Ravack ransomware: what it is and how to remove it
Ravack ransomware is file-encrypting malware that has rooted in the Hakbit ransomware family. First spotted by dnwls0719 who announced the findings on Twitter, this virtual parasite is distributed as the fake installation setup of Movavi Video Editor Plus 20 2.0 via an executable file.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Ravack ransomware: summary
| Distribution | It is known that Ravack virus is spread as a fake installation setup via Movavi.Video.Editor.Plus.20.2.0.exe file. Also, ransomware can get delivered through malicious email messages, malvertising, and other computer viruses |
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| Name | Ravack ransomware |
| Type | Ransomware virus/malware |
| Family | Hakbit ransomware |
| Discovered | This malicious piece of software was first discovered by a cybersecurity researcher known as dnwls0719 who announced his findings on the Twitter social platform at the start of March this year |
| Extension | When all of the files and documents that are located on the infected Windows computer system get locked with a unique cipher, the .ravack appendix is added to each filename |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Demands | Crooks urge for a ransom payment that is equal to 0.02 Bitcoin via the HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt message and give the users two days for transferring the money |
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| Data restore | You should avoid paying ransom demands as there is a big chance of getting scammed by the cybercriminals. Instead of following their commands, try some other file recovery alternatives that we have provided at the end of this article |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Ransom note | HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt |
| Contact | unlockransomware@protonmail.com |
| Encrypted file extension | .ravack |
| Decryptor | No free decryptor is known for this variant; check No More Ransom (nomoreransom.org) for updates |
| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
| Symptoms | Files renamed with a new extension and a ransom note left in folders |
| Evidence | 5 write-ups by security sites; no sample analysed yet |
| Encrypted files | .ravack |
| Attacker contacts | unlockransomware@protonmail.com |
| Free decryptor | No free decryptor is known (checked 6 October 2026) |
| First seen | 12 March 2020 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
- File extension:
.ravack - Note file:
HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt - Contact:
unlockransomware@protonmail.com
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Ravack ransomware
- If you have been dealing with this virtual parasite lately, you should speed up its removal process, otherwise, you risk receiving an additional malware infection.
- For this process, employ only reliable antimalware software that would be capable of terminating the ransomware
- If you have discovered any system corruption and are looking for a tool that would help to repair things, you can try employing a piece of software such as
How Ravack ransomware behaves
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Misleading emails and software cracks carry malicious payload
Ransomware infections are virtual parasites that aim to enter computers by employing deceptive and stealth tactics as no one who knew that they are going to install malware would opt for such a process. Distribution techniques can differ from a particular virus to another, however, crooks are most likely to use one of the following sources for spreading ransomware:
According to cybersecurity experts from LosVirus.es, it is very important to learn how to protect yourself from ransomware if you want to have a properly-functioning, clean computer system and safe files. Regarding this fact, we have decided to provide our readers with the most popular ways of ransomware prevention.
- Cracked software. Products that come provided on secondary downloading sources such as p2p networks are illegitimate and can be infected with malware. This can be key generators, fake installation setups, and other misleading components.
- Email spam. This is also a very common way of spreading ransomware viruses when cybercriminals pretend to be some type of legitimate healthcare, banking, or shipping company and deliver misleading information that encourages users to click on the infectious hyperlink that comes included into the email message or open some type of clipped attachment that usually comes as a Word document or executable and carries the malicious payload.
- Malvertising. Malicious advertisements and the redirecting links that are included in them aim to distribute various malware forms such as ransomware viruses. When the user clicks on the infected ad or hyperlink, he initiates the downloading process of the computer virus.
- Other malware. Sometimes crooks employ other malicious software to distribute ransomware-related payload. Usually, Trojan viruses are expected to be carriers of additional virtual parasites.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Tips for computer and file safety
To begin with, it is very important to employ reliable antimalware software as protection against ransomware viruses.
Read experts' recommendations on the Internet and find the tool that works for you. Also, make sure that you keep your antivirus program regularly updated, otherwise, it might not operate properly.
Furthermore, avoid downloading software cracks and get all of your wanted products from trustworthy websites and reliable developers. Do not visit peer-to-peer sources such as The Pirate Bay, eMule, and BitTorrent. Also, prevent yourself from clicking on unknown advertisements that appear on the Internet. To avoid unexpected appearances of ads, you can get and adblocking tool for your browser app.
Last but not least, it is very important to be able to recognize misleading email messages in order not to get lured in a malicious scheme. Always identify the sender, check if the email address is coming from a reliable company/person or not. Look through the email's content and search for possible grammar mistakes. Also, do not open any clipped attachments without scanning them with antimalware software.
