How to remove Unlock26 ransomware virus

What is known about Unlock26 ransomware virus?

Unlock26 virus was spotted on 23rd of February, 2017. This ransomware-type^[1] virus launches b1Z7gfdX0.exe process upon arrival on the system which compromises the system and then opens a ransom note called ReadMe-Q1u.html via Firefox browser. The message says that the victim must “go to one of this sites” and provides four different URLs leading to a page that says “Your data was locked. To unlock your data follow the instructions below.” The page displays five icons and asks to click on a particular one to continue. Then it asks to solve a mathematical equation to find out how many Bitcoins^[2] the ransomware authors want to receive – they ask to “send 6.e-002 BTC.” If you have been attacked by this virus, do not rush to pay the ransom because it might be possible to fix the system without having to pay cyber criminals^[3]. The virus is currently under analysis, and we will update the article as soon as we find out more details about this cyber threat. However, it has already been revealed that it is so-called Ransomware-as-a-service.^[4]

Another thing which is clear is that this ransomware is yet another extortion tool that cyber criminals employ to dig money illegally. Please, do not pay the ransom – there are a few good reasons why you shouldn’t. First of all, the ransomware crooks do not leave any contact information (no email address, no Bitmessage^[5] address, nothing), therefore it is unlikely that victims can provide you with a ransomware antidote even if you pay up. We suggest you remove Unlock26 ransomware – the sooner, the better. Use FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes software for that.

How does this ransomware spread around?

Unlock26 ransomware can easily infiltrate your computer in case you open a malicious email attachment^[6] without thinking about possible consequences. Scammers can send you legitimate-looking files such as documents, program updates, archives, and other file types and convince you to open them by stating that they contain some relevant information that you should review immediately. Please, never open files sent to you by unknown individuals, no matter what the email message says. Ransomware can be distributed along with pirated software or installed to unsuspecting victims using exploit kits, too. To protect your computer from malicious attacks, secure the system with proper anti-malware tools. Finally, make sure you avoid “The HoeflerText font wasn’t found” alert and similar popups trying to convince you that one piece of your software is out of date. The previously-mentioned alert has been actively misused for spreading Spora ransomware, so there is no guarantee that it won’t be set to promote other malware.

How to remove Unlock26 ransomware?

Use the provided instructions to remove Unlock26 virus from your computer. Ransomware viruses are dangerous, and unlike typical and safe-to-use computer programs, they do not provide uninstallers. To delete them from your computer, you must use decent malware removal programs. However, it is not enough to have a powerful malware removal software – you need to prepare the computer for RaaS Unlock26 removal first. We suggest using these tips to complete the removal procedure without any errors or interruptions.