Petya 2017 Ransomware

Petya 2017 Ransomware is a variation of its infamous predecessor known as Petya Ransomware. The malware in question is known to be roaming the web nowadays. Just like any other program of this classification, it is extremely aggressive and harmful. If you do not know much about malicious applications of this category, you must be informed that they are capable of encrypting massive quantities of data on the affected computer without any authorization or notification. As you can imagine, this could have devastating outcomes, especially if you happen to use your computer for work. To understand the complex inner working of this ransomware program, make sure to read the rest of our report. In addition to such information be provide virtual security tips to help you maintain a fully secure operating system and a detailed removal guide of Petya 2017 Ransomware, which will help you delete it completely without a lot of trouble.

It is not at all surprising that Petya 2017 Ransomware works in a very similar manner to its predecessor. At the very same time that you launch the executable of this malware, the affected computer restarts. During this time the devious application modifies your MBR (Master Boot Record), which is needed to lead your operating system. The intrusive application also launches an inspection and repair of %HOMEDRIVE% using the chkdsk command. This service is developed by the creators of this malicious program to scare the users from rebooting their computer. Another purpose that this hoax scan serves is the fact that it conceals the encryption procedure, which is taking place at that very time. During our analysis, it has been discovered that the encryption process is completely silent. It also uses a complex of and AES-256 and RSA-4096 ciphers to lock your data. Due to the strength of these algorithms, manual decryption is out of the question. Once your files are locked, you will see a message that informs about unsuccessful repair procedure. Before your PC can restart, you will be presented with a red flashing image of a skull. It asks to press any key; once that is done, you will see a ransom note. It tells that you no longer have access to your data and that you have seven days before the price of ransom doubles. Under no circumstances contact the cyber crooks related to this malware of pay the ransom as there is no guarantee that you will regain access to your data even if you pay up. Be sure to delete Petya 2017 Ransomware as soon as it is found active on your PC by using the detailed instructions below.

It should be more than obvious that keeping your personal computer clean from programs such as Petya 2017 Ransomware is paramount. There are a few simple yet very effective precautionary steps that you must take to have a fully secure operating system. Firstly, we urge users to start practicing safe browsing habits. In most cases, this malicious program, like a lot of its counterparts, is spread via spam e-mail campaigns. Therefore, we highly advise you to avoid all questionable e-mail attachments that come your way from unknown third-parties. Furthermore, we recommend downloading all of your software from official developers' websites only. This is important because unauthorized third-party download sites are known to host bundled installers, which are widely used by cyber crooks to distribute their intrusive software. While these precautionary steps will dramatically reduce the chance of coming across a malicious installer, you must know that your best bet to maintain a fully secure operating system at all times is by having a professional antimalware tool on your PC. Such a too is crucial because it can detect and delete any virtual threat automatically.

Be sure to remove Petya 2017 Ransomware as soon as it is found up and running on your PC. Firstly, you will need to fix the MBR. Only after doing that will you be able to terminate the malicious application in question. Make sure to follow the instructions that we provide below with care as a single mistake could result in an incomplete removal. As you can guess, that could have unwanted outcomes. In some situations, traces of Petya 2017 Ransomware could be used to restore it. If you want to be sure that everything linked to this malware has been removed from your PC, make sure to double-check your computer for anything associated with it once you are done with the instructions below. Otherwise, you can scan your PC with a reliable antimalware tool since it can automatically detect and terminate anything related to Petya 2017 Ransomware.

How to Fix the MBR

Windows 7

1. Restart your operating system from your Windows 7 installation CD/DVD.
2. Select the “Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows” radio button and choose the operating system.
3. Click Next.
4. When the System Recovery Options screen comes up, select Command Prompt.
5. Type the following commands, press the Enter key after each line:
   a) bootrec /rebuildbcd.
   b) bootrec /fixmbr.
   c) bootrec /fixboot.
6. Eject the CD/DVD.
7. Restart your PC.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10

1. Restart your system from the original Windows installation DVD.
2. When the Welcome screen comes up, click Repair your computer.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and select Command Prompt.
4. Type the following commands, press the Enter key after each line:
   a) bootrec /FixMbr.
   b) bootrec /FixBoot.
   c) bootrec /ScanOs.
   d) bootrec /RebuildBcd.
5. Eject the DVD.
6. Type in exit and press the Enter key.
7. Restart your PC.

Windows Vista

1. Restart your system from your Windows Vista installation CD/DVD.
2. When the Welcome screen comes up, click on Repair your computer.
3. Select your operating system and click Next.
4. When the System Recovery Options window shows up, choose Command Prompt.
5. Type the following commands, press the Enter key after each line:
   a) bootrec /FixMbr.
   b) bootrec /FixBoot.
   c) bootrec /RebuildBcd.
6. Eject the CD/DVD.
7. Type in exit and press the Enter key.
8. Restart your PC.

Windows XP

1. Restart your computer from the Windows XP CD.
2. When the Welcome to Setup screen appears, tap “R” to open the Recovery Console.
3. Type “1” at the “Which Windows installation would you like to log onto” question and press Enter, if there is no other operating system on your hard disk.
4. Enter your password at the “Type the Administrator password” question and press Enter.
5. Type fixmbr in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.
6. When the “Are you sure you want to write a new MBR?” message appears, press “Y”, and press Enter.
7. Eject your Windows XP CD.
8. Type exit and press Enter.
9. Restart your PC.

How to delete Petya 2017 Ransomware from your PC

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