Remove NoCry Ransomware
The WannaCry Ransomware infection is certainly one of the most famous file-encryption Trojans to be seen in the past couple of years. It has 'inspired' dozens of cybercriminals to piggyback on its popularity and create file-lockers bearing a similar name. One of the newest threats to follow this pattern is the NoCry Ransomware. Thankfully, the majority of these copycats are poorly made, and the NoCry Ransomware is one of them.
Researchers have determined that the NoCry Ransomware is a slightly modified variant of a well-known file-locker called the Judge Ransomware. Thankfully, both the original and the spin-off are decryptable for free. Thanks to this, victims of the NoCry Ransomware will not need to pay the ransom fee to get a decryptor – they should be able to use the free tool to undo the damage caused to their files.
But how does the NoCry Ransomware attack look like? Once launched, the ransomware will wipe out system restore points and also terminate processes related to database management software. The latter task is meant to ensure that the NoCry Ransomware will be able to access databases and encrypt their contents. After this, it carries out the encryption task – locking the victim's files, appending the '.NoCry' suffix to their name, and showing the ransom message.
The message of the criminals is found in a window titled 'NoCry Decryptor.' It warns the victim that they have 72 hours to send $300 worth of Bitcoin to the attackers – if this does not happen, the criminals will delete the decryption key. Thankfully, this is a bluff, and there is no need to be worried about the threats of NoCry Ransomware's creators.
Falling victim to the NoCry Ransomware is certainly bad, but the availability of a free data recovery option is great news. Ignore the demands of the criminals and, instead, run an up-to-date antivirus scanner to ensure NoCry Ransomware's removal. Once this has been taken care of, you can proceed to use the free Judge Ransomware decryptor to get your files back.
