Kraken Cryptor 1.5 Ransomware

It is always frustrating when we get infected with malware, but when it’s something like Kraken Cryptor Ransomware, it could be devastating. We are all familiar with ransomware infections, and we know that they can successfully cripple target computers by locking up personal files. Sometimes it can be challenging to get the encrypted files back, but the point is that we have to remove Kraken Cryptor Ransomware from the affected system as soon as possible. For the manual removal instructions, scroll down to the bottom of this description. For automatic removal, please do not hesitate to acquire a powerful antispyware tool.

It doesn’t take a genius to realize that this program comes forth with the intention to swindle you out of your money by making you for the decryption key that should restore your files. Kraken Cryptor Ransomware may not be able to encrypt every single file on your system, but it will surely affect most of the personal files in the %USERPROFILE% directory. So if you have photos, documents, videos, and other files in the default folders designated by the system, it is very likely that Kraken Cryptor Ransomware will encrypt those files if it arrives at your computer.

The best way to protect your files from such threats is to back them up. You can regularly save your files on an external hard drive. Also, these days, operating systems offer you to back up your files on a cloud drive automatically. So you might want to make use of that offer. Even if the files get encrypted on the target computer, you should still be able to access the copies on another device (provided you do not sync them automatically). So backing up your files is not just about hardware malfunction prevention, it’s very much so about malware and your cybersecurity.

When Kraken Cryptor Ransomware runs the file encryption, it later requires you to purchase the decryption key. A new window with a ransom note pops up into your screen, and it says that you need to buy the decryption tool from these criminals because, supposedly, only they can help you. Depending on the type of the ransom note you see, Kraken Cryptor Ransomware may require you to transfer 0.125 BTC or 0.25 BTC to their Bitcoin wallet. Disregarding which amount you are expected to pay, it is still a lot of money, and it is never a good idea to spend your money in such a way. Please remember that by giving these criminals what they want, you would only encourage them to continue creating these infections.

Of course, Kraken Cryptor Ransomware was released a while ago, and so there is a good chance that there is a public decryption tool available for this program already. If not, then you can always address a professional who will help you explore more file recovery options. However, there is something else just as important as file recovery, and that is prevention. You need to protect your computer to avoid similar infections in the future.

To prevent programs like Kraken Cryptor Ransomware from entering your system again, you have to know how they spread around. As far as we know, such programs usually come through spam email attachments and unsafe RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. In other words, users who get infected with ransomware trigger the infection themselves. They might not be aware of that, but the files they receive on a regular basis might be part of the ransomware distribution network. Thus, if you are about to open a file that reached you from an unknown sender, perhaps you should do yourself a favor and scan it with a security tool.

To remove Kraken Cryptor Ransomware from your computer, you need to kill all the malicious processes and remove the files that launched the infection. After that, you should scan the system to see whether there are more malicious files on-board. If such files are found, please remove them as well.

As mentioned, if you have a file back-up, you can simply delete the encrypted files and transfer the healthy copies into your computer. But do everything you can to avoid similar intruders in the future, because it doesn’t look like this ransomware epidemic is going to end anytime soon.

How to Remove Kraken Cryptor Ransomware

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc and open Task Manager.
2. Open the Processes tab and highlight malicious processes.
3. Click End Process and exit Task Manager.
4. Remove the most recent files from Desktop.
5. Go to the Downloads folder and remove the most recently downloaded files.
6. Press Win+R and type %TEMP%. Click OK.
7. Delete the most recent files from the directory.
8. Remove the ransom notes and scan your PC with SpyHunter.