How to remove BtcKING ransomware

BtcKING ransomware — the virus which is using file encryption for blackmailing purposes

BtcKING is a ransomware which is designed for money extortion. In other terms, this virus uses complex cryptography^[1] to encode data on the targeted computer and appends ID .BtcKING file extension. At this point, the encrypted files become unreadable, and victims receive How To Decode Files.txt file as a ransom note. The price for the decryption tool is not indicated. Although, IT experts do not recommend you to trust them under any circumstances.

Usually, ransomware-type infections can get into victims computer if they are not cautious enough and open malicious email attachments or unconsciously download the malware from peer-to-peer (P2P)^[2] networks. Even though the criminals explicitly state that the user should trust no one but BM-2cTAPjtTkqiW2twtykGm5mtocFAz7g5FZc@bitmessage.ch contact, we strongly advise you to refrain from contacting the attackers behind BtcKING virus.

The ransom note left by BtcKING ransomware:

<<—————————————ALL DATA ON THIS PC HAS BEEN ENCRYPTED.————————————————->

To recover data you need decryptor.
To get the decryptor you should:
Send 1 test image or text file to BM-2cTAPjtTkqiW2twtykGm5mtocFAz7g5FZc@bitmessage.ch.
In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).
Attach the file with the location c:\Windows\YOUR KEY.KEY

We will give you the decrypted file and say price for decryption all files
After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt and after payment you will receive a decryptor and instructions We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.
Attention!

Later, the criminals indicate that if the victim wants to receive BtcKING decryptor, she/he should not try to get rid of damage the program in any way. Unfortunately, hackers are not the people you should trust as they have encrypted files on your PC to generate illegal profits in the first place. 

In fact, if your computer is infected with a ransomware, you should remove BtcKING or another cyber threat of this type immediately. Keep in mind that manual elimination is not possible for novice computer users. Likewise, either get help from an IT specialist or install a professional antivirus. 

BtcKING removal is a procedure which requires attention, patience and IT knowledge. Thus, the only way how you can terminate this malicious program by yourself is to get FortectIntego or another reliable anti-malware software. Once you eliminate the virus, you will be able to try alternative data recovery methods which are presented at the end of this article.

Social engineering: criminals developed deceptive techniques for the distribution of ransomware

Nowadays criminals are advanced in social engineering tactics — they have developed fraudulent and innocent-looking email letters to trick people into installing file-encrypting viruses. Usually, they come as invoices or shopping receipts with an attachment. Unfortunately, once it is opened, the PC is infected with ransomware. 

Additionally, some cybercriminals place malicious software on peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing sites and disguise them as legitimate programs, as Adobe Flash Player or PDF converters. Thus, all computer users should be extremely cautious online and follow these steps to protect their systems from ransomware:

1. Use and update a reputable antivirus at all times;
2. Do not open messages or emails from unknown people or companies you never had business with;
3. Refrain from clicking on ads which might come as pop-ups, banners, or in-texts;
4. Download software only from official websites or authorized distributors;

Learn how to get rid of BtcKING virus safely

As it was already mentioned, ransomware-type cyber threats are sophisticated and highly developed. Thus, people without specific IT knowledge cannot clean their systems without any help. If you want to remove BtcKING quickly and safely, you should rely on the automatic elimination method only.

Install FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and run an entire system scan. These antivirus programs are recommended not only by our IT specialists but by the team at NoVirus.uk^[3] as well. Thus, they will take care of BtcKING removal and ensure that your PC is safe afterward.

Once you get rid of BtcKING virus, you can try to recover your files from backup copies stored in the cloud. In case you do not have them, we have prepared alternative ways how you can get back the access to the compromised data. All of them are listed just below.