XARCryptor Ransomware Removal Guide

XARCryptor Ransomware is not a typical ransomware application, as besides encrypting user’s data and asking for a ransom, it might also try to steal various information from the user’s browser. Therefore, it is hazardous and should be removed as fast as possible. Of course, the hackers might advise not to delete it and to contact them to get decryption tools needed to restore the files affected by malware. However, you should realize instead they will most likely ask to pay a ransom and even if you do there are no guarantees the hackers will hold on to their end of the bargain. This is why we advise removing XARCryptor Ransomware with no hesitation. To learn how to get rid of it manually, you should have a look at the deletion instructions located below. Plus, to learn more about it you could read our full report.

There are a lot of different ways XARCryptor Ransomware could be distributed. Our researchers say the malware might travel with infected email attachments as well as enter the system through unsecured RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. Meaning, it could appear on the system after exploiting its vulnerabilities or after the user launches its installer accidentally. A lot of ransomware applications and other malicious programs are spread through these channels, which is why we recommend strengthening the system and staying away from suspicious files received/downloaded from the Internet. Also, it would be wise to pick a reputable security tool that could help you maintain the computer clean and protect it.

It looks like XARCryptor Ransomware marks the files it encrypts with .odin extension, e.g., moon.jpg.odin. It could affect various files, such as text documents, photos, archives, and so on. Thus, users who have no backup might lose a lot of personal data if they encounter this threat. Its next move is to show the victim a ransom note in which the hackers ask to contact them via email to get the means needed for data decryption. It does not say the user would have to make any payments, but knowing most of these threats are created for money extortion, we are almost one hundred percent sure the user would be asked to pay later on. It is difficult to say what the sum could be, but we advise not to deal with the hackers as they not keep up to their promises. Instead, we recommend deleting XARCryptor Ransomware as soon as possible. The reason it should be erased rather sooner than later is the malware can spy on the user and try to collect information from the browser, such as passwords he inserts or web pages he visits.

Users who choose to erase XARCryptor Ransomware should either do it manually or with automatic features. In case you are an experienced user you could try to complete the deletion instructions available below. Of course, if the process looks too complicated, you should pick the second option. All there is to do is install a reliable antimalware tool, scan the computer, and click the provided removal button to eliminate all detections.

Get rid of XARCryptor 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. Navigate to these paths separately:
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Startup
    %USERPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
11. Find documents named #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt, right-click them and select Delete.
12. Close File Explorer.
13. Empty Recycle Bin.
14. Restart the computer.