For file safety, you should always have backups of your data. It is best to store copies of important files and documents on remote devices such as a USB drive. Also, you can keep your information in places such as Dropbox and iCloud. It would be even better if you kept copies of your files in multiple safe directories.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
Ravack ransomware - a malicious piece of software that is spread via Movavi Video Editor Plus 20 2.0
Ravack ransomware is file-encrypting malware that has rooted in the Hakbit ransomware family.
First spotted by dnwls0719 who announced the findings on Twitter, this virtual parasite is distributed as the fake installation setup of Movavi Video Editor Plus 20 2.0 via an executable file.
The main purpose of Ravack virus is to search for encryptable files and block them by using complex algorithms such as AES or RSA. When the encryption proceeds, the .ravack appendix is attached to each filename and the HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt ransom note appears in a Notepad window.
Ravack ransomware developers are not that greedy as others and urge for a 0.02 BTC ransom price that is about $170. However, a high chance of getting scammed still exists. Crooks try to convince the victims to pay the demanded money by giving them the possibility of sending some files for free decryption via unlockransomware@protonmail.com email address.
Also, Ravack ransomware states that all of the files that are saved on the infected machine will be permanently corrupted if the ransom price is not transferred within 48 hours. Nevertheless, hackers want the payment so bad that they even threaten the users that their personal information was collected and will be exposed if they do not agree to pay.
Ravack ransomware is a dangerous malware form that can run multiple processes during one session. This makes the infection even more complex and difficult to get rid of. Nevertheless, the ransomware virus can run an information collecting operation that aims to gather personal data about the user. Afterward, such types of details might be used for exposure and identity theft.
To continue, Ravack ransomware is able to modify and eliminate system files and information that is stored on the computer, so you need to be quick and get rid of the infection as soon as possible. Nevertheless, the malicious module includes connection with the Windows Mount Manager that provides interaction with remote drives and servers where important information can also be stolen from.
Ravack ransomware can also modify both the Windows Task Manager and Registry and fill them with malicious processes and files. The malware can even initiate the deletion of Shadow Volume Copies by running PowerShell commands. This is a way to harden the recovery process for the victims. Some ransomware viruses even corrupt Windows hosts files to prevent the victims from visiting security-related forums and websites.
When files are encrypted and the .ravack appendix is added, Ravack ransomware provides a ransom note on the user's computer screen and places a copy of the message in each file that holds encrypted data. Crooks state that they will share the collected personal information if the victims do not agree to pay the 0.02 Bitcoin price.
However, you risk losing your money and receiving no key at all. Besides, there is no guarantee that hackers will not misuse your data and post it online. The main goal of this infection is to capture files, provide a ransom message and urge for money from the infected users:
Crooks who are behind Ravack ransomware urge for a Bitcoin ransom as cryptocurrency transfers allow them to stay unidentified. In some other cases, ransom demands can be even bigger than $1000 and $2000. However, big sums are mostly demanded from wide organizations and well-known firms as regular users might not even have that kind of money that is needed for receiving the decryption key.
Besides encrypting files and providing ransom demands, Ravack ransomware can also bring other cyber threats into the computer system. Ransomware viruses can carry trojans, worms, spyware, and other types of parasites. If you do not get rid of the infection as soon as possible, you are likely to experience additional malware delivery that can relate in software corruption, system destruction, file or money losses.
Ravack ransomware can install in the computer system as the Movavi.Video.Editor.Plus.20.2.0.exe file and run in the Task Manager disguising as a legitimate process. This executable has been detected by 24 AV engines out of the total 67, according to VirusTotal. However, some other antivirus products might not be able to detect the malware because it can keep blocking specific software.
If you are having trouble with Ravack ransomware removal from your Windows computer properly, you should enable Safe Mode with Networking to disable malicious processes one of which might be blocking your antivirus software. Afterward, perform a thorough computer scan and discover all malware-laden products that are lurking on your machine. If you find any damaged areas, you can try repairing them with a tool such as .
When you remove Ravack ransomware and fix all of the corruption that the virus might have caused, you can continue with data recovery. Even though the official decrypter has not yet been discovered and paying the demanded ransom is not advisable, you still have some options left. Go to the end of this article and try file restoring software some of which might appear to be helpful.
The Ravack ransomware note
$$$ RAVACK RANSOMWARE ATTACK $$$
Atention! all your important files were encrypted!
To get your files back send 0.02 Bitcoins and contact us with proof of payment and your Unique Identifier Key.
We will send you a decryption tool with your personal decryption password.
