OnyxLocker Ransomware Removal Guide

OnyxLocker Ransomware adds an extension called .onx to the files it encrypts with a robust encryption system. Consequently, victims of this malicious application might be unable to open their pictures, videos, and other personal data. The malware’s developers suggest a solution, which is paying them to get a decryptor. You should understand that no one can be certain that cybercriminals will hold onto their promises, and if they do not, your money might be lost for nothing. If you are not prepared to risk your savings, we advise paying no attention to the hackers’ proposal and erasing OnyxLocker Ransomware. You can delete it by following the instructions located below or with the help of a reliable security tool. For more information, we invite you to read our full report. You can also leave us a message below if you have any questions related to this infection.

Our researchers believe that OnyxLocker Ransomware might come with untrustworthy files from the Internet. Thus, we strongly recommend being cautious when you interact with such data. If you cannot tell if data is harmful or not, you should employ a reliable antimalware tool that could scan suspicious files. By taking your time and scanning files, you could avoid infecting your system accidentally. It happens more often than you may imagine because hackers know how to disguise malicious data to make it look harmless. Thus, even if you have the slightest doubt about a file or the source it came from, we recommend taking extra precautions.

If OnyxLocker Ransomware is launched, the malware should encrypt files located in particular directories. To be more precise, our researchers say that the malicious application’s creators are interested in data placed in the folders called Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos that should be in the %USERPROFILE% directory. Additionally, the threat might encipher various files on your %APPDATA% folder. Besides private files like photos or videos, OnyxLocker Ransomware could encrypt executable files, archives, data with the .backup extensions, and so on. Files that get encrypted should get a specific second extension, e.g., picture.jpg.onx. The next thing that should happen is the threat ought to create ransom notes, e.g., Прочти меня! 5.txt. Since the messages in them ought to be written in the Russian language, it is most likely that the malware’s developers plan on infecting devices of users from Russia or other countries where lots of people speak this language.

Furthermore, the message on the threat’s ransom notes should ask users to email the malicious application’s developers and pay a ransom if they want to get their files decrypted. We advise against doing this because there are no reassurances that the malware’s creators will do what they promise. It is also recommendable to get rid of OnyxLocker Ransomware. It should not be too difficult to erase the malicious application manually, and if you need any help, you can check our deletion instructions located at the end of this paragraph. Another way to eliminate OnyxLocker Ransomware is to scan your computer with a reliable antimalware tool. After the scan is over, you should be able to remove the malware by pressing a deletion button provided by your chosen security tool.

Get rid of OnyxLocker 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 a malicious file that could be the malware’s launcher.
10. Right-click the identified malicious file and select Delete.
11. Look for the malware’s ransom note, e.g., Прочти меня! 2.txt.
12. Right-click such documents and press Delete to erase them.
13. Close File Explorer.
14. Empty Recycle Bin.
15. Restart the computer.