Rotor Ransomware Removal Guide

Do you know what Rotor Ransomware is?

Rotor Ransomware is a dangerous infection that will keep on encrypting your files if you do not remove it immediately. This program could also be cataloged under the name RotorCrypt Ransomware, but it is still the same infection. It is quite common for ransomware programs to have several names, so it might be quite challenging for users to recognize them and delete them. Nevertheless, you can still remove Rotor Ransomware following the instructions right below this description. The only thing you have to remember is that you may have to start all over collecting your data because full recovery may not be possible.

There is something very disturbing about Rotor Ransomware, and we believe that we should cover it first. Normally, when ransomware infects target systems, a malicious program performs the encryption and then stops functioning. It is very often that a ransomware program even deletes itself, and there is nothing left to remove, too. Rotor Ransomware, on the other hand, does nothing of the kind. Instead, this program does not shut down. It means that it will encrypt every single new file that you will save or transfer into your computer. In other words, you must remove this program before you transfer healthy copies of your data back into your system.

Another thing is that computer security experts often emphasize prevention when it comes to protecting your system from various threats. What we mean is that it is sure important to have a computer security tool that would protect you from various infections, but it is also necessary to know how these infections spread so you could avoid them altogether.

Rotor Ransomware, like most of the other similar programs, gets distributed via spam email messages and malicious software installers. It is actually rather frustrating because users could easily avoid such intruders if only they were more careful about the emails they open and the attachments they download. Please be aware that spam email messages that distribute ransomware often look like legitimate notifications from online stores, banks, and other reputable institutions. They make it look as though you have to download and open those attachments because they are important documents. However, the moment you do that, you infected your computer with Rotor Ransomware and other similar programs.

It is always possible to scan the attached file before opening it, but users seldom make use of this option because they either do not have an antispyware tool installed, or they do not think that a malicious program could enter their PC.

As a result, it is rather easy for Rotor Ransomware to find its victims. The moment it enters your system, this program runs a full computer scan looking for the files it can encrypt. According to our information, it mostly affects user’s personal files that are stored in the default %UserProfile% directory. When the encryption is complete, you can no longer access your data, and it is more than obvious because the file extension changes, too.

Here is where we encounter yet another curious thing about this program. Rotor Ransomware does not drop a ransom note. Instead, you can see an email address appended to every single encrypted file. There are several email addresses used by this infection, and so far, we have noticed the following:

GEKSOGEN911@GMAIL.COM
DILINGER7900@GMAIL.COM
hamil8642@gmail.com
tokico767@gmail.com
edgar4000@protonmail.com
DILIGATMAIL@tutanota.com
DILIGATMAIL7@tutanota.com
PIFAGORMAIL@tutanota.com
PIFAGORMAIL@tutanota.com
INKASATOR@TUTAMAIL.COM
grandums@gmail.com
stritinge@gmail.com
FIDEL4000@TUTAMAIL.COM
DESKRYPT@TUTAMAIL.COM

Does it mean that you have to use these email addresses to contact the people behind the infection? Absolutely not. Paying should never cross your mind because there is no guarantee you would get your files back in the first place.

You need to focus on removing Rotor Ransomware from your system right now. It might be somewhat challenging, but it is still doable. You will have to kill the program’s process because it does not end (as it continues encrypting new files). Then, you will have to find the installer file you have downloaded recently and remove it for good. Finally, you should scan your PC with a security tool to see if there are more unwanted files or programs on-board.

As for your data, it is possible to restore it if you have a backup drive. Even if there is no such thing, you probably have a lot of your files saved on your mobile device, so please do not despair. Solution is often right behind the corner.

How to Remove Rotor Ransomware

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc and Task Manager will open.
  2. Open the Processes tab and highlight malicious processes.
  3. Click End Task to kill the said processes.
  4. Exit Task Manager and press Win+R.
  5. Type %TEMP% and click OK.
  6. Remove suspicious files from the directory. Go to Downloads.
  7. Remove the most recently downloaded files and open your Desktop.
  8. Delete unfamiliar or suspicious files.
  9. Reboot your PC and scan the system with SpyHunter.

In non-techie terms:

Rotor Ransomware is a dangerous infection that continues to run its processes even after the biggest chunks of your files get encrypted. You need to kill that process and remove Rotor Ransomware from the system immediately. If you need any assistance with that, feel free to drop us a comment. Also, you can always rely on a legitimate security tool that is programmed to detect and remove all the malicious intruders instantaneously.