RobinHood Ransomware

Malware researchers at our internal labs are always out on the look for the newest virtual threats. A recent finding goes by the name of RobinHood Ransomware. If you are not familiar with programs of this category, you should know that they are remarkably dangerous. A fully functional ransomware application can encrypt the vast majority of your files without any warning in a matter of minutes. Thus, it is quite natural that we urge users to stay away from them at all costs. Unfortunately, our reports indicate that quite a few users infect their computer with this or any other similar malicious programs due to the lack of knowledge regarding virtual security. Thus, in our report, we include not only information about the devious inner workings of the ransomware in question but a few effective virtual security tips that will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times. Besides all that, below you will find a detailed removal guide for RobinHood Ransomware.

During the analysis, our researchers have discovered that RobinHood Ransomware is coded using the .NET Framework, which means that it is fully compatible with all currently active Windows operating systems. Such broad compatibility puts a lot of users in danger. As soon as you launch the malicious executable, the malware in question creates four additional files and a task that will auto start it with every single system startup, meaning that the malicious program will encrypt any new files. The encryption is silent and quick; thus, most users realize that their PC is infected with the ransomware in question only after it has done its dirty work. Manual decryption is simply out of the question because each file affected by the devious program is locked using a robust AES cipher. As it turns out this malware does not encrypt data, which is linked to your operating system's functionality. Each affected file receives an additional .robinhood extension. After the encryption, you will notice a change of your default desktop image. The ransom note states this computer infection is used as a political statement against Saudi Arabia for its crimes against Yemen and there are a couple of ways that you can regain your files: you can give up your personal information, pay 5 Bitcoin to a specific address, or use Twitter to condemn crimes against Yemen. We highly advise you not to abide by these demands because in every instance there is no actual guarantee that your data will be unlocked. It goes without saying that you must remove RobinHood Ransomware as soon as it is found active on your PC. To do that quickly and without encountering any major problems, be sure to use the instructions below.

To have a fully secure operating system at all times, you need to take a few precautionary steps. First and foremost, we urge every user to install a professional antimalware tool because it provides overall system security at all times. It is also capable of terminating any virtual threat in a fully automated manner. Additionally, you should practice safe browsing habits as it will significantly reduce the risk of coming across a devious installer. Make sure to bypass all questionable third-party download websites because they tend to host bundled installers, which are usually filled with devious and even malicious application. It is also crucial to be careful about any email attachments that come your way from unknown third-parties since malware developers are notorious for using spam email campaigns to spread their invasive software. Finally, to be sure that your data is always secure, you must make weekly or daily backups of your hard drive. Having a recent backup can save you from the devastating outcomes of having your PC infected with a ransomware program. These seemingly simple preventative steps will make your operating system virtually unbreakable.

Do not hesitate to execute the complete removal of RobinHood Ransomware as soon as it is found active on your personal computer. Use the comprehensive instructions below with your utmost attention. Once you are done with them, we highly advise you to recheck your operating system for potential leftovers related to RobinHood Ransomware. This is important because even traces of this ransomware could be dangerous. They might be used to restore the malware in question or could prove to be more than enough for it to continue its malicious functionality. Besides such analysis, you can scan your PC with a professional antimalware tool as it can detect and delete anything linked to RobinHood Ransomware automatically, this way you will be sure that the termination procedure has been successful.

How to remove RobinHood Ransomware from your PC

1. Tap Ctrl+Shift+Esc on your keyboard simultaneously.
2. Click the Processes tab.
3. Select the malicious process and click End Process. Note that the name of this process could be random.
4. Open your File Explorer.
5. Go to C:\Users\[your username]\Downloads.
6. Select a file called ROBINHOOD-TIMER.exe and then tap Delete on your keyboard.
7. Go to C:\Users\[your username]\AppData\Local\Temp.
8. Select files entitled luncher.exe and updater.exe, the tap Delete on your keyboard.
9. Click the Windows button.
10. Type Run into the search box and tap Enter on your keyboard.
11. Type %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\taskschd.msc into the command field and click OK.
12. Select a task entitled MicrosoftServices and tap Delete on your keyboard.
13. Right-click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin.
14. Restart your computer.