Radiation Ransomware

Radiation Ransomware is yet another malicious program that is known to be roaming the web nowadays. Programs classified as ransomware function in an extremely malicious manner. As soon as they gain full access to the operating system, they can fully encrypt vast amount of files on it. It goes without saying, that having such malware up and running on your PC, could have devastating outcomes. In our report, we provide further information about the intricate inner workings of this malicious program. Also, because most users get their PC infected with this intrusive programs because they lack knowledge regarding virtual security, we have compiled a couple of precautionary steps that will help you improve your overall virtual security. Besides all of this, we also present a detailed removal guide that you must use to delete Radiation Ransomware if it is ever found up and running on your personal computer.

Once you launch the Radiation Ransomware executable, the malware in question immediately starts doing its dirty work. Firstly, it scans the contents of your hard drive. Right after that, this devious program starts the encryption procedure. Unfortunately, the process is quick and completely silent. That means that rarely users with no advanced computer are able to notice this malicious program and remove it before it has done any harm. During the in-depth analysis, malware experts at our internal labs have discovered that this malicious piece of software uses a mixture of two powerful algorithms known as RSA and AES to lock your data. Such sophisticated encryption method is employed since it takes manual decryption out of the question. Right-after your data is no longer accessible, you will notice a change of your default desktop image and a ransom note. The warning message informs you that you no longer have access to your data and that you must pay a ransom in return for decryption services. You are urged to pay $310 in Bitcoin. While some users might be tempted to pay up, but it is important to highlight the fact that developers of this ransomware are not obliged in any legal manner to actually unlock the affected data. Thus, it is quite natural that we urge you not to make any payments because you could lose not only your data but a significant sum of money as well. Your best bet to restore the affected files is by using your shadow copies or a backup image if you have one. Make sure to delete Radiation Ransomware by following the instructions below as soon as it is found up and running on your PC.

According to the reports, Radiation Ransomware has been spotted in late June of 2017; thus, it is crucial to take action to safeguard your PC from it as its actively roaming the web nowadays. In the majority of cases, developers of ransomware programs use spam e-mail campaigns to distribute their malicious applications. Thus, we highly advise you to refrain from all suspicious e-mail attachments at all times. Additionally, we recommend bypassing all unauthorized third-party download websites. It is important to do so because such web pages host bundled installers, which are known for being filled with questionable and even malicious applications. Furthermore, we urge every user to learn as much as possible about any program that you wish to have before even acquiring it because cyber crooks use misleading marketing techniques to trick users into downloading and installing their programs without understanding how they work. Finally and most importantly, be sure to install a professional antimalware tool active on your PC if you do not have one already. Such a tool is paramount since it can identify and terminate any virtual threat automatically. These simple precautionary steps will make your operating system safe and secure at all times.

Waste no time and conduct a complete removal of Radiation Ransomware. Follow the instructions that we present below closely. Keep in mind that a single mistake during the termination procedure could have undesirable outcomes. For example, leftovers linked to this malicious program could trigger a silent restoration procedure. In other situations, traces of Radiation Ransomware could be more than enough for it to continue its malicious functionality. If you wish to avoid finding yourself in such a situation, simply check your entire operating system for traces linked to this malware as soon as you are done with the instructions that we present below. If you find manual removal a bit too complicated, make sure to delete Radiation Ransomware using a professional antimalware tool as it can get rid of it automatically.

How to delete Radiation Ransomware from your PC

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Go to C:\Users\[your username]\Downloads.
3. Select a malicious .exe file and then tap the Delete key on your keyboard. Note that the name of this file is random.
4. Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.