Where can you buy Bitcoins:
hxxps://www.coinbase.com
hxxps://localbitcoins.com
Contact: unlockransomware@protonmail.com.
You can send us any of your files by mail and we will prove to you that we can safely decrypt everything.
After 48 hours, all files on your computer will be destroyed, without the possibility of recovery.
Also we stole some of your personal data that we after will publish if you do not pay.
Bitcoin wallet to make the transfer to is: 3FuA6nChPEEiSYnpHyVKuYcSh5Cxx8W44Q3FuA6nChPEEiSYnpHyVKuYcSh5Cxx8W44Q
Unique Identifier Key (must be sent to us together with proof of payment):
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How to remove Ravack ransomware
Tools you'll need
All of these are free except where noted. Download them on a clean device if the infected PC is offline.
- A USB stick: to keep the ransom note, two or three encrypted files and screenshots off the infected PC.
- Microsoft Defender Offline: built into Windows 11 and Windows 10; scans before Windows starts, so running malware cannot hide.
- Microsoft Safety Scanner: a second, portable scanner with current signatures; each download works for 10 days.
- ID Ransomware: identifies the family from the note and one encrypted file and says whether a decryptor exists.
- No More Ransom: the free decryptors from police and security companies; check it again every few months.
- Fortect (optional): scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. The free scan is in the box above.
How to remove Ravack ransomware and get your files back
Work in this order.
Disconnecting comes first, removal comes before any restore, and nothing here asks you to contact the attackers.
Step 1: Disconnect the PC and unplug backup drives
Unplug the network cable or turn off Wi-Fi, and disconnect USB drives, external disks and network shares, so Ravack ransomware cannot reach more files. Pause OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox sync, because synced folders upload the encrypted copies over the good ones.
Leave the PC on but offline while you read the next steps, since a restart can let the ransomware run again. This applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 alike.
Windows 11: turn off Wi-Fi to take the PC offline. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 2: Save the ransom note and confirm the family
Your files now end in
.ravackand the instructions are inHELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt. Save both to a USB stick, a copy of the note and two small encrypted files, before anything else.On another device, check them with ID Ransomware or Crypto Sheriff: the family name decides which decryptor, if any, can help. Keep the note's ID and contact line for your report.
Windows 11: the ransom note and encrypted files to copy for identification. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 3: Check for a free decryptor
Our last check found that for Ravack ransomware, no free decryptor is known (checked 6 October 2026). Look again yourself in the No More Ransom list and the free decryptor pages of Emsisoft, Avast and Kaspersky, which add new families every year.
A decryptor needs the ransomware gone first, or it encrypts the files again. Keep at least one copy of the encrypted files on an external drive, even if no tool works yet.
Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 4: Remove the ransomware before you restore or decrypt
Removing Ravack ransomware does not bring the files back, but it has to come first. Start with Defender's Full scan, then the offline scan from the same Scan options page, which checks the disk before Windows loads.
If the scan cannot start, use Safe Mode with Networking. Delete the ransom notes only after you have saved a copy, because removal tools sometimes leave them behind on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 5: Look for shadow copies of the files
Windows keeps shadow copies for restore points and backups, and some ransomware fails to delete them.
vssadmin list shadowsin an administrator Command Prompt tells you at once whether any exist.If they do, right-click the folder that held your files, open Properties > Previous Versions, select a version from before the attack, and click Open to check it before you Restore or copy the files out. Windows 11 and Windows 10 both have the tab.
Windows 11: vssadmin list shadows shows whether shadow copies exist. Full procedure with screenshots: Ransomware: first steps, finding a decryptor and recovering files
Step 6: Restore the files from a backup or recover deleted originals
A backup made before the attack is the surest way back. Connect it only once the PC is clean, then restore from File History, Windows Backup, OneDrive's Restore your OneDrive or your own external copies.
Without a backup, try file recovery: the originals that Ravack ransomware deleted may still be on the disk until something overwrites them. Install nothing new on the drive you want to recover from on the Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
Full procedure with screenshots: Recover deleted files (Recycle Bin, backups, OneDrive) On uGetFix
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Manual removal using Safe Mode
Important! →
Manual removal guide might be too complicated for regular computer users. It requires advanced IT knowledge to be performed correctly (if vital system files are removed or damaged, it might result in full Windows compromise), and it also might take hours to complete. Therefore, we highly advise using the automatic method provided above instead.
Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking
Manual malware removal should be best performed in the Safe Mode environment.
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. - it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
- Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
- On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
- Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
- Click Restart now.
- Select Troubleshoot.
