Shark Ransomware

Have you ever encountered a program that is part of a malevolent business plan? Perhaps, Shark Ransomware is not the kind of an application you would want to deal with, but it is true that this program is for sale and available for everyone who would like to become a cyber criminal. Of course, when users buy this infection, they do not think about the criminal aspect of it, they are far more interested in the financial profit this ransomware program might bring them. However, the bottom line is that anyone using this program is a crook that needs to be put behind bars, and you have to remove Shark Ransomware from your system right now.

One of the most disturbing aspects of this infection is that it is publicly available. Usually, Ransomware-as-a-Service (or RaaS) program market is hosted on TOR. TOR is an anonymous network that is often used by darknet users for various transactions. However, Shark Ransomware can be found on a public WordPress site via sharkproject.tk. It is rather shocking because ransomware programs can be extremely dangerous, and when they are available like this out in the open, unsuspecting and inexperienced users might inadvertently become victims of a malicious infection.

What’s more, it is not like criminals can download and use this program for free. It might seem like it at first, but in reality, not only do you have to pay for this program, the creators also require the users to give away 20% of their “earnings.” Needless to say, the “earnings” are the money the criminals get from users who transfer ransom payments in hopes of getting decryption keys. When you are infected with ransomware, paying seems to be the only option, as you can no longer access your files, and the infection threatens to destroy them lest you try recovering them on your own.

Another peculiar thing about Shark Ransomware is that potential ransomware distributors can build a custom version of the infection, as long as they know how to do that. The official website comes with tools that allow potential criminals to customize the program’s executable file. So in a way, it is possible to choose or add functions to this program, virtually making each version quite different from the other (for example, the distributor can choose the ransom amount). Nevertheless, the base of this infection is still the same, so it is possible to battle it on the same grounds. You just need to understand that battling a ransomware program is a lot more complicated than your average computer infection.

Normally, when you delete a malicious application, it is done and over with, but that does not apply to Shark Ransomware and other similar programs. The effects of the main payload of the application remain on your system. When this threat slithers into your computer, it encrypts most of your frequently used files by adding the .locked extension to them. Of course, with your files encrypted, you can no longer access them. Then, Shark Ransomware seems to be rather helpful in opening a new window where it says it will help you decrypt your files. You should enter your email address and click NEXT to get more details on how you should transfer the payment. However, we believe that you know better than to do just that.

Instead of paying anything to the ransomware distributor and its creator, you should get yourself a powerful antispyware program that will delete the infection for you. What’s more, it will protect your system from similar intruders in the future, and you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

It might be a little bit trickier with your files, but it is still possible to restore them, as long as you have a backup somewhere in a cloud storage drive or external hard disk. Even if you do not have those, it is still possible that you have some of your most frequently used files and documents saved somewhere else: perhaps a flash drive or your mail inbox. Try everything out before you give up.

Also, Shark Ransomware is a fairly new infection, so there is a good chance that computer security specialists will come up with a decryption tool soon. If you have any questions or doubts, feel free to contact us by leaving a comment below this description.

How to Delete Shark Ransomware

1. Open the Downloads folder.
2. Delete the recently downloaded .exe files.
3. Press Win+R and type %APPDATA%.
4. Click OK and open the directory.
5. Delete the Settings folder.
6. Run a full system scan.