Free Cerber virus removal instructions

Among the numerous ransomware viruses, there are a few exceptional which are worth mentioning. Cerber virus happens to be one of them. When it emerged a couple of months ago, it didn’t raise much interest since it was an ordinary ransomware encrypting personal files and demanding money in exchange for them. It did not differ much from other major viruses of this kind since it also employed RSA encryption key. However, recently, the virus was updated and struck the Internet community with even more formidable power.

The current version of the virus is capable of causing more damage than the previous edition. The older Cerber only terrorized the victim by demanding 500$. Now if an attacked user refuses to make a transaction, not to mention locked personal files, his computer will be connected to the network of machines which automatically trigger DDoS attacks (distributed denial of service). 

In addition, the new version of Cerber ransomware became infamous for its ability to address its victims. When the virus takes over the system and locks out all valuable data, besides the text file with the instructions, it leaves decrypt_my_files.vps file. When it is launched, a female voice in an abrupt voice warns that all your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted. 

Cerber is spotted spreading mainly via spam emails. Some variations might even attack you with the help pf phishing scam. Thus, even if you receive an email which is supposedly sent from a Microsoft company or urges to review the details of a delivery package which you didn‘t order, do not rush to open it. It might be direct bait. 

Speaking of the elimination options, the best way to perform Cerber ransomware removal is to install an anti-spyware program and run a system scan. The sooner you download it, the bigger the chances are that the virus fails to inflict more damage.