0day Ransomware Removal Guide

0day Ransomware is one of those ransomware applications that mark encrypted files with long extensions consisting of unique ID numbers, particular email addresses, and specific phrases. To be more accurate, this malware ought to mark encrypted files with .id-[unique ID number}.[my0day@aol.com].0day. Its next step is to display a ransom note describing how to restore enciphered data. Our specialists say the note should contain a short text that only explains how to email the malicious application’s creators. It is likely that in their reply, the cybercriminals may ask to pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. We should warn you that dealing with such people could end badly as there is a possibility they may trick you. In case you do not wish to take any chances, we advise eliminating 0day Ransomware with the instructions located below or your chosen security tool.

Threats like 0day Ransomware often appear on the system without the user realizing it. For instance, the malicious application’s installers could imitate text documents, updates, software installers, or other files that would not normally raise suspicion. However, in most cases, such data gets delivered through unreliable channels, e.g., Spam emails, malicious file-sharing web pages, pop-up advertisements, and so on. Therefore, it means that if you want to keep your computer safe from such malicious applications, you should be careful when surfing the Internet. Of course, it is best to stay away from questionable content, but if you feel like you have to interact with doubtful files, we advise scanning them with a reputable antimalware tool first.

The moment 0day Ransomware settles in, it should start enciphering user’s files with a robust encryption algorithm. It is when the malware's targeted data ought to receive an additional extension we described at the start of this report. Later on, the malicious application is supposed to create a text document with a ransom note. It is supposed to contain the following message: All your data is encrypted! for return write to mail: my0day@aol.com or daysupp@aol.com. As you can see, there is nothing said about decryption tools or something about having to pay for decryption. Nonetheless, based on our experience with such malicious applications, we have no doubt the hackers should mention such things once they are contacted.

Since these people cannot be trusted, as there is no way to guarantee they will hold on to their end of the bargain, we recommend against paying a ransom. Instead of risking your savings to get decryption tools, you could look for backup copies that you could use to recover encrypted files. Naturally, it is advisable to erase 0day Ransomware before transferring backup copies or creating new files on the computer just to be safe. To remove the malware manually, you could use the instructions we provide at the end of this text. Users who think the process is too complicated are encouraged to use a reliable security tool instead that could delete 0day Ransomware for them. Lastly, users who have other questions about the malware are welcome to leave us messages in the comments section.

Get rid of 0day Ransomware

1. Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Pick Task Manager.
3. Select the Processes tab.
4. Look for a process associated with the malware.
5. Select the process and click End Task.
6. Leave Task Manager.
7. Tap Win+E.
8. Go to these locations:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
9. Find the malicious file opened before the system got infected, right-click it, and select Delete.
10. Find a document named RETURN FILES.txt, right-click it, and select Delete.
11. Close File Explorer.
12. Empty Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.