How to remove Kindest ransomware virus

Kindest ransomware seeks to teach users about data-encrypting viruses

Kindest ransomware virus is actually a name of a malicious program^[1] that presents itself as “kindest” one ever. Once installed, it encrypts victim’s files on the computer using encryption algorithm employed by HiddenTear open-source^[2] ransomware, and then displays a full-screen message for the victim. The message says that the virus doesn’t ask the victim to pay money in exchange for data decryption key; instead, it wants the user to be more aware of ransomware-type viruses. At this point, the virus suggests watching a Youtube video (the link to the video is provided on the full-screen message). The executive file of this ransomware is called PayUp.exe and it is set to encrypt individual files stored on victim’s PC. The virus likely targets documents, images, videos, audio files, and other relevant records. Once the victim watches the video presented by the virus, virus decrypts all files immediately. However, even if this virus calls itself “educational,” it still belongs to malware category, which means it must be removed without delay. For Kindest virus removal, we suggest performing a system scan with anti-malware software such as FortectIntego.

Kindest virus is based on HiddenTear ransomware, which is a perfect example to prove that open-source or “educational” ransomware^[3] is a bad thing. Although the virus was released for educational purposes, many hackers took advantage of free source code of a malicious program. It takes only a few tweaks to convert an educational ransomware into something really dangerous and evil, and Hidden Tear spin-offs^[4] such as CerberTear, HappyLocker or HiddenTear 2.0 have already been used as extortion tools against hundreds of computer users. To be sure that your computer is free of any malicious files, remove Kindest malware professionally and do not let its title fool you. If you don’t have a proper computer security software, you can never know what this malicious virus is capable of doing and which version of it infected you.

Methods used to distribute Kindest virus

Kindest ransomware is distributed via spam, the most popular technique to spread these malicious computer programs. Speaking of typical ransomware viruses, fraudsters compose convincing messages and add a matching file to it, for example, they entitle the malicious file as “resume” and send it to thousands of victims asking to take a look at it. They also use similar techniques to spread malware-laden invoices, archives, subpoenas, and other documents^[5]. Nowadays, hardly anyone distributes malware in a form of executive (.exe) files. Attackers now employ more advanced techniques and add malicious scripts to Word, PDF, or JS files. Therefore, we recommend users to be extremely careful when opening email messages. If you do not want to infect your computer by opening an email attachment or a link that someone sent you, better double-check who is the sender of every message you receive. If it’s a stranger, stay clear of such email.

Remove Kindest ransomware right away

You should run a system scan with anti-malware program to remove Kindest virus right away. No matter if the ransomware is called nicest or meanest, it is still a ransomware and such programs are highly dangerous. We would like to remind you that this particular ransomware still uses encryption to lock victim’s files, and in case something fails or interrupts its processes, your files can remain encrypted forever. Therefore, a quick Kindest ransomware removal is required. We strongly recommend using anti-malware tools such as FortectIntego because they can thoroughly analyze your PC and provide you with a list of threats that need to be removed.