Free Locky virus removal instructions

Currently, IT security specialists are having a hard time battling with a recently ‘launched‘ Locky virus. Some speculate that the virus hijacks 90,000 devices a day. This ransomware type virus attacks Internet users worldwide. Therefore, international corporations and companies have been attacked as well. The most disturbing effect of Locky virus is that it encrypts users’ most precious documents. As a consequence, they can‘t access it anymore. When users want to retrieve the data, a message pops up demanding a subtle amount of money in exchange for a decryption key. If by any chance, you also encountered this ransomware, calm down, because there is a way to remove Locky virus.

After the virus hijacks your computer, your vitally important information (documents, family photos, etc.) is encrypted. Following this, the message emerges stating that you must pay 400$ ransom or more before the decryption key is transferred to you. Some say that the cyber criminals have managed to coax out several thousands of dollars. Moreover, there is no evidence whether users managed to get their data back.

If you haven’t been infected with the Locky virus yet, take these simple measures which might prevent the virus from entering your PC. Firstly, you should avoid opening any suspicious emails received from unknown senders. Locky virus spreads via malicious Word files attached to the spam emails. Secondly, you should be aware that visiting any suspicious websites might attract similar ransomware as well. Thirdly, you should install reliable anti-virus and anti-malware program.