How to remove Roblocker X ransomware virus

Ways Roblocker X tries to trick users into paying for their encrypted files

Roblocker X virus is another deceptive ransomware ^[1] which manipulates its victims to extort some money. This is a screenlocker virus which infiltrates computers and blocks people from accessing their desktop or any files on the computer. The ransom note explains that the virus has encrypted files belonging to the Roblox Games and that the victims have address the criminals directly, asking for the data decryption code:

OH NO, YOUR ROBLOX FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!
YEs, All ROBLOX game files has been encrypted on your system.
How to get it back?
Simply send me a message asking for the “code”
Then enter it here and i will decrypt your files 🙂
Don’t close this windows or your files are lost forever 😀

Currently, the virus still seems to be in the initial stages of development, so it does not actually do anything to the computer files. The lock screen can be easily disabled by entering a passcode “PooPoo” in the provided text box and clicking “Validate. Of course, after you work your way around the lock screen ^[2], you also have to remove Roblocker X from your computer. FortectIntego, MalwarebytesMalwarebytes or similar software will help to perform this operation smoothly.

Even if Roblocker X has been designed purely as a joke, it can sure cause panic to people who have no experience dealing with such malware before. You should not lose your cool even if you see unfamiliar window blocking you from accessing your computer. Do not follow the criminals’ commands and focus on Roblocker X removal instead.

The fake ransomware infiltrates computers via spam emails

Roblocker X ransomware will most likely arrive on the computer after the user clicks on a malicious email attachment that has arrived on the computer as a result of a malicious spam campaign. Most ransomware developers successfully apply this technique for the distribution of their evil creations.

The criminals think of different ways to lure the victims into clicking on the malicious payload-carrying files. They may conceal them under some legitimate-looking invoice documents, online purchase information, parcel delivery notifications, etc. Downloading these documents will deploy Roblocker X on the computer, so you must be very careful while browsing through your email. Stay away from the spam folder and double check the legitimacy of emails received from unfamiliar senders before opening their attachments.

Dealing with Roblocker X removal

Perhaps the only way you can perform a truly safe and definite Roblocker X removal is by employing professional security software such as FortectIntego or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner. Nevertheless, before putting these tools into practice, you will have to remove Roblocker X lock screen. We explain how to do that in the guidelines below the article.

To prevent similar incidents in the future, make sure you regularly update your software, keep your system protected with strong real-time security utility and save backup copies of your files in some safe external storage drives.