CoNFicker Ransomware Removal Guide

CoNFicker Ransomware is one more file-encrypting application that has been roaming the web lately. Unfortunately, our reports show that quite a few users have been already affected by it. If you ever happen to come across this program be sure to stay away from it at all costs. This is important since having it active on your operating system could have devastating outcomes, to put it lightly. Just like any other ransomware program, this one is used by its developers to profit illegally from unsuspecting Internet users. The malware in question encrypts large amounts of data on the affected computer and then asks for a ransom. Learn more about the inner workings of this malicious application by reading this report. To help you maintain a fully secure operating system, we present a few tips that will improve your virtual security. Alongside such information we present instructions to delete CoNFicker Ransomware without encountering any problems.

CoNFicker Ransomware functions in a relatively simple manner. Its functionality does not stand out in comparison to other ransomware programs that are active nowadays. Once it gains full access to your personal computer, it will immediately scan the contents of your hard drive to determine which files it will affect. Right after that, it launches the encryption procedure, which is silent and quick; thus, it is not surprising that very few users can catch this malware in action. During the examination of this malware, our researchers have discovered that it affects .exe files. This means that quite a few applications on your computer could be compromised by this malicious program. Once it is done doing its dirty work, it will alter your default wallpaper without any notification. Additionally, it will drop a ransom note in the form of a .txt file on your desktop. The warning message informs that your personal files have been encrypted. To regain access to them, you are asked to pay 0.5 Bitcoin, which is about $640. For further instructions, you need to contact developers of this malware via e-mail. We recommend refraining yourself from doing so because cyber crooks are no obliged in any legal way to actually unlock your data even if you make the payment. So while it might seem like a way to solve your problems, there is a big chance that you could get scammed. Do not waste any time and conduct a complete removal of CoNFicker Ransomware as it is your best bet to limit its malicious functionality to the minimum.

It goes without saying that keeping your PC safe from programs such as CoNFicker Ransomware is crucial. To improve your overall virtual security, make sure to take a few simple yet very effective preventative steps. First of all, we highly advise you to avoid all e-mail attachments that are sent your way from unknown sources because ransomware programs are often distributed via spam e-mail campaigns. You should also know that malware developers frequently use misleading marketing techniques to fool unsuspecting Internet users into download and installing a program without understanding how it works. Thus, our researchers highly advise you to always learn as much as possible about the program that you want to have before even downloading it. Furthermore, we urge you to obtain all of your software form official developers' websites only since third-party download sites are infamous for hosting setup files filled with questionable and even potentially harmful programs. Finally, we firmly advise you install a professional antimalware tool if you do not have one already. Such a tool is crucial since it can detect and terminate any virtual threat in a fully automated manner.

Under no circumstances delay the removal of CoNFicker Ransomware as leaving it active on your PC could have devastating outcomes, to say the least. Once you are done with the instructions that we present below, we advise you to double-check your entire operating system for potential leftovers associated with CoNFicker Ransomware. This is important because traces of this ransomware could act in an invasive manner, to say the least. In some cases leftovers might be used for a restoration of this malicious program; in other instances, traces might be just enough for it to continue its malicious functionality. If you believe that manual analysis of your PC is a bit too complicated, do not hesitate to scan your operating system with a licensed antimalware tool as it can detect and delete anything associated with this malware automatically.

How to remove CoNFicker Ransomware from your PC

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Go to C:\Users\[your username]\Downloads.
3. Select a malicious .exe file and then tap Delete on your keyboard. Keep in mind that the name of this file is random.
4. Select a file called Decrypt.txt located on your Desktop and then tap Delete on your keyboard.
5. Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.