PornoAsset Removal Guide

PornoAsset is a serious Trojan screen locker infection that mainly targets Russian computer users. This Trojan can slither onto your machine without your noticing it; however, when you realize it is there, it is too late – your screen will get locked. You can only unlock it by paying the criminals behind this attack a relatively low fee. However, there is never guarantee that they keep their word since crooks are only out there for money; they could not care less about computer users and their problems. So please consider this before you rush to pay the fee however low it may be. Also, remember that by paying, you actually support criminals to be able to go on with their vicious attacks. Fortunately, we can help you with this annoying screen locker. But before sharing with you how you can remove PornoAsset from your system without paying a cent, let us share with you what we have found out about this infection in more detail.

As a matter of fact, there is a relatively easy way to prevent this Trojan screen locker from infecting your computer, and this “secret” method can be summed up in three words: safe web surfing. This infection has been found spreading in spam e-mails. These e-mails contain an attached file, which is the executable malicious file itself in disguise. It could appear as an image or video file; however, it is also possible that it is a text document that can run macros. Once you click on the attachment, this screen locker drops onto your machine and it starts its dirty business right away. All this takes place without your noticing it, in the background. That is why you need to be always careful when you go through your inbox. Certain Trojans can also infect your machine even if you simply open the malicious mail as it contains a code that can trigger the drop of the infection. So keep all this in mind before opening any suspicious mails. This way you may be able to avoid these kinds of threats.

When this screen locker manages to infiltrate your operating system, it will block and lock your screen by displaying its full-screen warning message. You cannot overlook this since it is a red and white window that you cannot even close. Well, that is the idea behind the screen locker, right? If your operating system is not equipped with the Russian language package, it is possible that you will only see a screen of gibberish, random characters. However, if you can see the Cyrillic characters, you will be informed that your computer has been locked because you have watched, copied, and distributed child pornography. You have to pay 900 RUB (around 13.6 USD) within 24 hours, or else you will be prosecuted for child pornography.

Obviously, this is a scary and threatening warning even if you know that you are not guilty. However, this low fine should be alarming that it could be a scam. You are also given a telephone number (89604730759), which you are supposed to top up with the demanded amount through a Beeline terminal. Once you send the money, you will get a terminal code and an operation code. You are supposed to enter these codes on the warning message screen and press the button in order to unlock your computer. We know that it is not the end of the world, this amount, but we still would like to remind you that you are facing cyber criminals here. It is possible that they will not unlock your screen even if you pay. In order to help you decide, let us tell you that we have a solution for you to delete PornoAsset from your PC, which may save you from this headache.

In order to send this annoying Trojan screen locker “down the drain,” first, you should restart your computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Then you can delete the malicious file (random numbers.exe) with a workaround trick. Lastly, you can remove certain registry entries and restart your computer. Please follow our instructions below to make sure that no leftovers remain on board. Since this threat could find a way to your computer, it means that you do not have powerful protection on your PC. It is possible to avoid certain malware infections by becoming a more careful web surfer, but nothing can really substitute for a proper anti-malware application. If you want to safeguard your virtual world, you should consider this.

Remove PornoAsset from Windows

Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7

1. Reboot your system.
2. Keep tapping the F8 key to display the boot menu.
3. Choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10

1. Press Win+I and click on the Power icon.
2. Press and hold Shift while clicking on Restart.
3. Pick Troubleshoot.
4. Select Advanced Options.
5. Pick Startup Settings and click Restart.
6. Tap F6 to restart your computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

Manual Removal

1. At the Command Prompt, type in regedit.exe to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to File menu and pick Import.
3. When the Import Registry File window appears, navigate to %homedrive%.
4. Make sure that the displayed file types are set to “All Files” in the dropdown box at the bottom instead of “*.reg”.
5. Select the malicious file with the name [random numbers].exe and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
6. Locate the following registry value names and delete them:
   HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit
   HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit (64-bit)
7. Exit the editor.
8. Restart your computer in Normal Mode.