Cerberos Ransomware

Cerberos Ransomware is the name of another malicious infection aimed at deceiving unsuspected computer users. Once installed, the Cerberos Ransomware changes the wallpaper of the desktop into a ransom warning, which should not be taken for granted. According to the warning, the data of the infected computer is encrypted, and you are supposed to contact the attackers in order to get further details on how to regain access to your files. The analysis of the samples analyzed did not prove that the Cerberos Ransomware affects different types of files. Instead of taking the bait, you should follow our advice to remove the Cerberos Ransomware from the computer.

The Cerberos malware was created by Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs Team which has made a few similar encryption programs. Some new deceptive programs may be launched in the future, not to mention all different groups of cyber attackers scheming against unprotected operating systems. That being said, you should think out how you are going to prevent similar malware attacks.

As to the very ransom message, the user is likely to get daunted by a black background of the screen and a separate ransom message left in a .txt file. Threatening notebook warnings demanding a so-called ransom are a common for this type of malware, but they should be ignored by any means.

Your Files has been infected By cerberos Ransomware And Your Data Are Encrypted

Contact:cerberos-decrypter@gmail.com For To get key decryption

As the ransom message suggests, the files are encrypted, but the research of infection did not revealed any instances of encryption. Another fact inclining that the warning should not be trusted is that the .txt filename is misspelled as Red@Please.txt. Without a doubt, the Cerberos infection was made Made with a sloppy attitude that unsuspecting victims will hurry to contact the attackers. There is no need to follow the requirements of the ransomware as it is enough to remove the Cerberos Ransomware from the computer.

Unlike other ransomware infections, this one also provides its name. This is probably done to intimidate the user even more if she tried to search for more information about Cerberos. It is important not to confuse the Cerberos Ransomware with the Cerber Ransomware, which are two different instances of ransomware. The latter one indeed encrypts files, making the infected machine barely operable, whereas the one in question only pretends to be highly dangerous. All in all, the Cerberos Ransomware, like any other malicious software, should be removed for good.

The Cerberos malware was created by Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs Team which has made a few similar encryption programs. Some new deceptive programs may be launched in the future, not to mention all different groups of cyber attackers scheming against unprotected operating systems. That being said, you should think out how you are going to prevent similar malware attacks.

As Cerberos can get onto the computer in different ways, it is worth considering the presence of some other unwanted programs. It is impossible to define the exact way of infiltration as this type of malware and this particular piece can be distributed by bundled downloads, fake installers, and in many other ways. Hence, it is worth keeping the operating system protected, especially when some questionable websites are commonly visited.

If the Cerberos Ransomware is running on your PC, the removal of the intruder should be your first priority. It has been found that the infection does not have a single specific location from computer to computer. In order to find the location of the malicious executable, you have to check the running processes and find one with the description line “Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs Open Source”. The name of the running process may not arouse any suspicious; hence, it is important to pay close attention to the descriptions of the processes. Another step is finding the location of the malicious executable, deleting it and killing the malicious process. All these steps are done on Windows Task Manager.

When the Cerberos Ransomware was being analyzed on our computers, the files with the names cerberos.exe and pdf.exe were detected. Note that the file names on your computer may be different. In order not to skip any infection-related file and prevent more serious problems in the future, we encourage you to rely on a reputable antimalware program.

Nevertheless, if you want to try removing Cerberos on your own, the following instructions should lead you through the removal procedure.

Remove Cerberos Ransomware

1. Press Ctr+Alt+Del to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Open the tab showing running process.
3. Find the process with the description Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs Open Source and right-click on it.
4. Select Open file location.
5. Delete the malicious file and end the process.
6. Access the following directories and delete the files created by the Cerberos malware:

%AppData%\Roaming | img.jpg

%USERPROFILE%\Desktop | Red@Please.txt