KoKo Locker Ransomware Removal Guide

KoKo Locker Ransomware is one dangerous computer infection. It can enter your computer by stealth and encrypt your personal and other valuable files to demand that you pay a ransom in Bitcoins to decrypt them. However, there is no guarantee that your files will be decrypted once you pay the ransom, so you should remove it. Ransomware developers are notorious for not keeping their end of the bargain, and this particular ransomware is no exception. In this description, we will provide you with information such as this ransomware’s distribution methods, features, and removal methods.

Unsurprisingly, KoKo Locker Ransomware was created by an unknown developer. We have yet to find any other ransomware-type applications that contain code that is similar to this program, so it might be this secretive developer’s first release. Nevertheless, this ransomware means business, and it can cause you serious problems. While gathering information about it, we found that it could be distributed trough malicious emails that drop it onto your computer without your knowledge or approval. As it is always the case with email-distributed ransomware, the emails feature an attached file that contains this ransomware’s dropper file. Truth be told, this particular program is not prominent, and we think that it should disappear soon altogether. However, we want to point out that the emails in which it is distributed present themselves as legitimate invoices, receipts, tax return forms or fines. The emails point the would-be victims to the attached file and compel them to open it.

In the event you open the file attached to the email, the file archive inside will extract automatically. If you run the extracted executable (which is this ransomware’s main executable), then it will scan your computer for files of interest and begin encrypting them. The encryption process takes a few minutes. Our research suggests that it should use an RSA or AES-based encryption algorithm. However, that has yet to be clarified, but the point is that the encryption method used by KoKo Locker Ransomware is strong and there is currently no way to decrypt files that were encrypted by this ransomware. While encrypting your files, it will append them with the .kokolocker. It serves as an indication that the files were encrypted. The files will also lose their file icon that is set to be replaced by a generic icon.

Once the encryption is complete, this program will open its graphical user interface (GUI) window with a timer that is set to run out in 72 hours. After that, it is claimed that this ransomware will delete itself and your files will remain encrypted indefinitely. Cybercriminals behind this malware suggest sending them 0.1 BTC which an approximate 92.52 USD. The crooks make thousands of dollars this way and could not care less about whether you get your decryption key or not. They cannot be trusted, so we do not recommend that you pay the ransom because your files can remain encrypted.

In conclusion, KoKo Locker Ransomware is a highly malicious program that can have your files encrypted with a strong encryption algorithm that currently cannot be decrypted using third-party tools. The criminals behind it want you to pay 92.52 USD to decrypt your files, but there is no guarantee that they will deliver. Therefore, we recommend that you remove this malicious program using our guide or use our featured application called SpyHunter, an anti-malware tool that will make light work of this ransomware.

Removal Instructions

1. Go to http://www.411-spyware.com/download-sph
2. Download SpyHunter-Installer.exe and install it.
3. Launch it and select Scan Computer Now!
4. Then, simultaneously hold down Win+E keys.
5. Enter the file path of the malicious files in the File Explorer’s address box and press Enter.
6. Right-click the randomly named malicious file and click Delete.
7. Empty the Recycle Bin.