CommonRansom 4.2 virus: updated and more aggressive
CommonRansom is a corrupt anti-spyware parasite designed to scam its victims by scaring them into buying its full version. It belongs to Ukash group viruses and attacks computer located in Denmark. If there’s no real-time security tools on a computer, CommonRansom Shredder automatically installs itself when user visits malicious website. It shows an alert on behalf of the Dutch Police. This fake pop-up message shows victim’s IP address, uses official logos and lists same laws that have been ‘violated’ by a user.
YOUR_FILES_ARE_LOCKED.txt file added to every infected folder of the computer, after the encryption is executed. It installs to the system without users’ permission and completely takes over computer. In fact, this message is not related to CommonRansom for CommonRansom in any sense. Additionally, CommonRansom shows its fake alert, which is filled with various accusations, including the use of copyrighted content or distribution of malware: However, the destination of the link seems to lead to a monetization site. Why? There is no guarantee that the cyber criminals will not trick you twice and disappear with your money. Surprisingly, this method of communicating with users didn’t help for cyber security agencies to detect the location of hackers.
HOW TO REMOVE CommonRansom virus?
When trying to remove While removing ransomware as a program is not that difficult, you will not recover your files unless you pay the ransom. However, if this code fails to help you unlock your computer, you have modified version of this trojan. The first version of this virus asked for 15 BTC (approximately 6647 USD), and the following version asked for 4 BTC (approximately 1772 USD); the most current virus definitions and run a full system scan to clean up malicious files.
* Users infected with CommonRansom Depending on the version of CommonRansom and the severity of infection there are several ways. The first thing you should do is go to your Task Manager and kill the firefox.exe and drpbx.exe processes. Remove Now you should Below we provide several way how to do that depending what this ransomware still allows you to do on your computer. Be careful not to skip any of the virus components! 9YW1-KI7D-V7GG2. If none of these methods worked for you, do the following:
A full CommonRansom removal guide:
* Users infected with these ransomware threats are allowed to access other accounts on their Windows systems. You have to stop its activities by deleting the malicious program because CommonRansom virus can also install other malicious or potentially unwanted programs to your computer system and infect your machine even more. In order to disable the Flash, go to Macromedia support and select ‘Deny': www.2remove-threats.com/download. First of all, verify its sender, theme, presence/absence of mistakes, and other features. The most widely accepted distribution method of ransomware remains to be spam letters with attachments.
CommonRansom Behavior
- CommonRansom Deactivates Installed Security Software.
- Modifies Desktop and Browser Settings.
- Redirect your browser to infected pages.
- Changes user's homepage
- CommonRansom Connects to the internet without your permission
- Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.
- Distributes itself through pay-per-install or is bundled with third-party software.
- Common CommonRansom behavior and some other text emplaining som info related to behavior
- Steals or uses your Confidential Data
- CommonRansom Shows commercial adverts
- Slows internet connection
- Installs itself without permissions
CommonRansom effected Windows OS versions
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in CommonRansom.
| Anti-Virus Software | Version | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| ESET-NOD32 | 8894 | Win32/Wajam.A |
| McAfee | 5.600.0.1067 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 22702 | Wajam (fs) |
| K7 AntiVirus | 9.179.12403 | Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 22224 | MalSign.Generic |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 2013 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
| Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.Wajam.A |
| Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Bprotector.Wlfh |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 2013.4.9.267 | Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
| Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Virus.RiskTool.825 |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.26.0.55366 | Trojan.Win32.Searcher.bpjlwd |
CommonRansom Geography
Remove CommonRansom from Windows
Remove CommonRansom from Windows XP:
- Drag mouse cursor to the left of the Task Bar and click Start to open a menu.
- Open the Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- Remove the undesirable application.
Remove CommonRansom from Windows Vista or Windows 7:
- Click the Start menu icon on the Task Bar and select Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program and locate the undesirable application
- Right-click the application you want to delete and select Uninstall.
Remove CommonRansom from Windows 8:
- Right-click on the Metro UI screen, select All apps and then Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and right-click the application you want to delete.
- Select Uninstall.
Remove CommonRansom from Your Browsers
Remove CommonRansom from Internet Explorer
- Go for Alt+T and click on Internet Options.
- In this section, move to the 'Advanced' tab and then click on the 'Reset' button.
- Navigate to the 'Reset Internet Explorer settings' → then to 'Delete personal settings' and press on 'Reset' option.
- After this, click on 'Close' and go for OK to have modifications saved.
- Click on the tabs Alt+T and go for Manage Add-ons. Move to Toolbars and Extensions and here, get rid of the unwanted extensions.
- Click on Search Providers and set any page as your new search tool.
Delete CommonRansom from Mozilla Firefox
- As you have your browser opened, type in about:addons in the shown URL field.
- Move through Extensions and Addons list, delete the items having something in common with CommonRansom (or those which you may find unfamiliar). If the extension is not provided by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe, you should be almost sure you have to erase it.
- Then, reset Firefox by doing this: move to Firefox ->Help (Help in menu for OSX users) -> Troubleshooting Information. Finally,Reset Firefox.
Terminate CommonRansom from Chrome
- In the displayed URL field, type in chrome://extensions.
- Take a look at the provided extensions and take care of those which you find unnecessary (those related to CommonRansom) by deleting it. If you do not know whether one or another must be deleted once and for all, disable some of them temporarily.
- Then, restart Chrome.
- Optionally, you may type in chrome://settings in URL bar, move to Advanced settings, navigate to the bottom and choose Reset browser settings.