Unlckr Ransomware Removal Guide

Unlckr Ransomware is yet another malicious program that you must avoid at all times. If, unfortunately, it is already up and running on your personal computer, be sure to execute its complete removal without any hesitation. This is crucial since having a ransomware program fully running on your personal computer for just a short time could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. This application, like a lot of its counterparts, is fully capable of locking huge amounts of data on the affected computer without requiring any authorization whatsoever. For further information regarding its overall, make sure to read the rest of this report as we present detailed information gathered by our research team. Furthermore, we offer a few important virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all time. Finally, you will also find a detailed removal guide that will allow you to delete Unlckr Ransomware in just a few simple steps.

Unlckr Ransomware functions in a relatively simple manner. Just like any other malicious program that belongs to this category, it will start doing its dirty work as soon as it gains full access to your operating system. Firstly, it scans your entire hard drive for its contents. The next step is the encryption procedure. Since it is designed to be completely silent, most users will not realize what is going on. Unfortunately, it is a matter of minutes until this malware locks vast amounts of data. It is important to highlight the fact that it uses a powerful algorithm that goes by the name of RSA-2048 to lock your files. Such powerful cipher is used because it puts manual decryption out of the question. The malicious application in question affects a variety of files; each encrypted one will be tagged with .cr020801 extension. Once all of this is done, you will be presented with a ransom note. Since the malicious application is mostly targeted to Russian users, it is quite natural that the note is in that language as well. After translating it, our researchers have discovered that it asks to get in contact with the developers of this program for further instructions on how you can regain your data. Under no circumstances get in touch with the cyber crooks that developed this ransomware since they will only try to lure money. Your best bet to regain access to your data is by using your shadow copies. It should be more than obvious that a complete removal of Unlckr Ransomware is a must. To delete it without encountering any problems, use the instructions that we present below.

Unlckr Ransomware is spread in a number of ways. Most users infect their PC with this or any other malware because they tend to browse the web carelessly. Thus, it is not surprising that we advise you to practice safe browsing habits. Make sure to avoid every single e-mail attachment that comes your way from unknown sources. This is important because malware developers are infamous for using spam e-mail campaigns to distribute their devious software. Additionally, we urge you to refrain from all questionable and otherwise suspicious third-party download websites because they are infamous for being the primary source of devious setup files filled with questionable and even malicious software. Make sure to obtain all of your programs from official developers websites only as they can be trusted to present you with clean installers. Even though such safe browsing practices will improve your virtual security, you must know that a professional antimalware tool is essential. That is so because it provides overall system security at all times; meaning, that it can detect and delete any virtual threat in a fully automated manner.

Do not hesitate to delete Unlckr Ransomware if it is ever found up and fully running on your personal computer. Follow the instructions that we provide below, and you will be able to get rid of this malware in its entirety. This is very important because its traces could prove to be quite dangerous as well. As it turns out in some instances, leftovers linked to Unlckr Ransomware could initiate its restoration. In other situation, those same traces might be more than enough for it to continue its malicious functionality. To be sure that every single bit of Unlckr Ransomware has been terminated from your PC, be sure to double-check your entire operating system for anything associated with it, once you are done with the instructions below.

How to remove Unlckr Ransomware from your PC

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Delete a randomly named malicious .exe file in the following folders:
   a) C:\Users\(your username)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   b) C:\ProgramData\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   c) C:\ProgramData\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   d) C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
3. Right-click your Recycle Bin and then select Empty Recycle Bin.