ReadIT Ransomware

If you have noticed that you no longer have access to a lot of your files located on your hard drive, it might be an indication that your operating system has been infected with a ransomware program. One such application is known to be roaming the web and goes by the name of ReadIT Ransomware. Applications of this classification are extremely popular nowadays since cyber crooks use them to make illegal profits from unsuspecting Internet users by demanding huge ransoms in return for decryption services. If you want to find out more about the intricate inner working of this particular ransomware program, make sure to read the rest of our report as we provide detailed information gathered by our malware developers. Furthermore, we present virtual security tips, and an in-depth removal guide that every user affected by ReadIT Ransomware must use as soon as possible to delete it once and for all.

In its basic overall functionality, ReadIT Ransomware does not differ all that much from other programs of this classification that are actively roaming the Internet nowadays. In fact, very few ransomware programs differ in their functionality; that is due to their current abundance. Just like the majority of its counterparts, this malware starts acting maliciously right upon intrusion. Firstly, it scans your entire hard drive to determine its contents. As soon as that is done, it embeds its files and registry entries all around your operating system, which will trigger an encryption procedure with each system startup. The initial encryption procedure does not take long to complete. What is unfortunate, is the fact that it is completely silent. The malware is designed in such a way so an average computer user would not be able to catch and stop it before it has done any harm. Each file is locked using a powerful AES-256 cipher, meaning that manual decryption is out of the question. Once all the dirty work is done, you will notice a .txt file on your desktop entitled READ_IT, which provides information about the fact that you no longer have access to your data and that you need to contact the developers of this malware for further instructions. We highly advise you to refrain from doing so as getting in touch with cyber crooks could have devastating outcomes. That is so because they will likely try to lure money or even your credit card data for a decryption service; also, keep in mind that they are in no legal way bound to unlock your data eve if you pay up. Therefore, you could lose your data and a huge sum of money as well. It should be more than obvious that a complete removal of ReadIT Ransomware is a must and it should not be delayed. Use the instructions below to get rid of it without encountering any major problems.

If you are a security-conscious user that wishes to have a fully secure operating system at all times, you must take appropriate measures to improve your overall virtual security. First and foremost, you must have a professional antimalware tool active on their PC at all times. This is crucial because it can detect and delete any virtual threat in a fully automated manner. Thus, if you do not have one, make such to install one as soon as possible. Alongside such a tool it is important to take a few steps to avoid encountering devious content while you are surfing the web. Keep in mind that in most cases ransomware programs are distributed via spam e-mail campaigns; so it is imperative to refrain yourself from all questionable e-mail attachments that come your way from unknown sources. Also, we recommend staying away from all questionable third-party download websites as they are infamous for being the primary source of bundled installers, which a notorious for hosting all sorts of dubious software. These seemingly simple precautionary steps and a professional antimalware tool will make your operating system virtually unbreakable.

It goes without saying that a complete removal of ReadIT Ransomware should be your utmost priority if it is ever found up and fully running on your operating system. Below we provide a full removal guide that you should use to delete this malware completely. To be sure that no potentially malicious traces associated with ReadIT Ransomware were left active on your personal computer, make sure to double-check your entire operating system. If you believe that manual removal and such analysis of your computer is a bit too complicated for you, simply use a professional antimalware tool to delete ReadIT Ransomware automatically.

How to remove ReadIT Ransomware from your PC

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Delete a randomly named malicious .exe file in the following directories:
   a) C:\Users\[your username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   b) C:\ProgramData\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   c) C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   d) C:\ProgramData\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
   e) C:\Windows\SysWOW64.
   f) C:\Windows\System32.
3. Click the Windows button.
4. Type regedit into the search box and tap Enter.
5. Go to HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
6. Select and remove a malicious registry value. Remember that the name of this value is random.
7. Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.