Free .locky file extension virus removal instructions

It seems that cyber criminals enjoy the success of ransomware and, as a result, keep ‘manufacturing’ them to make the online world tremble with fear. Therefore, from time to time, new malware enters the spotlight. Consequently, .locky file extension virus is one of the recent sensations. Like its ‘brothers’, it also decrypts valuable personal data and requires a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.

 It is said that notorious banking trojan  Dridex, which is associated with Locky ransomware as well, helps disperse .locky file extension virus. Since it has been a month since Locky has struck the world, some speculate that similar and different ransomware spread under its name and .locky file extension virus might the case as well. However, similar or not, it doesn’t make this particular virus less damaging.

 “So how does this menacing malware spread?”  you might ask. It finds its way into users computers by travelling via infected Word or JavaScript attachments of spam emails. Usually, they look as legitimate reports or alerts from legal companies. For example, .locky file extension virus spreads via email which is seemingly sent from June Rojas (Apache Corporation) asking to remit the payment for the invoice. Beware of the attachment which is entitled ‘ATTN: Invoice J-06593788’.  So the first thing you can do is avoid opening suspicious emails even if they seem to be sent from trustful companies. In the case of doubt, you can always inquire them directly and clear out any misunderstandings.  As mentioned before, keep in mind that trojans can also carry malware, so restrain from wandering into suspicious and insecure websites.

 So how can you remove .locky file extension virus? The best way to deal with it is to install an anti-malware program which can protect you from various malware and ransomware. However, even if the software removes the virus, your encrypted files might be lost, so you should perform regular back ups.