Do you know what Tron Ransomware is?
Tron Ransomware is a malicious infection that was probably created by Russian cyber criminals. Or it could be that it was adapted by Russian cyber criminals. Whichever it might be, the program successfully encrypts target files and then asks for the ransom fee. It is very likely that you can find a public decryption tool for this program by now, but please do not feel discouraged if there is no easy way to restore your files. Removing Tron Ransomware from your system should be your top priority, and you can do that by following the instructions below.
The main reason our research team says this program must have been created by Russian hackers is that the program automatically exists a system if it finds that it landed on a Russian operating system. It is odd to see any program to discriminate systems like that, so it is very likely that this way, Russian hackers tried to protect certain people. On the other hand, if your system language is not Russian, you will be infected even if you reside in the Russian Federation. Hence, no one is safe, and you have to review your web browsing habits to avoid such infections in the future.
How does Tron Ransomware spread around? Our research team suggests that Tron Ransomware employs the most common ransomware distribution method: spam emails. Spam emails that distribute malware often come with a sense of urgency. They try to distract the user from checking the facts, saying that one has to open the message and check the attached document for details. For example, the spam email might tell you that there are some discrepancies with your latest financial report, and thus you have to check the file you have just received.
Tron Ransomware screenshot
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However, the moment users open these files, Tron Ransomware and other similar infections easily slither in. If you feel that you must open a certain file no matter what, but you do not recognize the sender, you can employ a licensed antispyware tool to scan the file before opening it. If the file is corrupted, the security tool will let you know immediately, and you will be able to avoid serious infection.
Yet, now that Tron Ransomware has already entered your system let’s see what this infection can do. The interesting part about this infection is that it doesn’t drop a ransom note. It only displays the information about encryption in screenshots. It can also affect multiple locations on the target system, and it encrypts everything in the following directories: Recent, My Pictures, My Music, Favorites, Desktop, %AppData%, %LocalAppData%, and %UserProfile\Local Settings\Application Data. To put it simply, this program locks up all of the personal files.
The screenshot notice that tells you about the encryption says that you must transfer the ransom within ten days, or else your files will be destroyed. Please note that it’s been awhile since this program has been released, so it is very likely that the program’s control and command center is no longer online, and thus it is not possible to receive the decryption key. Consequently, there is no use to pay any attention to these messages. Paying $80 for the decryption would not solve anything, and you would only lose your money. Of course, we would never advocate paying these criminals in the first place, but you have to understand that dealing with these crooks is useless.
So how do we have to solve this? First, you need to remove Tron Ransomware from your computer. It is very easy because the program doesn’t drop any additional files nor does it create a point of execution. So you just need to delete the file that launched the infection. Then, if you have an external drive with all of your files backed up, you can delete the encrypted data and copy & paste the healthy copies back into your drive. You might also find some of your recent files on your mobile device or in some cloud storage.
The point is that there are often quite a few ways to retrieve at least some of your files, so you should keep your chin up. Finally, do not forget to invest in a powerful antispyware tool that would protect your system from various threats in the future.
How to Delete Tron Ransomware
- Go to your Downloads folder.
- Locate and delete the most recently downloaded files.
- Use SpyHunter to scan your PC.
In non-techie terms:
Tron Ransomware is an old ransomware infection that can still infect computers here and there. You will do yourself a favor if you remove this program from your system the moment you see the ugly screenshot that tells you your files have been encrypted. Paying the ransom is never a good idea because that only encourages cyber criminals to infect more users. Help us put a stop to this endemics and terminate Tron Ransomware today.