Cerbersyslock Ransomware

Cerbersyslock Ransomware is an extremely dangerous infection because it may encrypt not just the user’s personal files, but also some of his program data. Our specialists say the only software this malware should not damage is the one associated with Microsoft or the PC’s operating system. Clearly, while you can re-install applications, it is a bit more difficult with private files since without a decryption tool they can be restored only from backup copies. However, do not forget it would be safer to restore damaged data only when the computer is secure and malware-free. To achieve this, we firstly recommend eliminating Cerbersyslock Ransomware. Users who believe they can manage to get rid of it manually could do so while looking at the instructions you can find below this article. Of course, if the process appears to be still a bit too complicated it would be smarter to leave this task to a reliable antimalware tool.

The malicious application might travel with Spam emails, fake updates, malicious software installers, and so on. In any case, its appearance on the computer most likely means you are too careless with doubtful files. The next time, you should forget your curiosity after receiving an email from someone you are not familiar with. If the data does not look too important or the user does not understand why it was sent to him; it would be best not to open it or at least scan the file in question with a reliable antimalware tool before opening it.

Sadly, if the file carrying Cerbersyslock Ransomware is opened the malware might place its copy in the %TEMP% directory and start the encryption process. If there are a lot of applications and personal documents on the computer, the infection could take some time before it finishes the encryption process. It means if you notice it and realize what is happening you could interrupt this process and possibly save some of your files if you turn off the computer immediately. The user can realize something is wrong if he notices his files are being appended with a second extension. Our specialists say it should be .CerBerSysLocked0009881, for example, stories.docx.CerBerSysLocked0009881, panda.gif.CerBerSysLocked0009881, etc.

Moreover, during the encryption process some of the programs might crash immediately due to their files being encrypted, and as a result, the user would not be able to relaunch them. Researchers say the malware could damage all programs that do not belong to Windows or in other words are not necessary for the computer to boot. Soon after all of the targeted files are encrypted the infection might open a window with a full ransom note saying you can buy decryption tools if you write an email to the hackers behind Cerbersyslock Ransomware. Additionally, the malicious application could replace your background image with a picture showing the hackers’ email address.

If you are considering writing to the hackers or even thinking whether it would not be easier just to pay the ransom, there are a few scenarios to consider. First of all, at first the price could be small to convince you to pay, and once you do, you might be asked to pay even more money. Then there is always the chance Cerbersyslock Ransomware’s creators never had or do not have the promised decryption tools anymore. Also, they might simply see no reason to bother sending the promised tool when they can just take the money you transferred and do with it whatever they intend to. What we are trying to explain, is that many things could go wrong and so you should consider your options with care.

Provided, you do not want to put up with any demands or gamble with your money, our researchers advise you not to wait any longer and get rid of the malicious application at once. One way to do so is to complete the steps located at the end of this text as they will explain what should be done to erase the malware manually. The second option is to install a reliable antimalware tool, do a full system scan, and then remove Cerbersyslock Ransomware along with other possible threats by simply clicking the deletion button.

Remove Cerbersyslock Ransomware

1. Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Go to the Task Manager.
3. Find the malware’s process.
4. Mark this process and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Press Win+E.
7. Access listed locations separately:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\downloads
8. Find a malicious file you could have opened before the computer got infected.
9. Right-click the suspicious file and press Delete.
10. Go to this path again: %TEMP%
11. Look for a malicious file that could be the malware’s copy.
12. Right-click it and select Delete.
13. Then find these paths:
    %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
14. Locate data files HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and erase them.
15. Exit File Explorer.
16. Empty your Recycle bin.
17. Reboot the PC.