EnyBeny Ransomware Removal Guide

EnyBeny Ransomware or EnybenyNuclear Ransomware is a malicious program that has file-encrypting capabilities waiting to be used. In other words, the malware is almost finished, and it appears to be it could encipher user’s files, but the version we came across did no such a thing. Also, it looks like the hackers behind the threat wanted it to erase enciphered data if the user does not pay a ransom in time. Thus, it seems like once finished the malicious application could cause a lot of trouble. To get to know it and learn tips that could help you stay away from it, we recommend reading the rest of the article. Besides, at the end of it, you can find instructions explaining how to eliminate EnyBeny Ransomware manually, although it might be a lot easier to employ a reliable security tool.

Malicious applications like EnyBeny Ransomware are often received accidentally with installers and email attachments that come from unreliable sources. Therefore, to protect the system against threats alike, it is essential not to interact with doubtful data. Files received from senders you are not familiar with or without apparent reason should be inspected with a chosen antimalware tool first. Opening such data without scanning it could result in you infecting your system and getting your precious files encrypted if the carried threat appears to be ransomware. As for files downloaded from the Internet, we highly recommend keeping away from file-sharing websites, pop-up advertisements, and other unreliable sources. Of course, whenever in doubt, you should scan installers, text documents, and other downloaded files with your chosen security tool. The file carrying malware can look like a harmless photo or a text document too, so it is best to remain cautious at all times.

Currently, EnyBeny Ransomware does not encrypt files available on the computer, but our researchers say the malicious application has the capability to do so. It can also change the user’s Desktop image and open a ransom note called Hack.txt. Inside of it, there should be a message asking to pay a ransom. Also, the note should explain how to contact the malware’s developers via email. Moreover, the hackers claim they can restore a single file free of charge to ensure the user they have the needed decryption tools. Of course, it does not matter whether they can do so or not, since the current version of EnyBeny Ransomware or EnybenyNuclear Ransomware does not work correctly. Nonetheless, we would like users to understand in case they ever come across similar threat ever again that paying a ransom could be hazardous. You cannot know if the malicious application’s developers will not try to scam you and if they will hold on to their end of the bargain. Because of this, we always advise users not to risk their savings.

The malware can be erased manually by following the instructions located below. However, we would like to stress they may not work if the hackers update the threat. In such a case, the malicious application could start working differently, which means it might create data that is not listed in the provided instructions. Having his in mind, it seems to us it would be safer to remove EnyBeny Ransomware with a reliable antimalware tool instead. To do so, you should pick a tool you trust and perform a full system scan.

Erase EnyBeny 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 documents titled Hack.txt, right-click them and select Delete.
11. Close File Explorer.
12. Empty Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.