DotZeroCMD Ransomware

DotZeroCMD Ransomware is one of the least harmful ransomware infections unless you fall for the scare tactics and rush to buy cryptocurrency to pay for the decryption code for a non-existent encryption. This ransomware infection is rather a scareware, which does not do any harm to your files, it only pretends that it has encrypted your files. As a matter of fact, this malware infection also claims that it is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). In any case, this threat is more annoying than harmful. But, if it has managed to infiltrate your computer, chances are you were a bit careless at one point. If you do not have basic web surfing rules, you can easily put your system at risk as you can see. We advise you not to take this ransomware threat too lightly, though, because it may change tactics in the future. What if this is just the beginning and it will be finished soon to strike hard? We certainly recommend that you remove DotZeroCMD Ransomware from your PC as soon as possible.

There is not much known yet about how this malware threat is spreading, but it is quite likely that these criminals use spamming campaigns for one. This ransomware program can be attached to a spam email and show up as an image or a text document file. This is why victims do not even think twice before saving it and executing it on their system. It is possible that this spam claims that you have not settled an invoice or entered the wrong credit card information while shopping online. But the subject matter can be anything else that could make you want to open it for more details. In other words, this spam is playing with your curiosity. However, keep in mind that, normally, you would be much worse off running this attachment since you could lose all your important files to encryption. In this case, you do not need to fear that as you can actually delete DotZeroCMD Ransomware without harming any of your files. But remember how important it is to prevent similar malicious attacks in the future.

Of course, it is also possible that you dropped this ransomware when you installed a freeware bundle. If you tend to visit suspicious torrent and freeware sites for downloading free stuff, it is quite possible that you infect your system with all kinds of threats once you install your targeted program. Another thing to consider is whether you keep your browsers and drivers updated. Why is it important? Unfortunately, cybercriminals can easily take advantage of your outdated programs and infect your system without your noticing it. All you need to do is land on a malicious page that uses Exploit Kits. If you are more cautious in the virtual world, you can possibly avoid infecting your computer and having to delete DotZeroCMD Ransomware and other threats.

When you run this malicious executable, it does not create any copies of itself, it simply works from the original file. This ransomware does not encrypt any of your files but displays a window with a black skull and bones on a yellow background. This window flashes for a few minutes and then, it changes to a black background with the ransom note. You are told that your files have been encrypted and you have to pay a ransom to get the private key. You are also given an email address ("cmdransoft@rekt-cheats.ml") to contact these criminals. Luckily, you do not need to think about paying this fee since your files are all safe unless these criminals have come out with a new version of this threat since the time of writing this article. Please read on to find out how you can remove DotZeroCMD Ransomware from your computer ASAP.

The good news is that you can really easily get rid of this annoying ransomware. All you need to do is exit the ransom note window by clicking the X button and remove all suspicious files from your system. You can use our instructions below if want to face this scareware and eliminate it once and for all. Please note that this threat could be one of many hiding on your PC. If you wish to use a secure computer, we suggest that you make sure that no threats remain on your system and protect it properly to keep it that way. If you may not be able to do this yourself, you can always download and install a reliable anti-malware program like SpyHunter.

Remove DotZeroCMD Ransomware

1. Exit the ransom note app window (click the X button).
2. TapWin+E.
3. Delete the malicious .exe file you launched.
4. Empty your Recycle Bin.
5. Reboot your system.