- Go to Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Press Restart.
- Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.
Step 2. Shut down suspicious processes
Windows Task Manager is a useful tool that shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Click on More details.
- Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
- Right-click and select Open file location.
- Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
- Delete the contents of the malicious folder.
Step 3. Check program Startup
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Go to Startup tab.
- Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
Step 4. Delete virus files
Malware-related files can be found in various places within your computer. Here are instructions that could help you find them:
- Type in Disk Cleanup in Windows search and press Enter.
- Select the drive you want to clean (C: is your main drive by default and is likely to be the one that has malicious files in).
- Scroll through the Files to delete list and select the following:
Temporary Internet Files
Downloads
Recycle Bin
Temporary files - Pick Clean up system files.
- You can also look for other malicious files hidden in the following folders (type these entries in Windows Search and press Enter):
%AppData%
%LocalAppData%
%ProgramData%
%WinDir%
After you are finished, reboot the PC in normal mode.
From our report of Mar 2020 · not reviewed since
An advanced removal guide for Ravack ransomware
Opt for Ravack ransomware removal as soon as you discover files with the .ravack appendix and find the Bitcoin-demanding ransom message.
There is no time to waste as the malware can easily bring other serious threats to your Windows computer system and you will also not be able to recover your encrypted files.
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to remove Ravack ransomware, you should decline the manual option.
By trying to get rid of the parasite yourself, you might make damaging mistakes or skip some infectious content that can, later on, relate in the renewal of the ransomware virus. For the removal process, choose a reliable antimalware tool that would be capable of eliminating all of the malicious content.
When .ravack files virus is gone, you should search your Windows PC for possible corruption by employing software such as and . If these tools discover any damage, you should try repairing it with another product - . Afterward, you can continue with the file recovery process. Below we have provided some possible techniques that can be a great alternative for the decryption key.
[GI=method-1]To diminish malicious settings and deactivate the ransomware virus itself, you should consider rebooting your Windows computer in Safe Mode with Networking.
[GI=method-2]To disable the ransomware virus and get rid of all the compromised settings from your Windows operating system, opting for the System Restore feature might be an option for you.
If you have been currently looking for some type of software that could allow you to recover blocked, corrupted, or deleted files, you should try using this product as there is a chance of reaching positive results.
Windows Previous Versions feature might allow you to recover some files.
Try employing this piece of software if you are looking forward to recovering some files. However, make sure that you have booted your computer via System Restore in the past.
Employ Shadow Explorer for data restore.
If the ransomware virus did not permanently damage or corrupt your files' Shadow Volume Copies, you should give this tool a try.
Currently, no official .ravack files decrypter has been released yet. Cybersecurity experts are still working on the tool.
Report it and recover your files
Report it
Report the attack even if you do not expect the files back: insurers and banks ask for the report number, and police use the contacts in the note to link cases.
- United States
- FBI IC3 · FTC ReportFraud
- United Kingdom
- Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud) · NCSC
- Australia
- ReportCyber (ASD)
- EU countries
- Europol: national reporting sites
Give the victim ID, the note and the date the files were encrypted. A business that holds personal data may also have to notify its data protection authority, in the EU within 72 hours.
Make the next attack harmless
Ravack ransomware could only hurt the files that had no second copy, and the signs (files that end in .ravack and no longer open) showed exactly which ones those were.
The 3-2-1 rule fixes that:
- three copies
- two media
- one disconnected
A practical version for a home PC: OneDrive or another cloud backup with version history, plus an external disk that you plug in once a week for File History and then unplug. Test a restore now and then by opening a few files from the backup on another device.
Details, schedules and what not to back up are in our 3-2-1 backup guide for Windows.
Access your website securely from any location
When you work on the domain, site, blog, or different project that requires constant management, content creation, or coding, you may need to connect to the server and content management service more often. The best solution for creating a tighter network could be a dedicated/fixed IP address.
If you make your IP address static and set to your device, you can connect to the CMS from any location and do not create any additional issues for the server or network manager that needs to monitor connections and activities. VPN software providers like can help you with such settings and offer the option to control the online reputation and manage projects easily from any part of the world.
Recover files after data-affecting malware attacks
While much of the data can be accidentally deleted due to various reasons, malware is one of the main culprits that can cause loss of pictures, documents, videos, and other important files.
More serious malware infections lead to significant data loss when your documents, system files, and images get encrypted. In particular, ransomware is is a type of malware that focuses on such functions, so your files become useless without an ability to access them.
Even though there is little to no possibility to recover after file-locking threats, some applications have features for data recovery in the system. In some cases, can also help to recover at least some portion of your data after data-locking virus infection or general cyber infection.
