How to remove Roland ransomware

Roland ransomware is the file-locker malware that makes data on the system unreachable

Roland ransomware is the cryptovirus that demands $980 for encrypted data in the ransom note file named _readme.txt. This file encryption based threat belong to STOP virus family. The particular .roland files virus is similar to previously discovered versions that hail from DJVU ransomware, which is mainly active right now. Various malware researchers like Michael Gillespie

about new releases every other day. Almost all versions in this family deliver the same ransom note file that includes a message with the payment demand and contact information. When Roland ransomware virus delivers _readme.txt, it demands victims to pay $980 for locked files. Although virus developers offer a half-off discount, you shouldn't even consider paying cybercriminals or contacting them at all. Especially, when there is a possibility to get some files decrypted, depending on the version. You should read more about decryption tools here.

Name	Roland ransomware
Type	Cryptovirus
Ransomware family	DJVU ransomware
Symptoms	Locks photos, documents, databases, and marks them with .roland file marker, delivers ransom note with a payment demand and contact information
Distribution method	Macro-filled email attachments, malicious websites or files
Ransom note	_readme.txt
Ransom amount	$980 in Bitcoin
Possible damage	May expose to malicious content, change system settings, install additional malware, steal valuable information
Elimination	Use FortectIntego for Roland ransomware and clean the system thoroughly

Victims of Roland ransomware get their files locked and marked with the .roland file extension, and this is the first and primary symptom that indicates ransomware attack. Unfortunately, file encryption is not the main nor the only sign of cryptovirus infection.^[1] 

Roland ransomware developers made this threat as any other Djvu version, so the text file that appears on your Desktop and in every folder with encoded data deliver the same message as any previous version discovered in Spring 2019. Since March, this family released more than 20 variants.

Roland ransomware ransom message reds the following:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry my friend, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
merosa@india.com

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
merosa@firemail.cc

Your personal ID:

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Roland ransomware suggests to contact developers via merosa@india.com, merosa@firemail.cc emails, so the amount of ransom can be smaller than the initial demand. However, we do not recommend trusting these people since the alleged decryption might not even happen.^[2]

Remove Roland ransomware instead, and then try to recover files with data restoring software or use your file backups to replace affected files with safe ones from the external device. You need a thorough system scan to remove this threat because it can alter some system functions or even add other programs.

We recommend using professional anti-malware tools for Roland ransomware removal and scan the device entirely. Then additional installs of malware can also get terminated. Use FortectIntego and check the machine for further changes or disabled programs and features. Base your selection of anti-malware tool on the detection rate.^[3]

Roland ransomware can alter registry entries or add files to system folders, so security functions of the computer could be disabled. This fact makes virus removal difficult, so reboot your PC in Safe Mode before scanning with antivirus tool.

Malware distributing campaigns include spam email attachments

Cryptovirus is one of the most dangerous malware out there that gets on the machine via executable files or documents filled with macro viruses. Experts always note about this type of cyber threats and the risk behind spam email.^[4] This is a common virus spreading technique used to proliferate trojans, other harmful malware, and ransom-demanding threats. 

Emails should look suspicious when:

• there is an attachment or shortened hyperlink on the notification;
• the email is sent from a company or service you don't use;
• the attachment states about somewhat financial information;
• when opened, document or PDF prompts additional content enabling pop-up.

Once the file attachment is downloaded, opened and macros triggered the malicious payload, or direct ransomware script launches the malware and attack starts in the background without users' knowledge. Delete any suspicious email and clean the system using antivirus tools more frequent.

Roland ransomware elimination requires professional anti-malware programs

Since Roland ransomware virus is one of the most dangerous cyber threats, contacting developers is not a good idea. Especially, when this threat belongs to a well-known ransomware family who is continuously developing new versions.

For the Roland ransomware removal, you should get a reputable anti-malware tool and scan the system entirely. With professional tools like FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes you can eliminate all threats added by the initial virus or even fix some issues with your device.

Make sure to remove Roland ransomware completely, scan the system again to double-check. This way you can be sure that the PC is malware-free and you can freely recover your files using your data backups.