Leto Ransomware Removal Guide

Leto Ransomware is a malicious application that can connect to the Internet without any permission, encrypt your personal files, and autostart with Windows to complete the previous two tasks once again. Hackers behind such threats usually have one goal, which is to make their users pay them money. This is why such infections not only encrypt files but also display messages demanding to pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. We have to warn you that no matter what the cybercriminals promise, there are no guarantees they will hold on to their end of the bargain. This is why we advise deleting the malware for anyone who does not wish to put his savings at risk. To learn how one could erase Leto Ransomware manually, you could check the instructions located below this article.

In the rest of this report, we wish to talk about Leto Ransomware's working manner and ways it could be distributed. Our specialists believe that the malware might be traveling with Spam emails, malicious software installers, or that it enters a system by exploiting vulnerabilities like unsecured Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. Because of this, there are a couple of things that we could advise for those who do not want to encounter such malware. The first one would be to stay cautious when it comes to email attachments. Emails from hackers might look like messages from reputable companies, so it is vital not to lose your guard even if a file you did not expect to receive seems harmless. Also, it is best not to download programs from unreliable sources. Instead, users should pick legitimate software distributors. Our last advice is to remove possible device’s weaknesses, such as outdated software, weak passwords, and unsecured RDP connections.

If Leto Ransomware slips in, it should create a copy of its launcher (some recently downloaded unreliable file) in the %LOCALAPPDATA% directory, where the malware ought to create a folder from ransom characters, e.g., 0115174b-bd55-4caf-a89a-d8ff8132151f. Next, the malicious application should start encrypting the victim’s files. It could be various pictures, photos, documents, videos, and other data that has value to a user. Such records should become marked with the .leto extensions as soon as they get encrypted. Later, the malware ought to create a text fie carrying a ransom note called _readme.txt. In it, a victim should find a message saying he can get a decryptor for 490 US dollars if he pays it within 72 hours or for 980 US dollars if the time runs out. The note may also contain statements giving guarantees that the decryption tool will be delivered, but you should realize that cybercriminals are not trustworthy people. In other words, if you do not want to risk ending up being tricked, we advise not to pay to the Leto Ransomware’s developers.

Lastly, we should tell why we recommend not to leave Leto Ransomware on your system. That is because the malware might be able to restart with the operating system, and if it does, it might start encrypting files. It would not damage already encrypted data, but it could affect newly created files. Thus, if you do not want to risk it happening, we advise deleting Leto Ransomware from your system. It can be erased manually, and the deletion instructions located below can explain to you how. If you think it is a bit too complicated for you, you should install a reliable antimalware tool instead. Perform a full system scan with it, and you should be able to get rid of the malware along with other possible threats by pressing the tool’s displayed removal button.

If you keep your chosen antimalware tool up to date, it might be able to guard your system from various infections in the future. Also, we recommend using it anytime you encounter suspicious data so you could scan it.

Get rid of Leto 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 named _readme.txt, right-click them, and select Delete.
11. Check this location: %LOCALAPPDATA%
12. See if you can find the malware’s copy with a random name, e.g., 0895171a-va55-5qal-a49s-p6fk4162139c, right-click it and choose Delete.
13. Close File Explorer.
14. Empty Recycle Bin.
15. Restart the computer.