Ransomware .locky virus, how to remove it ?

[ivank]

anybody here ever find ransomware like .locky virus ?
I've promblem with it .. i cant find any removal ?
anybody here can help me here, thanks

 

[alexkensit]

Hi,

Turn your PC off and boot into Safe Mode with Networking by pressing F8 repeatedly
Alex Kensit

 

[USAFRet]

anybody here ever find ransomware like .locky virus ?
I've promblem with it .. i cant find any removal ?
anybody here can help me here, thanks

There is no fix or removal, other than reverting to a previous Restore point or other unaffected backup.
https/nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/02/17/locky-ransomware-what-you-need-to-know/
http/www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-locky-ransomware-encrypts-local-files-and-unmapped-network-shares/
https/blog.malwarebytes.org/threat-analysis/2016/03/look-into-locky/
http/howtoremove.guide/locky-virus-ransomware-file-removal/

 

[ivank]

Hi alexkensit, i've done it.. but itsn't work .. but, thanks for your information

Hi USAFRet, this virus is so annoying.. thanks for your help ..

 

[Kiaan_R]

Unfortunately, only option left for the users is to pay in bitcoins.. but it does not guarantee that the files will be decrypted. .locky is ransom ware and offers similar technique to attack the system slowly and to encrypt the files.
You can download malware removal software.. it might help you.

 

[LukeFatwalker]

You'll hear a lot of people provide solutions but the only solution imo is to re-format the machine. If you don't have backups then it's the only way to be sure.

If you had a weekly backup with a disk imager like Macrium Reflect or a daily snapshot with a snapshot tool like Comodo Time Machine or Rollback Rx then you'd be able to restore and only lose a few days to a weeks worth of data. Sadly it sounds like this isn't the case, so I'd recommend reformatting and immediately start a regular backup plan.

 

[USAFRet]

Unfortunately, only option left for the users is to pay in bitcoins.. but it does not guarantee that the files will be decrypted. .locky is ransom ware and offers similar technique to attack the system slowly and to encrypt the files.
You can download malware removal software.. it might help you.

Removing what caused it doesn't fix the real issue...the encrypted files.

 

[123andrew]

You may install a good trusted antivirus that can help you to remove such viruses. Or in other case you may have to format your device.