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How to remove the Locky ransomware for good
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Lockyis a vicious ransomware launched in 2016. Although relatively young, Locky has already managed to make a name for itself — and not a positive one.
This ransomware is back in the spotlight due to the recentFacebook .svg.file threat. As a quick reminder, Locky has been spreading like wildfire over the social network lately, affecting many Facebook users. The virus evades Facebook’s whitelisting by pretending to be a .SVG image file and is mainly sent from compromised Facebook accounts.
We’re sure this is not Locky’s last major attack, therefore it’s very important to know how to remove this ransomware from your computer. Of course, prevention is better than cure and we recommend you install one ofthese anti-hacking toolson your machine as soon as possible.
After all, at this moment, it’s impossible todecrypt Locky files. Therefore, its victims have no other choice but buy the decryption key if they want to get back their files.
Remove Locky ransomware from your computer
1. Run a malware removal program
Download and install an anti-malware program and scan your computer.Malwarebytesis one of the most reliable and powerful tools, and you candownloadits trial version and install it in just a couple of minutes.
If for some reason you don’t want to download Malwarebytes, you can also try one of the following tools:Hitman Pro,Spybot Search & DestroyorSUPERAntiSpyware. Also, don’t forget to run a full system scan using your main antivirus program.
2. Start Windows in Safe mode with Networking
3. Perform a system restore
A system restore allows you to undo unwanted system changes by reverting your computer to a previous working state. In other words, this action will restore your system’s configuration to a point prior to Locky having infiltrated your computer. This solution works if you alreadycreated a restore pointon your computer prior to getting infected.
We hope these three workarounds help you get rid of Locky. If you’ve come across other workarounds to remove Locky ransomware, list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.
More about the topics:Cybersecurity,Ransomware
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
