How to remove REDROMAN ransomware

REDROMAN ransomware – cryptovirus that demands $200 for file decryption

REDROMAN ransomware is a computer virus that encrypts^[1] victim's files on an infected computer and then demands a ransom of $200 to be paid in cryptocurrency Bitcoins. This virus gets its name from the extension that it appends to all personal files (images, documents, archives, etc.) – .REDROMAN.

Unlike other cryptoviruses, such as Lisp or SWP, when REDROMAN ransomware is finished with the renaming and encryption of the files, it creates three identical ransom notes (although names differently – RR_README.html, README.html, and OPENTHIS.html) and drops them in random locations, so the victims might find it hard to locate them.

Within these ransom notes, REDROMAN ransomware creators assure their victims that their encrypted files can be easily unlocked using their “repair tool”. Victims would have to forward them $200 in Bitcoins to their crypto wallet (14BfVG4vH71NLmhu7vFKi9EMmeZFoiAsYP) for their services.

The perpetrators are nice enough and provide some instructions on how to obtain the desired cryptocurrency. The cybercriminals offer to send them two files to insupport@messagesafe.io for free decryption to persuade the users to pay them. After the victims would send them the money, the hackers estimate that it would take about 24 hours to regain access to the data affected by REDROMAN ransomware.

Experts^[2] advise never to pay the ransom because the victim's situation could just get worse. First of all, there is no guarantee that the user will receive the necessary decryption tool, leading to a lose-lose situation where not only the data is lost, but money paid for REDROMAN ransomware virus creators too.

Second – if you've paid once, in cybercriminals' minds, you will pay again, so they might try and attack you over and over again. And lastly, the REDROMAN file decryption tool that the hackers promised you could actually be some additional malware, like trojan horses or keyloggers, thus prolonging this nightmare.

Victims should remove REDROMAN ransomware from their infected devices ASAP. We recommend using reliable anti-malware apps like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and MalwarebytesMalwarebytes for automatic virus elimination. If you keep the virus databases of these apps up-to-date, they might save you such perils in the future.

Now, after the REDROMAN removal, it is highly recommended to do a quick system check-up. Ransomware is known for modifying system core files and system settings. To revert all these changes with a push of a button, we recommend using the FortectIntego tool.

Developers of .REDROMAN virus sends this message to their victims in the three ransom notes:

Critical Error!

Your files have been corrupted!
Follow these directions to easily restore them:
1. Purchase around $200 in Bitcoin (BTC). To learn more about Bitcoin, visit hxxps://bitcoin.org/en/buy or hxxps://buy.bitcoin.com
2. Send the new Bitcoin to the following address: 14BfVG4vH71NLmhu7vFKi9EMmeZFoiAsYP
3. Contact our Tech Support team at insupport@messagesafe.io and explain your issue.
4. After confirming your Bitcoin transfer, we will send you a file-repair tool to fix your entire system.
5. Run our file-cleaner and wait… Your data will be restored.

To test our services, you may send up to 2 files for repairing before making the Bitcoin transfer.
Estimated repair time after Bitcoin transfer: 24 hours

Malware spreading techniques used by hackers

These days, the internet is riddled with all kinds of viruses, from annoying adware to severely hazardous trojan horses. No one is 100% safe, but if you listen to our suggestions, you might be lucky enough to evade some of the threats lurking on the World Wide Web.

There are many ways cybercriminals can infect someones' computer, but typically they do it either with the help of spam emails or file-sharing platforms. People should always remember that the hackers are trying to outsmart them by sending them emails that look like legitimate letters from shipping companies, banks, and so on, but in reality, the emails are carrying infections either in the form of hyperlinks or attachments.

Please don't rush into pushing anything. Read through the email, maybe there are grammatical mistakes or any other giveaways that the sender isn't who he says he is. And remember, before downloading any email attachments, always scan them first.

Getting rid of the REDROMAN ransomware virus with AV tools

All malware should be deal with immediately after detection or the first sight of a ransom note. Manual cryptovirus removal isn't a walk in the park, so we suggest using SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes apps to remove REDROMAN ransomware from infected devices.

Unfortunately, REDROMAN ransomware removal won't decrypt your data. But please don't doubt for a second to delete the malware. If you had backups, then experts^[3] recommend performing a full system scan with the FortectIntego tool to find any changes that the virus might have caused to the system core files and revert them. And only then you're clear to restore your data.