Repter Ransomware

Repter Ransomware uses robust encryption algorithms to encrypt victims’ data and, as a result, make it unreadable. In other words, the malware locks files so that you could not open them. The only way to unlock or decrypt the malware’s affected files and be able to open them again is to use special decryption tools on them. The bad news is that getting such tools could be impossible. Hackers behind the malware might be the only ones who could provide them, but they ask to pay ransom first and there are no guarantees that they will hold to their end of the deal. Thus, we advise against contacting the malicious application’s creators. Also, we highly recommend deleting Repter Ransomware as soon as possible because keeping it on your system could still be dangerous even if it already encrypted your files. To learn more about the threat as well as how to erase it, we encourage you to read the rest of this article.

The most important thing that users who do not want to encounter ransomware ought to know is how threats like Repter Ransomware are spread. The truth is that they can be distributed through various channels. Therefore, users who want to keep away from them must take a few extra precautions. First, we advise ensuring that your computer does not have unsecured Remote Desktop Protocol connections, outdated software, weak passwords, or other weaknesses that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Next, users should keep away from unreliable file-sharing websites as they might contain fake updates, malicious game cracks, infected software installers, and other data that could be carrying ransomware or other harmful applications. Users should also watch out for malicious email attachments and links. Hackers may use forged email addresses, reputable companies’ or institutions’ logos, and things alike that might make their emails look legit and harmless. Thus, if you receive any links, inspect them carefully to see where they lead, and if you receive any attachments, scan them with a reliable antimalware tool to make sure that they are not infected.

It does not look like Repter Ransomware needs to create copies of its launcher or any other data to settle in. It means that once the malware is running, it might start encrypting your files immediately. Usually, such malicious applications are after pictures, photos, and other personal victims’ files that could be valuable and irreplaceable. This threat not only encrypts such data but also marks it with a long second extension placed at the end of the file’s name, for example, kittens.jpg.EMAIL=[repter@tuta.io]ID=[E535AD05].repter.

Once files are encrypted and receive the described extension, it should be impossible to open them without special decryption tools. To be more precise, deciphering would require a unique decryption key and a decryptor. The bad news is that hackers behind Repter Ransomware are probably the only ones who could provide them. Unfortunately, as victims ought to learn from the threat’s ransom note, cybercriminals demand paying a ransom first. You get only promises that the needed decryption tools will be delivered after payment is confirmed, but no guarantees. Thus, it is possible that you could get scammed and if you do not want to risk getting tricked by hackers, we advise against paying the ransom.

Lastly, we recommend not to wait too long and erase Repter Ransomware as leaving it on your system would be risky. The fact that the malware might not have a need to create its copies or other data on an infected device might make it easier to remove it manually. However, the task might still be challenging and if you need any guidance, we can offer our deletion instructions available below this paragraph. If removing Repter Ransomware manually sounds like a too challenging task, we advise getting a reliable antimalware tool and performing a full system scan. After the scan is over, you should be able to eliminate the ransomware and other identified items by pressing the displayed deletion button.

Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Tap Win+I for Windows 8 or open the Start menu for Windows 10.
2. Click the Power button.
3. Press and hold the Shift key and click Restart.
4. Choose Troubleshoot and pick Advanced Options.
5. Select Startup Settings and click Restart.
6. Press the F5 key to reboot the computer.

Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Go to Start, pick Shutdown options and click Restart.
2. Press and hold the F8 key when the computer starts restarting.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from Advanced Boot Options window.
4. Click Enter and log on.

Remove Repter Ransomware

1. Press Win+E.
2. Check these directories:
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %TEMP%
3. Search for the malware’s installer (could be any recently created or downloaded file), right-click the threat’s launcher, and press Delete.
4. Exit File Explorer.
5. Empty Recycle Bin.
6. Restart your device.