How to remove Cyber_baba2@aol.com ransomware virus

Cyber_baba2@aol.com virus – what it is and what it does?

Your computer can be infected with Cyber_baba2@aol.com ransomware virus, which is yet another example of XTBL file extension viruses. It must be noted that this can happen only if you keep your computer unprotected. This crypto-ransomware version can be found under Crypaura virus name as well. The name of this ransomware contains an email address because after this virus drops the payload, it changes victim’s desktop wallpaper with an image displaying a short message:

Hello my friend.
All your data has been crypted
You server has a security problem
To get your data back and protect
Your system write to
cyber_baba2@aol.com

As you can see, the virus suggests the victim to contact them via provided email address to get information about possible decryption ways. The same information can be found in the ransom note, which the virus saves on the desktop – How to decrypt your files.txt. Just like any other XTBL virus, it asks for ransom in exchange for the decryption software. However, in our opinion, victims should remove Cyber_baba2@aol.com ransomware using anti-malware tool like FortectIntego instead of complying with its demands, and try to use this XTBL decryption tool to restore encrypted files. Please note that you should try using decryption tools only after removing the virus from your computer! Sadly, you cannot recover your data from Volume Shadow Copies since this virus deletes them immediately. This way, it seeks to prevent the victim from recovering precious files for free. However, the victim can recover the data for free in case he/she has a backup.

What makes this virus exceptional is that it appends .ID{victim ID}.cyber_baba2@aol.com.xtbl file extension to data, revealing victim’s ID code and the email to contact the cyber criminals. The xtbl extension is the main characteristic of all XTBL ransomware viruses. Typically, they do not provide long ransom notes explaining what happened to the computer – they simply ask the victim to send a message containing victim’s ID to a specified email address.

How to shield your PC from ransomware attack?

Ransomware threats are distributed with the help of Trojan horses, exploit kits, malware-laden advertisements or malicious emails. That is why you have to be extremely cautious while browsing the Internet – you can never know which page might be infected. Even a single click on a rogue ad or link can redirect you to corrupted website or immediately drop malware on the computer system. Our advice is to avoid launching or extracting suspicious .zip or .exe files, and also Word files as well, especially if they ask you to enable Macros feature. In some cases, ransomware can be run by JS files as well. To keep your computer protected, stay away from suspicious websites or email letters filled with attachments. Before clicking on a link or ad, think – doesn’t it look suspicious? Does this offer sound realistic? Or is it just trying to lure me into clicking on it? Additionally, avoid opening email attachments if you do not know, or have any business with the sender of it.

How to remove Cyber_baba2@aol.com ransomware?

If the damage has already been done, you probably wish to remove Cyber_baba2@aol.com virus as soon as possible. Of course, you can take the risk and pay the ransom, but keep in mind that crooks might just steal your money and leave you without money AND files. That is why we recommend you to refuse to pay the ransom and remove this malicious program from your system ASAP. The quickest way to complete Cyber_baba2@aol.com removal is using malware removal software like FortectIntego. To run such program, follow instructions provided below (the virus might attempt to block it from running).