Incanto Ransomware

Malware experts working at our internal labs have discovered a newly crafted ransomware program that currently roams the web. It goes by the name of Incanto Ransomware. If you ever happen to encounter it while surfing the web, make sure to avoid it at all times. It is imperative to do so because this malicious application is capable of acting in an incredibly intrusive; it can quickly and silently lock a vast amount of your data if it ever gains successful access to your operating system. It is not hard to imagine that due to such overall functionality you might have to face devastating consequences, to put it lightly. To have a better understanding regarding the complex inner workings, make sure to read our report in its entirely. Besides such information, we also provide a few virtual security recommendations along with a detailed removal guide that you should use to delete Incanto Ransomware in just a few simple steps.

As soon as Incanto Ransomware enters your operating system, it starts doing its dirty work without any hesitation. Just like a lot of its contemporary counterparts, this malicious application firstly scans your entire hard drive to determine the data that it is about to lock. The next chain in action is the encryption process. Unfortunately, there are very few users, usually with advanced computer knowledge, that can detect and terminate this malware before it has done any harm. During the encryption, each file is locked using a powerful algorithm called RSA-1024 to eliminate the possibility of manual decryption. Our analysis has revealed that this ransomware does not attack data that are essential for your operating systems overall functionality. This devious piece of software mostly attacks document, picture, and video files. Each file that is encrypted is appended with an additional .INCANTO extension. Right after the encryption is over, you will be presented with a ransom note that is usually named !!!GetBackData!!!.txt. It informs you that a vast amount of your data is no longer accessible. Additionally, it demands the affected user to contact the developers of this ransomware for further assistance. We highly advise you, to refrain from doing so because cyber crooks will try to lure money for the decryption services. Keep in mind that developers of this malware are not obliged legally to unlock your data even if you make the payment. It should be more than obvious that you must terminate Incanto Ransomware without any hesitation. To do that make sure to follow the instructions that we present below.

Since ransomware applications are extremely prevalent nowadays, it is quite natural that we urge users to improve your overall virtual security by taking a few simple precautionary steps. Firstly and most importantly, we urge every Internet user to install a professional antimalware tool. Such a tool is critical because it provides overall system security. It means that it can identify and terminate any potentially dangerous program in an automatic manner. In addition to such a tool, we highly advise you to practice safe browsing habits. We recommend refraining from all questionable email attachments that are sent by suspicious third-party sources. It is imperative to do so because cyber criminals are known to use spam email campaigns to distribute their intrusive applications. Furthermore, we highly advise you to bypass all unauthorized download web pages because they are known to present installers filled with questionable and even potentially malicious programs. Last but not least, make sure to learn as much as you can about a program that you wish to have up and running on your PC before even downloading it. It is important to do so because malware developers infamously use hoax marketing techniques to trick users into obtaining their devious programs. These seemingly simple precautionary steps will help you maintain a fully secure operating system at all times.

Under no circumstances delay the removal of Incanto Ransomware as keeping this malware active on your PC, could have devastating outcomes. It is crucial to execute each step of the process with your full attention because a single mistake could result in an incomplete removal. If that happens and leftovers of Incanto Ransomware remain active on your PC, the ransomware in question could continue to function. In other situations, those traces could also restore this malware silently. If you wish to be sure that the removal has been successful, make sure to double-check your PC for anything associated with Incanto Ransomware. Otherwise, you can scan your computer with a reliable antimalware since it can detect and delete any devious program automatically.

How to remove Incanto Ransomware from your PC

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Navigate to C:\Users\\Downloads.
3. Select a malicious .exe file and then tap the Delete key on your keyboard. Keep in mind that the name of this files is random.
4. Right-click your Recycle Bin and then select the Empty Recycle Bin option.