How to remove Uncrypte ransomware virus

Uncrypte virus — another Globe impersonator that pretends to encrypt your files

A sudden appearance of Uncrypte virus on the computer can sure scare anyone. The virus wreaks havoc by modifying file names of the documents it finds on the hard drive and then continues the attack by displaying a frightening ransom note in which the virus authors present victims with an ultimatum — pay or lose your files forever. Luckily, that’s basically all that the virus is capable of. It does not encrypt files, so the data remains easily accessible. In fact, Uncrypte is a low-quality malware which acts like a ransomware ^[1] but is not capable of inflicting any major harm. In particular, this parasite imitates a well-known ransomware called Globe which, by the way, already has a history of impersonating versions ^[2] released by wannabe hackers before. Uncrypte malware even copies Globe’s ransom note and drops a “How to decrypt files.hta” file on the infected computer’s desktop. Despite the fact that this malware is not a cryptovirus, it is still a malicious program, so it may delete Volume Shadow Copies ^[3] of your files, block access to the network or security programs as well as cause a variety of other system malfunctions. It goes without saying that everyone who got infected with this virus should remove Uncrypte from their devices as soon as possible. We recommend completing this task automatically, by enabling a full system scan with a sophisticated malware-protection software, for instance FortectIntego.

To expand a bit more about the technicalities of Uncrypte ransomware we should say that its code does not seem to have been altered ever since it was initially exposed in January. This does not mean, however, that this virus will not acquire malicious functionalities in the future. The criminals may patch up the flaws and enable the virus to actually encrypt ^[4] files rather than change their titles to unCrypte/decipher_ne@outlook.com_. Besides, the extortionists may also increase the amount of ransom they demand for the data encryption which currently reaches 0.2 Bitcoin. Talking about the ransom, experts can’t tell what payment system do the hackers use to collect the money. They simply leave an email address decipher_ne(@)outlook.com for further communication and payment instructions. Besides, the same email address can be observed in the changed file names. Unfortunately, these changes will not disappear after Uncrypte removal, so you might have some trouble rolling the original titles of the files back. But this is a small price to pay considering that you do not need to buy data decrypter from the criminals in order to at least access your files.

The principles of system infiltration:

Uncrypte may not be the full-blown ransomware, but it does not stop it from employing their distribution techniques. This virus may infiltrate your computer through some fake Flash Player update ^[5], infected email attachment or turn up on your PC as a result of careless software downloading. The virus infiltration can be avoided, though. Powerful antivirus software with a sophisticated real-time protection may help you avoid visiting malicious websites that may distribute Uncrypte. Do not forget to up your secure web browsing knowledge as well and you will definitely have less chance of getting infected.

Remove Uncrypte and recover your system:

Since Uncrypte virus does not encrypt files, you can simply remove it from the system in order to reset it back to the initial state. Of course, as we have already mentioned Uncrypte removal will not recover file names, so you will have to do it manually. What can facilitate the whole system recovery process, though, is the use of automatic malware removal tools. You will simply have to run the anti-malware utility and it will remove Uncrypte for you. Easy as that!