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How to remove Anatova ransomware from Windows 10 PCs
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Nowadays, cyber-attacks are becoming more and more common and there’s no sign of stopping them any time soon. Not without a proper strategy, that is.
Anatovaransomware, for instance, is a popular (in the infamous kind of way) attack that affected several machines in 2019.
This ransomware was first discovered on a private peer to peer network by McAfee’s security researchers.
The researchers studied the prepared modular extension of the ransomware and warned its users about its potential to become a serious threat.
Now here’s why it’s hazardous for any device it reaches: Anatova compels PC users to infect their machines by replicating the icon of an application or a game.
Once your device is infected, two things happen: your local files will get encrypted and all the files on network shares will share the same fate.
In the worst-case scenario, where the attacker wins, the victims have to pay a ransom of10 Dash coins (valued at roughly $700) to get their files decrypted.
How to get rid of Anatova ransomware?
Enable Safe mode with Networking
It’s possible to stop Anatova ransomware dead in its tracks by using Windows’ Safe mode.
Follow the steps explained below to access Safe Mode and get rid of this piece of malware:
Restore system files and settings
How can I prevent Anatova ransomware?
Now that you got rid of the Anatova ransomware, you’ll need to make sure it won’t come back.
As usual, prevention is better than cure. Therefore, it’s wise to follow a few safety measures whenever you use your PC, especially while online.
Ransomware is usually dangerous because it can lock you out of important documents on your computer.
With that in mind, it’s easy to see why makingbackupcopies of everything important on your machine can be a good way to fight Anatovaransomware.
Even in the worst-case scenario where your files get locked beyond recovery you won’t have to pay a dime to the attacker, knowing well that you have backup copies.
It goes without saying that the backup copies should never ever reside on the same machine or in the same location as the original files.
Otherwise, you’ll face the risk of losing them to ransomware, as well.
Just use a memory stick or anexternal HDDand disconnect it once the backup is complete.
Conclusion
All things considered, if you’ve been affected by Anatova ransomware, you can easily get rid of it, granted that you have enabled the system restore option on your PC.
If you manage to get rid of Anatova ransomware, don’t forget to backup your files and take all necessary steps to prevent it (or any other similar malware) from ever returning to your PC.
More about the topics:Cybersecurity,Ransomware
Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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