Serbransom Ransomware

At first, our researchers thought Serbransom Ransomware might be still in the development stage, but since then its activity has been decreasing, so we doubt a lot of users could encounter its early versions. This malicious application can encrypt files located on the computer and possibly even on other connected storages, e.g., flash drives. Thus, the malware might cause a lot of trouble for the user. Of course, it depends on how well you were prepared for such situations. For instance, if you made a backup on a removable media device, which is kept safely away from the computer, you may only lose a couple of new files. We will discuss Serbransom Ransomware’s damage more in the article, so if you want to learn more details, we encourage you to continue reading it. Afterward, we would recommend erasing the threat with a reliable removal tool or the manual deletion instructions available at the end of this text.

The infection is not as widespread as other similar malware, and as a result, it is difficult to find a fully working sample or gather other relevant details about it. This is why our specialists are still trying to learn how the malicious program’s early versions could be spread if they are still distributed at all. As you see, our researchers have discovered quite recently that Serbransom Ransomware’s creators may have released a custom ransomware generator. It means it might be sold to other cyber criminals who may create their own custom versions of it. If this happens, the infection could be distributed through many different channels.

Usually, threats like Serbransom Ransomware enter its victims’ computers through suspicious email attachments, malicious installers, fake updates, etc. Clearly, it is rather easy to infect the system without even realizing it. Therefore, in order to avoid such trouble, you have to be extra cautious with any files found on the Internet or received through it. However, if being careful does not seem to be helpful enough, users can always employ a reliable antimalware tool. The key is to always update such software whenever it is possible since only then it can fight the latest malicious applications that are sadly being created each day.

After you launch the infected file, the threat may start encrypting data on the computer without any delay. The early versions of Serbransom Ransomware were supposed to lock user’s private files with a secure cryptosystem, but because of the malware’s generator, the targeted data could be different for separate versions. The generator allows to pick what files should be encrypted, the additional extension the data is marked with, options to delete system restore points, and so on. Nonetheless, despite the version you receive, the malware should somehow display a warning message after locking its targeted data. Most likely, it should ask you to pay a ransom to get the decryption tool.

Since the cyber criminals cannot be trusted and there are no guarantees they can or are willing to decrypt your data, we advise you to refuse to pay the ransom. Keep it in mind that even if you agree to do as you are told, the cyber criminals may still leave you without the decryption tool, so the money you invest could be lost for nothing. After all, users who have any copies can restore encrypted data themselves, e.g., by replacing damaged files with copies located somewhere safe. These are the reasons why we advise the malware’s victims to eliminate Serbransom Ransomware.

If you believe it is the right decision too, have a look at the instructions we placed below and erase the infection manually or download a legitimate removal tool. It could identify the malicious program together with other possible threats while performing a full system scan. Later, the antimalware should allow you to remove all these detections with a single mouse click, so it is probably an ideal option for inexperienced users or simply those who seek to keep their system clean with les effort.

Eliminate Serbransom Ransomware

1. Press Win+E.
2. Find the listed paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\downloads
3. Find the malicious file you downloaded and opened right before the system got infected.
4. Right-click it and press Delete.
5. Exit the Explorer.
6. Empty your Recycle bin.
7. Reboot the system.