Clean PC Malware

Wulfric Ransomware

Wulfric Ransomware is a cryptovirus that encrypts users files using AES encryption and add .aef extensions to the encrypted files. It encrypts most of the files such as audio files, videos, photos, archives, documents, office and other files. It sets a new wallpaper with an image of a wolf with a ransom note named “hacked.txt” on it. It generates a unique decryption key for each and every victims for the recovery of their data. It is impossible to recover the victims data without having this unique key. For this reason, cyber criminals hide all the unique keys in a remote server having an intention to blackmail the victims. In order to restore victims important files, each and every victims has to pay a ransom in Bitcoins which is a huge amount to pay to the cyber hackers.

Infiltration Technique

Wulfric Ransomware infiltrates into computer system via fake advertisements, fake system requests, spam emails, contagious web pages, spam email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, visiting questionable websites, clicking on intrusive advertisements or links, infected USB drives, peer-to-peer file sharing networks, torrent, visiting pornographic websites, malicious advertisements etc.

Deadly Activities

Wulfric Ransomware encrypts every files making it useless and targets all versions of Windows Operating System like Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and the latest Windows 10 as well. It injects harmful malicious codes in the Windows Registry and system files. It corrupts all files and programs making it useless. It disables every security programs and collects every secret and confidential data of the users as well. It tracks all web browsing activities of the users. It allows remote hackers to remotely access victims computer system. Moreover, it degrades Windows system performance and slows applications to respond on computer system.

Prevention Tips

Never try to download any free software and updates from untrusted/unofficial websites and links. Never try to click on misleading and fake looking advertisements. Always try to avoid visiting malicious torrent and pornographic websites. Always try to keep your computer system, software and program updated. Always try to download any software updates from authentic and official websites only. Always try to use a best anti-virus and anti-malware removal program to stay safe from Wulfric Ransomware. Always try to do complete scan of your PC for hidden threats, malware and viruses. Always try to do complete scan of external USB drives before doing file transfer. Always try to choose custom/advanced installation process to avoid bundled malware and PUP. Always try to do complete scan all the spam email attachments before opening it.

Wulfric Ransomware can be removed permanently from PC by using two different methods: Automatic and Manual methods. It needs high technical skill and well knowledge of computer in manual method whereas in automatic method, it doesn't need high technical skill and well knowledge of computer. So, we recommend to use Automatic method for excellent results.

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