Do you know what Giyotin Ransomware is?
File-encrypting malware is probably the most terrifying kind of malware there is. The creator of Giyotin Ransomware knows that Windows users are familiar with what kind of malware ransomware is, and they are using this against the most vulnerable and gullible users. According to our malware experts, the infection poses as a real ransomware infection; however, our tests have shown that it does not encrypt files. The message that shows up on the screen cannot be closed, which makes it seem like the screen is locked up. That is just an illusion as well. All you have to do it tap Alt+F4 keys or restart the computer. And how are you supposed to restart the computer if the screen is locked? Click the power button. It’s all very simple. Afterward, delete Giyotin Ransomware launcher, but do not ignore the fact that your operating system was invaded. If you do not want to be dealing with the removal of more serious threats in the future, make sure you secure the system as soon as possible.
Do you live in Turkey? It is likely that you do if your operating system was invaded by Giyotin Ransomware. Most infections do not have a specific target, and the ransom notes are introduced to victims in English. This malicious threat, however, represents a message in Turkish. It reads: “Bilgisayarınız ve Tüm Önemli Dosyalarınız Şifrelendi.” As we have established already, it is unlikely that your files are encrypted, but, of course, you can close the screen-locker and check your files to make sure. If they are encrypted, you will not be able to open them, and, quite possibly, their names will be changed to display random characters or a unique extension attachment. Hopefully, you will discover that your files are perfectly fine. Once you realize this, you need to do three things: remove Giyotin Ransomware, install reliable security software, and then back up files. If files are backed up, you always can recover them even if the originals are corrupted. Unfortunately, more gullible Windows users could be tricked into believing the fake locker.
The creator of Giyotin Ransomware is after your money. That becomes clear as soon as you read through the message displayed via the screen-locker. It states that you must pay a ransom in Bitcoins in 12 hours (the price of the ransom is 60 USD) and then confirm the payment by emailing cyber criminals at anony46NcRyptr708onion@protonmail.ch. Do not do any of this. If you pay the ransom – even though it is small in comparison – your screen will not unlocked, and you know already that you can do it yourself for free. Furthermore, if cyber attackers obtain your email address, they would expose you to malware. In fact, your email address could have been used to expose you to Giyotin Ransomware itself. Was this infection executed when you opened a spam email attachment? This is one of the many different methods that could be employed to distribute the infection! Real file-encryptors (e.g. sebastiennolet92@gmail.com Ransomware, btc@fros.cc Ransomware, or GandCrab 5 Ransomware) can use it too.
Giyotin Ransomware screenshot
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Do you need help protecting your operating system? We think you do, and that is why we suggest employing anti-malware software. Do not be afraid to invest in this because your virtual security could depend on it. If you install it now, it will automatically remove Giyotin Ransomware too, and so you will not need to find and eliminate it all on your own. Can you delete the threat manually? Not unless you can identify the launcher, and we cannot help you with that. Anyway, because there are so many infections out in the wild, you really need protection, and so it is high time you installed real security software.
Delete Giyotin Ransomware from Windows
- Restart the PC using the power button or tap Alt+F4 to unlock the screen.
- Find and Delete the [random name].exe launcher file.
- Empty Recycle Bin, and install a legitimate malware scanner, and then scan the system to check for leftovers.
In non-techie terms:
Giyotin Ransomware is a malicious threat, and although it couldn’t encrypt files at the time of analysis, it could trick victims into paying a ransom for something that hasn’t even happened. Of course, other versions of this malware could exist, but we do not have any information on that at the moment. What we know is that the infection locks the screen and pushes victims to believe that their files are locked and will be unlocked only after the ransom is paid. Do not believe any of this. Instead, unlock the screen using the guide below and then install an anti-malware program to have Giyotin Ransomware removed automatically. If you need assistance, post a comment below.