it is also advisable to make sure you only open mails that are sent to you personally and from reliable sources as well as to visit only reputable websites and download software only from official sources. With these simple steps you can actually do a lot to protect your PC.

How to remove BadBlock Ransomware from Windows

1. Tap Win+E to launch Windows File Explorer.
2. Locate and delete %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Network Prosoft folder.
3. Locate and remove the downloaded malicious file.
4. Empty your Recycle Bin.
5. Restart your PC.