How to remove WormLocker ransomware

WormLocker ransomware – a cryptovirus that gives limited time to pay the ransom or files get permanently deleted

WormLocker ransomware is a type of a computer virus that's made to extort money from its victims by encrypting files on their devices and demanding a ransom for a decryption key. Although it seems like this file-locking parasite works like most of the ransomware, it has many differences that we'll discuss in this article.

First of all, most ransomware, like Qlkm, .Adobe, GandCrab, and so on renames files during their encryption. WormLocker virus doesn't do that, as it locks the whole computer screen. Ransom notes are usually some sort of files, either text files or any others. In this case, it's the locked device screen, as victims can't do anything with their infected device apart from looking at it.

In addition, WormLocker file virus reads the whole ransom note aloud. Victims are urged to contact cyber criminals with the given email – wormlocker789@gmail.com and be ready to forward 50 Euros (approx. $60) to receive a decryption code that can be typed in the locked screen to decypher files.

Anti-malware software is a must these days to prevent computer systems from getting infected with a myriad of various computer viruses lurking on the world wide web. When constantly updated, a trustworthy application such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes will safeguard your passageways.

To prove the point, research done by suspicious file analysis portal VirusTotal reports^[1] that 47 out of 71 anti-malware engines caught WormLocker virus and obstructed it from entering the computer and encrypting it. Here's a few examples of its detection names:

• Ransom.WormLocker
• Artemis!D3686A0C5829
• Gen:Variant.Razy.816933
• Ransom:MSIL/WormLocker.DA!MTB
• ML.Attribute.HighConfidence

The purpose of the ransom notes is to scare and intimidate the victims into obeying the cybercriminals. WormLocker ransomware locked screen message is concise and convincing. Moreover, a timer is counting down the seconds until the ransom has to be paid or the files would be deleted and the computer system severely damaged.

Here's the message displayed (and read aloud) from the assailants:

What happened?

All your files, documents, videos, pictures and
other files have been encrypted with a special
algorithm
If you want the files back, you have to send the
paysafecard code to the email
“wormlocker789@gmail.com”.
After sending the amount of 50 euros, you will
receive a decrypt code to unlock all files.

What happens if I don't pay?

If you do not pay by a certain time or turn off the
computer, all your data will be permanently
deleted and you computer will not turn on
properly

According to research, it didn't matter if the victims paid the requested ransom, waited until the timer expired, or turned off their infected device, either way, they lost their files and got their systems severely damaged. This is the message that victims received after taking any action:

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Oh no … If you see this one the screen, you've probably misread the
instructions. At this point, you must reinstall an operating system that
has been severely damaged. All your files will not longer be repairable.
There is no possibility to escape, if you succeed, you belong to those
smart and sensible people.

Howe to get rid of this screen?

Method 1. The easies way is to reinstall the operating system using the
installation media

Method 2. If you do not want to reinstall the system, you must repair
LogonUI.exe

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That's why our recommendation is to remove WormLocker ransomware from all infected devices. Viruses could prevent from opening anti-malware software when Windows is running normally. That's why we suggest doing it in Safe Mode with Networking (see the detailed guide at the bottom of this article).

Right after WormLocker ransomware removal, we highly recommend using the FortectIntego system repair tool to undo all the damage that the system files or settings could have sustained. Victims could try doing the repairs manually, but it might be too difficult for inexperienced users.

Evade malware spread through spam emails

Various malware types^[2] could be delivered using different techniques, including Remote Desktop Protocol attacks, drive-by download, and others, but one of the most popular methods to infect devices with ransomware is with spam emails.

Everyday computer users should know how to indicate such letters because they're sent out by tens of thousands during spam email campaigns. We've compiled a list of indications, and if any of these are spotted, then we urge you not to open any links in the email or download its attachments because potential threats could be hidden in either of those:

• Friends and legitimate companies address you by your name, not general titles.
• Companies don't make grammatical errors.
• Companies send their emails from official domains.
• Legit companies won't ask to send them sensitive information via email.
• Nor will they send unsolicited attachments.
• Companies don't force their users to visit their webpages.

Tutorial on WormLocker ransomware virus removal

As we've mentioned before, professional, dependable anti-malware software such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and MalwarebytesMalwarebytes is a must these days due to the number of cyber threats hidden throughout the internet. These apps will not only remove WormLocker ransomware but might prevent such nightmares in the future.

If the culprit of this article is preventing you from removing it (by disabling anti-malware tools, or locking the screen, or any other reason), use our free guide below this paragraph to accomplish WormLocker ransomware removal with Safe Mode with Networking.

Since this computer infection does extreme damage to system files, experts^[3] highly recommend performing a full system scan with the FortectIntego system repair tool and fixing all issues with a push of a button. You might need to do that by running it in the same Safe Mode with Networking.