Zyklon Locker Ransomware Removal Guide

Zyklon Locker Ransomware is very similar to another Trojan infection called GNL Locker Ransomware. It is possible that the malicious programs were created by the same developers. Nevertheless, there are some differences too, and as you read the article, we will explain you more about the malware. Also, we will add a removal guide that will show you how to delete the ransomware manually. As for encrypted data on your computer, it is unusable, and you cannot unlock it without a decryption key that is known only to the cyber criminals who created Zyklon Locker Ransomware. However, you can recover your files from backup, provided that you made it before your data was encrypted.

Zyklon Locker Ransomware might travel with spam emails that carry infected attachments. If you launch it, the malware installs itself on your system. It begins with creating a folder that has a random name in the Roaming directory. Then, it places another folder that is titled either RarSFX0 or RarSFX in the Temporary files directory. Also, it adds a file with a random name in the Startup folder. This allows the malicious application to auto start with the Windows operating system. Lastly, when Zyklon Locker Ransomware encrypts your data it might also place HTML or text documents, e.g. “UNLOCK_FILES_README_f5g.html.” These documents should state the ransomware creators’ demands and give you detailed instructions. A shorter version of the text should appear on changed desktop wallpaper.

All personal data that gets encrypted by the malware should have .zyklon extension at the end. Zyklon Locker Ransomware can affect lots of different files, e.g. data with 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, .xlsx, and more.

The malware encrypts your files with the AES-256 encryption algorithm. The infection’s creators claim that they use a password generated from 32 characters. Of course, they offer to give you the decryption key if you pay the requested amount of money. Based on the region you live in it could be approximately 250 dollars or euros. To scare you more, they give a time limit and threaten to triple the ransom if you do not transfer the money. Sadly, you cannot be sure if the cyber criminals will give you the password when you pay the ransom. In any case, it is your choice, and you do not have to pay the ransom if you decide not to. Thus, you can simply remove the infection from your system either manually or automatically.

It is possible to delete Zyklon Locker Ransomware manually, but it is not an easy option. The removal instructions will list directories that should have files or folders related to the malware. The problem is that some of the files will have random titles, which means that we cannot tell you the exact name. Therefore, you should take a look at the instructions and then decide what would be easier for you. The ransomware can be removed automatically as well if you install an antimalware tool. Launch the security tool, scan your system and click the deletion button when the scanning process is over. If you have some questions, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below or contact us via social media

Remove Zyklon Locker Ransomware

1. Press Win+E to open the Explorer.
2. Locate the following path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming
3. Find a folder with a random title; it should contain the following or similar files: “Ponmsiyyks.exe,” “Cigrmkwhrrxoeoaon.dll,” “Rlesvxamvenagx @ZL@LjiCw@ZL@ .xml.zyklon.”
4. Right-click the folder and select Delete.
5. Navigate to the given directory: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
6. Find a file with a random title, right-click and press delete.
7. Locate this path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp
8. Find and remove a folder that could be titled as RarSFX0 or RarSFX.
9. Close the Explorer and empty Recycle bin.