Remove ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware

About ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware virus

The ransomware known as ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware is categorized as a serious threat, due to the possible damage it might cause. Ransomware isn’t something everyone has dealt with before, and if you have just encountered it now, you’ll learn the hard way how how much harm it might do. File encoding malicious software tends to use strong encryption algorithms for the encryption process, which prevents you from accessing them any longer. Ransomware is so damaging because file restoration is not possible in every case. There’s the option of paying pay crooks for a decryptor, but we don’t recommend that.

Before anything else, paying won’t guarantee that files are decrypted. Why would people accountable for your file encryption help you recover them when there’s nothing to prevent them from just taking your money. That money would also finance future activities of these crooks. Do you actually want to support something that does billions of dollars in damage. When victims give into the demands, ransomware becomes more and more profitable, thus luring more malicious parties to it. Situations where you might end up losing your files are quite frequent so backup would be a better purchase. You can just proceed to uninstall ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware without worry. File encrypting malicious software spread methods could not be familiar to you, and we will explain the most frequent ways in the below paragraphs.

Ransomware spread methods

Frequently, file encoding malware is distributed through spam emails, exploit kits and malicious downloads. Because users tend to be rather careless when they open emails and download files, there’s often no need for those distributing file encrypting malware to use more sophisticated ways. It may also possible that a more elaborate method was used for infection, as some ransomware do use them. Criminals write a somewhat persuasive email, while using the name of a well-known company or organization, add the malware to the email and send it to people. Those emails often talk about money because that’s a sensitive topic and users are more likely to be impulsive when opening emails talking about money. And if someone like Amazon was to email a person that questionable activity was observed in their account or a purchase, the account owner would be much more prone to opening the attachment without thinking. You have to look out for certain signs when opening emails if you want to protect your system. Before opening the attached file, look into the sender of the email. Even if you know the sender, do not rush, first investigate the email address to ensure it’s legitimate. The emails could be full of grammar errors, which tend to be rather easy to see. Another rather obvious sign is your name not used in the greeting, if someone whose email you should definitely open were to email you, they would definitely use your name instead of a general greeting, addressing you as Customer or Member. Vulnerabilities on your system Vulnerable programs might also be used as a pathway to you computer. Those vulnerabilities in programs are generally fixed quickly after their discovery so that malware cannot use them. However, as world wide ransomware attacks have shown, not all users install those patches. You are encouraged to install a patch whenever it is released. You can also opt to to install patches automatically.

What does it do

Your files will be encrypted as soon as the ransomware gets into your device. If you initially did not notice something going on, you’ll definitely know when you can’t open your files. You’ll know which of your files were encrypted because an unusual extension will be attached to them. In many cases, data decryption may impossible because the encryption algorithms used in encryption may be very hard, if not impossible to decipher. If you’re still confused about what’s going on, the ransom note will reveal everything. You will be proposed a decryptor, for a price obviously, and criminals will allege that using any other way to restore data might lead to permanently encrypted data. The note should plainly explain how much the decryptor costs but if it doesn’t, you will be given an email address to contact the criminals to set up a price. As you already know, we don’t suggest paying. Paying ought to be considered when all other alternatives don’t help. It’s possible you have simply forgotten that you’ve backed up your files. You may also be able to discover a program to decrypt files for free. If a malware researcher is able to crack the file encrypting malicious program, he/she may release a free decryption utilities. Before you make a decision to pay, search for a decryptor. A wiser investment would be backup. If you created backup before the infection, you may perform data recovery after you erase ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware virus. If you familiarize yourself with data encrypting malware spreads, you should be able to secure your device from infections of this type. At the very least, stop opening email attachments randomly, update your programs, and only download from sources you know to be safe.

ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware removal

In order to terminate the ransomware if it is still remaining on the system, you’ll have to get file encrypting malicious software. To manually fix ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware is no simple process and might lead to additional harm to your system. Opting to use a malware removal program is a smarter decision. It could also help stop these kinds of threats in the future, in addition to helping you get rid of this one. Choose the malware removal utility that best suits what you need, and execute a full device scan once you install it. Don’t expect the anti-malware tool to help you in file recovery, because it is not capable of doing that. Once the system is clean, normal computer usage should be restored.

Learn how to remove Remove ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options loads.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. When your computer boots, download anti-malware software via your browser.
5. Launch the program, scan your computer and delete the infection.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Networking (or just Safe Mode).
5. Press Restart.

Step 2. Delete Remove ScammerLocker Ph Ransomware using System Restore

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options load.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt, and press Enter.
4. In Command Prompt, type in cd restore and press Enter.
5. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
6. A new window will appear where you will have to choose a restore point. Choose one dating back prior to infection and press Next, and then Finish.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Select Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Command Prompt.
5. In the Command Prompt window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
6. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
7. In the window that appears, you will have to select a restore point dating back prior to infection. Select one and press Next, then Finish.

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro
• b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions
• c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

When your files are encrypted by ransomware, you may be able to recover them. Below, you will find methods that could help you with file decryption. However, bear in mind that file decryption is not guaranteed. These methods are not always reliable, thus the best way to recover files would be via backup. And if you don't already have it, we suggest you invest in it.

a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro

1. Download the Data Recovery Pro program.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Press Start Scan to see if data can be recovered.
4. If it finds recoverable files, you can restore them.

b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled prior to infection, your files should be recoverable through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover and right-click on it.
2. Properties -> Previous Versions.
3. Choose a version from the list and press Restore.

c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

Some ransomware does not delete automatically created copies of your files, which are known as Shadow Copies. If they were not deleted, you should be able to recover them via Shadow Explorer.

1. Download Shadow Explorer from a reliable source.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Choose a disk that contains encrypted files and if it contains folders with recoverable files, press Export.