FoxRansom Ransomware Removal Guide

FoxRansom Ransomware is a generic ransomware infection that was discovered several months ago. It is not hard to terminate this infection, but you may have to jump over a few hurdles when you try to restore your files. However, no matter what you do, please refrain from transferring the ransom fee to these criminals. Simply remove FoxRansom Ransomware from your computer following the removal instructions below. After that, check whether you have a file backup in an external drive or a cloud drive. Normally, systems recommend backing up your data automatically on a cloud drive these days, so most of your files should be safe.

This program comes from a big ransomware family that we know very well. It belongs to the Hidden Tear group. Hidden Tear is a Ransomware-as-a-Service infection that was released several years ago. This program had an open-source code, and it was available in public. So those with the access to the darknet could get their hands on this malicious code, and then they could modify it according to their likes and preferences. As a result, there are a lot of ransomware infections out there based on the Hidden Tear code. Some might even be so alike that the same decryption tool could work on them.

At the same time, it also means that FoxRansom Ransomware employs the same distribution methods as all the other ransomware infections. In other words, users install these infections on their computers unwittingly, when they open spam email attachments. You might wonder: why would anyone open a spam email? The problem with the spam messages that distribution ransomware is that they look very sophisticated. They might also look like something received from an individual, and these messages will always urge you to take action: to download the file, to check the document, and so on. If you do so, you can easily get infected with FoxRansom Ransomware.

So you need to delete these spam messages without any hesitation. If you feel that the received file might be important, you can always scan it with a security tool of your choice. This way, you would be sure that the file you are about to open is safe, and you would avoid potential infections.

Nevertheless, once FoxRansom Ransomware slithers into the target system, this program works just like any other ransomware infection out there. According to our research team, this program should encrypt most of the popular document file types. Although in some cases the installer might crash and the encryption may not take place at all. To see whether your files have been encrypted, you need to check for the ransomware extension. Encrypted files get the “.fox” extension added to their filenames. If this is what happened to your data, then FoxRansom Ransomware clearly has encrypted your files.

The ransom note that the program drops doesn’t say much. It just informs you that your files have been encrypted, but it doesn’t come with an email address or anything like that. It could be that FoxRansom Ransomware is just a test run for something bigger, and that’s why certain samples might not work. Either way, you have to remove FoxRansom Ransomware immediately.

If this program didn’t encrypt your files, then you just need to invest in a security program that would protect your system from various intruders. If your files were encrypted, after malware removal, look for ways to restore your data library. If you have most of your files saved someplace else, simply delete the encrypted files and then transfer the healthy copies back into your computer. For other recovery options, do not hesitate to address a professional technician.

How to Remove FoxRansom Ransomware

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc and the Task Manager will open.
2. Open the Processes tab and highlight suspicious process.
3. Click End Process and exit Task Manager.
4. Remove recently downloaded files from Desktop.
5. Go to the Downloads folder.
6. Delete the most recently downloaded files from the directory.
7. Press Win+R and type %TEMP%. Click OK.
8. Delete the most recently downloaded files from the directory.
9. Scan your system with SpyHunter.