Questions about Ravack ransomware
Is there a decryptor for .ravack files?
That depends on the family behind the .ravack extension, which this guide cannot confirm yet from the reports alone. Check No More Ransom and ID Ransomware with your ransom note and one encrypted file; they list families with free tools.
If none exists today, keep the encrypted files and a copy of the note on a separate drive, because decryptors are sometimes published months later after flaws are found or servers are seized. Never buy a decryptor from a website that is not the security company that made it.
Should I pay the ransom in HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt?
Not before you have tried everything else. Identify the family from HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt and one encrypted file, check No More Ransom for a free decryptor, and look for clean copies in OneDrive, backups and Previous Versions.
Paying funds further attacks, may be illegal if the group is sanctioned, and is no promise of a working key: many victims get partial or broken decryption. If you consider paying for business-critical data, involve the police and a professional incident responder first, and never pay through intermediaries who promise their own decryption.
How do I open .ravack files?
You cannot open them by renaming or by choosing another program. The .ravack ending shows that Ravack ransomware encrypted the content, and only the matching key can reverse it. Renaming a file back to .docx or .jpg changes nothing except the icon, and it can confuse a future decryptor, so leave the names as they are.
To get the content back, use a backup, an unencrypted copy elsewhere, or a decryptor listed on No More Ransom if one exists for Ravack ransomware. Store the encrypted files on an external disk until then.
How did Ravack ransomware get on my computer?
The way Ravack ransomware spreads has not been documented yet, so look at your own recent activity. On home PCs, ransomware most often comes with cracked programs, game cheats, key generators and fake updates, or with an e-mail attachment that was opened. On business networks, attackers usually log in through Remote Desktop with a stolen or guessed password.
Think back to what was downloaded or installed in the days before files that end in .ravack and no longer open, and check the Downloads folder and Installed apps sorted by date. Keep anything suspicious for your report, but do not run it again.
Can a data-recovery company decrypt my files for a fee?
Only if a decryptor already exists or the company pays the attackers for you. Some "ransomware recovery" services advertise that they can decrypt families with no known flaw; in practice they negotiate with the attackers and add their own fee. Others use the same free tools listed on No More Ransom.
Before you hire anyone, ask in writing how they will recover the files, whether they will contact the attackers and what happens if they fail. A legitimate service answers clearly. If a free decryptor exists for your family, you can run it yourself.
Did Ravack ransomware steal my files or passwords?
We do not know yet. Nothing published so far shows data theft by Ravack ransomware, but the only confirmed sign is files that end in .ravack and no longer open, which says nothing about what happened before. Many current ransomware attacks copy files or run a password stealer first, so it is wise to act as if they did.
From a clean device, change the passwords that were saved in the browsers on this PC, starting with e-mail and banking, sign out of all sessions and turn on two-step verification. Watch bank statements and account activity for the next few weeks.
Is Ravack ransomware the same as other ransomware with a similar name?
Not necessarily. Ransomware names come from the file extension, the note or a word in the code, so unrelated families often end up with similar names, and one family can appear under several names. The difference matters: a decryptor or advice for one family does not fit another and can damage files.
Compare the ending added to your files and the exact name of the note with the summary table at the top of this guide, then upload the note and one encrypted file to ID Ransomware from a clean device. If the result names another family, follow the guide for that family instead.
Should I open HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt?
Reading it is fine if you open it in Notepad. A plain text HELP_ME_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt cannot harm the PC. Be careful with notes in HTA or HTML format: double-clicking those runs them in a window that can contain scripts, so right-click and choose Open with > Notepad instead.
The note tells you the contact addresses, the claimed amount and the deadline. Do not visit links or write to the addresses from this PC. Use the note to identify the family and check for a free decryptor first.
My files got .ravack overnight. What happened?
Ransomware often runs at night or when the PC is idle, so the encryption finishes before anyone notices. It usually entered earlier through a cracked program, a fake installer, an e-mail attachment or remote desktop with a weak password.
The .ravack extension marks every file it reached. Start by disconnecting the PC from the network, then identify the family from the ransom note and one encrypted file, check for a decryptor, and look for copies in backups and OneDrive before you consider anything else.
Will Fortect remove Ravack ransomware?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Ravack ransomware, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- VirusTotal: Movavi.Video.Editor.Plus.20.2.0.exe (read October 6, 2026)
- LosVirus: LosVirus.es (read October 6, 2026)
- CISA: StopRansomware (read October 6, 2026)
- No More Ransom (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)