Do you know what CtrlAlt Ransomware is?
We are sure you do not want your operating system infected and your personal files corrupted, and that is why we need to talk about CtrlAlt Ransomware. This dangerous file-encryptor cannot just appear out of thin air, and it primarily attacks systems that are vulnerable and whose owners are careless. Is your operating system protected adequately? If it is not, you need to do everything in your power to fix the issue; otherwise, the most inconspicuous security backdoor could be used to execute a number of threats. According to our research team, the most common backdoor used by ransomware is spam email. The attacker sends a seemingly legitimate message from post, an airline, a bank, or any other company you are likely to be familiar with, and the attached file is meant to provide you with important information. Of course, by opening it, you execute the ransomware. So, do you need to delete CtrlAlt Ransomware because you carelessly opened a spam email?
After successful execution, the malicious CtrlAlt Ransomware wastes no time to fulfill its purpose. First, the threat deletes shadow volume copies to affect the system’s backup. The command that is used for that is “cmd.exe / c vssadmin delete shadows / all / quiet & wmic shadowcopy delete & bcdedit / set{ default } bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures & bcdedit / set{ default } recoveryenabled no & wbadmin delete catalog – quiet.” Backup is really important when it comes to ransomware because decryption of corrupted files is not possible. However, if backup copies exist, you can fall back on them, and you do not need to worry about the demands that cyber criminals have. Of course, although they can affect the system’s backup, they cannot touch your external or cloud drives. Needless to say, you should not connect them to the infected system to prevent contamination. First, take care of the ransomware.
Right after encryption – and CtrlAlt Ransomware uses the AES-256 algorithm – the infection delivers a ransom note. It is displayed via the READ_IT.district file, as well as the Desktop wallpaper. It warns that you need to email the creator and pay the ransom in 96 hours. The message is not detailed at all, and it does not include any information regarding the payment. The email address is not included either. It is possible that we tested a version of CtrlAlt Ransomware that was intended for testing purposes only, and if you are provided with more details, do not rush to do as told. The email you reveal to cyber attackers could be used to expose you to malware in the future, and the ransom you pay is unlikely to help you obtain the file decryptor you need to free all files with the added “.altdelete@cock.li.district” extension.
Although CtrlAlt Ransomware does not encrypt Windows files and the files that belong to the software you might have downloaded, it can encrypt an array of personal files, including photos and documents. If they are important, and you do not have backups, the malicious ransomware can really push you into a corner. If the ransom note you receive instructs you to pay a ransom, think carefully before you make your decision. If you pay it, it is most likely that you will waste your money for no reason at all. Of course, even if you are able to decrypt your files, you must not forget to remove CtrlAlt Ransomware. That is easiest to do using an anti-malware program that can also help you with further protection of the system, but, of course, you might also be able to remove this threat manually.
Delete CtrlAlt Ransomware
- Delete the malicious launcher, {unknown name}.exe file. It could be located here:
- %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
- %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
- %TEMP%
- Delete the ransom note file, READ_IT.district.
- Empty Recycle Bin.
- Use a legitimate malware scanner to inspect the system for remaining leftovers.
In non-techie terms:
When CtrlAlt Ransomware invades the system, you want to remove it as soon as possible. If you do not do that, the threat can encrypt files, and there is no turning back after that. Once the infection encrypts your personal files, it displays a message that instructs to pay a ransom. If you do that, you are unlikely to get the decryptor in return. Very unlikely. So, if you do not want to lose your money along with your files, do not obey cyber attackers. Instead, focus on removing CtrlAlt Ransomware. Although more experienced users might be able to do that manually, we encourage installing anti-malware software. It can automatically delete all threats and secure the system at the same time. It’s a win-win situation.