Kristina Ransomware Removal Guide

Downloading software and files or opening spam emails has never been this dangerous before because Kristina Ransomware and hundreds of other file-encrypting ransomware infections can hide within. This malware is also spread in a stealthy and clandestine manner so that the encryption process would not be disturbed. If you allow malware to slither in and initiate the encryption process, you might end up losing your personal files because the encryption key used is complex, and free file decryptors cannot decipher it. That being said, this particular ransomware is not yet a threat to Windows users – at least, not at the time of research – and there is a possibility that it will never be released. That, of course, does not mean that we can ignore this infection or classify it as a non-threat. In this report, you will find answers about the suspicious ransomware, and you will gain knowledge that could help you delete Kristina Ransomware if it ever attacked. If the answers you have are not answered in this report, add them to the comments section below so that our research team could address them.

Kristina Ransomware does not encrypt .tmp, .drv, .dss, .dyc, .ntfs, .dvd, .saver, or other system files because that could restrict the infection from functioning properly. However, files representing photos or documents are all encrypted by this malicious threat because they might mean something to their owners. Without a doubt, you do not want to lose the only copies of, let’s say, your graduation celebration photos, and that is what the creators of all file-encrypting ransomware are banking on. If Kristina Ransomware encrypts important files, and you do not have backups, you have no way of recovering them, and that is why you are likely to be more willing to email hernansec@protonmail.ch. According to the note represented via the “!!!!readme!!!.txt” file, which is created by the ransomware, you need to contact this email address to get “instuctions” (which, of course, stands for “instructions”). Cyber criminals need you to initiate communication so that they could demand a ransom from you. Unfortunately, if your files are not backed up, and you cannot recover all files with the “={ID number}=hernansec@protonmail.ch.crypt12” extension attached to them, you might choose to contact cyber criminals. Is that a good idea? It never is.

The current version of Kristina Ransomware launches a window entitled “KristinaSC L1.0” that appears to represent the encryption process. The user is even permitted to select the drive where files would be encrypted, as well as hide the window altogether. This is why it is believed that this tool might be used to educate someone. Nonetheless, no one can guarantee that this malware will not evolve in the future. If encryption is initiated, the threat changes the wallpaper to showcase the email address, and once the task is complete, the launcher file is automatically removed. Even though the threat eliminates itself, the files remain encrypted. Also, the background image file and the ransom note file are not deleted either. Without a doubt, you must erase all components that are associated with the Kristina Ransomware, and even though that will not free your files, that will solve other security issues.

If Kristina Ransomware ends up invading operating systems, the decryption of files is unlikely to be possible. Unless, of course, personal files are backed up externally. Since this malware is not yet spreading, there are things you can do to keep your operating system protected against it, as well as many other file-encrypting threats and other kinds of malware. The same program that can automatically remove Kristina Ransomware – if it exists – can also ensure reliable protection. We are talking, of course, about an anti-malware program. Choose wisely, and you will not face other malicious threats again. If you have questions about this strange infection that you want to discuss with our malware research team, do not hesitate to start a conversation by adding a comment below!

How to delete Kristina Ransomware

N.B. The main launcher of Kristina Ransomware should remove itself, but if it does not, you must delete it ASAP. If you cannot find it yourself, you can employ a legitimate malware scanner.

1. Right-click and Delete all copies of the !!!!readme!!!.txt file.
2. Tap Win+E to access Windows Explorer and enter %TEMP% into the bar at the top.
3. Right-click and Delete the file named wallpaper.bmp.
4. Install a legitimate malware scanner to check for leftovers. If any exist, delete them right away.