How to remove Londec ransomware

Londec ransomware – a malicious strain of malware that is identical to other versions of Djvu/STOP viruses

Londec ransomware is a newly discovered malware strain that has its roots hidden in Djvu and STOP file-locking viruses. The operating tasks of this dangerous cyber threat are exactly the same as its siblings' promoted ones. Such cryptoviruses are usually downloaded unwillingly when using file-sharing platforms.

After successful infiltration, the encryption process is carried out by signing all files with the .londec appendix and placing ransom urges starting from $490 and ending up with $980. Users are encouraged to unlock their data by paying the crooks as this is “the only possible data recovery option”. All this information is provided in the _readme.txt ransom-demanding message.

Londec ransomware is a malicious infection that uses unique encryption ciphers such as AES or RSA^[1] to lock up files and documents found on the infected system. This happens secretly without the user's consent and such actions are very hard to reverse. However, this does not mean that you have to rush and pay the crooks their urged price.

Note that these people might try to convince you that the only way to decrypt files locked by ransomware is to buy the decryption software from them. Keep in mind that this often is not true as scamming is the main purpose of distributing such threats. Once the ransom price is paid, the criminals just vanish and leave you with no such tool after all.

If you ever run in ransom demands provided by Londec virus, they will supposedly look like this:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, 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.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
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A good option for decrypting files locked by the article's culprit is to try the STOP decryptor that has already been released by computer security experts and is working for many versions of Djvu/STOP. However, if it does not work, go to the end of the article and try the data recovery software that is placed there.

Note that the ransomware has other additional features not only file encryption and ransom demands. This notorious cyber threat might be capable of deleting Shadow Volume Copies^[2] that makes the decryption process very hard to carry out. Continuously, ransomware viruses often run suspicious processes in the Task Manager and Registry sections.

Besides, this ransom-demanding threat can relate to the injection of the AZORult trojan. This can also bring severe damage to your system, software corruption, and cause permanent data loss. Remove Londec ransomware before any of these consequences occur and destroy your system's components and operations.

There are also some ways to shorten the removal process. Our suggestion would be to use software such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and MalwarebytesMalwarebytes that are capable of performing full system check-ups and identifying all malicious components that are lurking on your computer and have been causing trouble lately.

As we've mentioned before, this ransomware virus does extensive damage to system files without encrypting them. Because of the alterations, the system might exhibit various abnormal behavior. Run a scan with the FortectIntego PC repair tool to fix all system-related irregularities.

Ransomware avoiding possibilities

Researchers from Virusai.lt^[3] claim that ransomware viruses and similar malware are mostly distributed via email spam campaigns.^[4] The malicious payload comes in the format of an executable or word document, however, it can also appear in other types of files or even hyperlinks.

What you have to do is carefully manage all received emails. This shouts out about the necessity of always identifying the sender, checking for possible grammar mistakes, and evaluating your expectations of receiving something important recently. If there is a slight bogus look of the email you are viewing, delete it without any hesitation.

Continuously, ransomware can be distributed by using third-party sources such as pirating, gambling, gaming, and dating networks. The lack of protection in these websites might relate to the easy injection of various computer viruses. Keep yourself away from these questionable sources and use antimalware for automatic system protection during browsing sessions.

Removal tips for Londec ransomware virus

You should remove Londec ransomware from your machine without any hesitation as this malware possesses big danger to your computer with the possibility of injecting the AZORult trojan. Also, if you do not get rid of the ransomware virus first, you will not be able to recover blocked data and it might permanently be lost.

There are some ways to shorten the ransomware removal process and one of them is by using reputable tools for completing full system check-ups. For example, it is advisable to use a program such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes just for completing a thorough system scan and identifying all malware-touched directories.

After you get rid of Londec virus, use the FortectIntego system diagnostics software to fix all errors. Only then think about file restoring possibilities. There are some tools placed at the end of this article that should help you recover some locked files if all steps are completed as required. Also, do not forget to purchase a portable drive for keeping important data safe in the future.