CuteRansom Ransomware Removal Guide

CuteRansom Ransomware might have an adorable name, but we can assure you, it is a dangerous threat. The malicious application was most likely created for money extortion as it shows a ransom note. However, the instructions on it are very non-specific, which makes us think the malware could be not yet finished. It means the hackers, who developed it, may distribute it among some targeted victims to test the threat first. Of course, later infection’s versions might ask for money in exchange for decryption tools. In such a case, we recommend considering the proposal carefully, as there is not knowing if hackers will hold on to their promises. As for now, if you encounter the version that does not ask for a payment, we advise removing it with no hesitation. To erase it manually, you could employ the instructions located below, and if you like using automatic features, you could install a reliable security tool.

To start with, we ought to explain how CuteRansom Ransomware could sneak in onto your computer. According to our specialists, the malicious application might be spread through unsecured RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections or Spam emails. Therefore, we recommend taking care of your computer’s vulnerabilities at once and watching out for suspicious files from the Internet if you want to keep your system safe. Another smart idea would be to obtain a reliable antimalware tool that could protect your device from various threats you might encounter later on.

It seems CuteRansom Ransomware not only encrypts files with a strong cryptosystem, but also changes their titles with random names. Plus, the malicious application may also add an additional extension from 4 random characters to each enciphered file. Thus, once the files are locked they might become unrecognizable, for example, evW2yWD#Ey=i.4db0. Our specialists say the malware targets personal user data. For instance, it can encrypt data with the .png, .3dm, .3g2, .3gp, .aaf, .accdb, .aep, .aepx, .aet, .ai, .aif, .arw, .as, .as3, .asf, .asp, .asx, .avi, .bay, .bmp, .cdr, .cer, .class, .cpp, .cr2, .crt, .crw, .cs, .csv, .db, and lots of other extensions. What CuteRansom Ransomware should not lock is the data related to the computer’s operating system.

Eventually, the malicious application is supposed to create a text document named D_E_C_R_Y_P_T.txt. If you encounter the same variant we tested, you should see a note from three sentences. One of it ought to say: “The other Ransomware requires a bit coin, but the Ransomware only needs to send a mail to recover the file.” It might sound as if the CuteRansom Ransomware’s developers are willing to deliver decryption tools to those who email them, but there is no email address on the note. Of course, we doubt the hackers would give up decryption tools so easily, which is why we believe the note is a joke. If the hackers mean to update the threat, they may replace the message with specific instructions that would explain how to pay a ransom.

The truth is that no matter what the note says, we believe the safest option for those who do not want to risk ending up scammed, is to ignore the note and remove CuteRansom Ransomware. The instructions located below can explain to you how to get rid of the malicious application manually. On the other hand, if the process is too complicated for you, we advise employing a reliable security tool.

Get rid of CuteRansom 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. Search for files called:
    D_E_C_R_Y_P_T.txt
    sendBack.txt
    secret.txt
    secretAES.txt
11. Right-click them, and select Delete.
12. Close File Explorer.
13. Empty Recycle Bin.
14. Restart the computer.