Master Ransomware

Master Ransomware is yet another file-encrypting application that should never be fully active on your operating system. If, unfortunately, that happens to be the case, be sure to take all the necessary action to remove it once and for all. It is critical to do so because just like any other program classified as ransomware, the one in question is infamous for its ability to lock large quantities of data without any notification or authorization. In this report we provide extensive information regarding the devious inner workings of this ransomware, to help you understand why its removal is crucial. We also provide professional virtual security tips that will allow you to maintain a clean and fully secure operating system at all times. Besides that, we include a detailed removal guide that you must use to delete Master Ransomware once and for all.

In its functionality Master Ransomware does not differ all that much from its contemporary counterparts. Like any other malware of this classification, it scans your hard drive to determine its contents once it gains full access to your operating system. Right after that, it will initiate a command to terminate all of your shadow copies. This is done to eliminate the possibility of recovering your data using them. Afterwards, the encryption procedure will take place. Since it is quick and completely silent, only users with advanced computer knowledge might be able to catch and stop this malware in action before it has done any harm. To lock your data, this malicious program uses a powerful cipher; thus, manual decryption is out of the question. Our analysis has revealed that this ransomware does not attack files that are essentially related to the functionality of your operating system. As soon as it is done with the encryption, it will create a point of execution value in your registry system, which will auto-open the ransom note with each system startup. The note informs you that you no longer gave access to your data and if you want to regain it, you must pay a ransom. While some users might think that it is a viable way to solve their problems, make sure not to make any payments since malware developers are not obliged in any legal way to unlock your files even if you happen to pay up. Thus, you might lose not only precious data but a large sum of money as well. Below we present a detailed removal guide that you must use to delete Master Ransomware if it is ever found active on your PC.

To avoid programs such as Master Ransomware, you must have a fully secure operating system at all times. To improve your virtual security, you must know how devious programs are spread and how you can avoid them in an easy manner. The first advise our research teams gives to all users is practicing safe browsing habits. Since in the majority of cases ransomware programs are spread via spam e-mail campaigns, you must be careful about obtaining any attachments that are sent to you by unknown sources. Besides that, you must also refrain yourself from all unauthorized third-party download websites because they are well known to be the primary source of installers filled with suspicious and at times even malicious software. Furthermore, keep in mind that in some instances cyber crooks will use misleading marketing techniques to trick users into downloading their suspicious programs. Therefore, it is essential to learn as much as possible about any application that you are about to download before even doing so. Finally, to make your operating system virtually unbreakable, you need to install a professional antimalware tool. Such a tool is crucial because it can detect and warn you in advance about any virtual threat.

Make sure to execute a complete removal of Master Ransomware at the very same time that it is found up and running on your computer. Do so by closely following the instructions that we present below. We highly advise you to double-check your computer for any traces associated with Master Ransomware once you are done with the instructions that we present below. This is important since leftovers of it could prove to be quite dangerous. For example, they could be used to restore the ransomware in question silently. In other situations, devious traces might be enough for this malware to function. If you find manual analysis of your PC a bit too complicated, we recommend scanning your computer with a professional antimalware tool since it can detect and terminate anything linked to Master Ransomware in a fully automated manner.

How to remove Master Ransomware from your computer

1. Right-click your Task Bar.
2. Select Start Task Manager and click the Processes tab.
3. Select the malicious process and click End Task. Keep in mind that the name of this task is random.
4. Click the Windows button.
5. Type regedit into the search box and select it.
6. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
7. Right-click a malicious registry value called DECRYPTINFO and select Delete.
8. Open the File Explorer.
9. Navigate to C:\Users\(your username)\AppData\Roaming.
10. Right-click a files called !#_RESTORE_FILES_#!.inf and select Delete.
11. Navigate to C:\Users\(your username)\AppData\Local\Temp.
12. Right-click the malicious .exe file and select Delete. Keep in mind that the name of this file is random.
13. Go to C:\Users\(your username)\Downloads.
14. Right-click the malicious .exe file and select Delete. Keep in mind that the name of this file is random.
15. Right-click your Recycle Bin and select the Empty Recycle Bin option.