Cerber Ransomware is a dangerous ransom virus which was made to lock your computer and deny access to your own files. Just like other ransomware, this new threat will encrypt certain files on the computer. It also changes file extensions to .Cerber one and demand payment before you can regain access and reverse these changes. It demands user to pay an amount of 1.24 Bitcoins or roughly $500.
Normally, Cerber virus attacks a computer with the help of another malware, trojan, or virus. It find flaws on the system which it will utilized as an entry point so that the process is hidden to most antivirus programs. In fact, once Cerber Ransomware is inside the PC, it instantly disables any security function running on the target computer.
The lock window contains the following messages:
CERBER
Your documents, photos, databases, and other important files have been encrypted! To decrypt your files, follow the instructions…
Cerber Ransomware looks for important files like documents, spreadsheet, images, music, and videos. Two new documents is then added which gives instructions to users on how to decrypt affected files. In addition, Cerber Ransomware blocks access to certain web sites especially security pages where you can download tools and utilities that are useful in cleaning the PC from threats.
Instructions on how to remove Cerber malware
There is no doubt that Cerber ransomware is one of the most dangerous computer viruses of today. Computer experts are still working to create a decryption tool to help Cerber victims decrypt their files, but at the time of writing, there are no ways to decrypt the encrypted files without paying the ransom. However, if you are not willing to pay up, we suggest you to remove Cerber virus as soon as possible. It is a dangerous and well-structured computer threat. Therefore, computer experts recommend using a professional malware removal tool to eliminate it from a victimized computer. However, you should bear in mind that Cerber removal may not always go as smooth as you hope it would. The virus may try tackling your antivirus just to remain on your PC. So, if your antivirus does not initiate the scan or is unable to remove the virus, please follow the instructions provided below and try scanning your computer again.
Method 1. Remove Cerber using Safe Mode with Networking
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and clickRestart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Remove Cerber
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download kaspersky anti-virus 30days trial or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete Cerber removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking,
