Trojan.Ransomlock.O

Trojan.Ransomlock.O Description

Trojan.Ransomlock.O is a Trojan that locks the desktop making the affected PC unusable.

Trojan.Ransomlock.O displays a pop-up message and asks the affected PC user to pay a ransom to unlock it. When the computer is locked with the ransom message, Trojan.Ransomlock.O stops several processes on the corrupted machine. Once executed, Trojan.Ransomlock.O copies itself to the certain location. Trojan.Ransomlock.O then creates the certain registry entry so that it can run every time you start Windows. Trojan.Ransomlock.O connects to a remote location that is constructed from three components. Trojan.Ransomlock.O downloads directions from the remote location, which enable a remote attacker to execute malicious actions on the infected computer that include deleting files, downloading and showing a ransom message, downloading updates and submitting a PIN code. Use a reputable anti-malware tool for removal of Trojan.Ransomlock.O.

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

# File Name

1 %UserProfile%\Application Data\froot\froot.exe

#	File Name
1	%UserProfile%\Application Data\froot\froot.exe

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Free" = "%UserProfile%\Application Data\froot\froot.exe -b"

Posted: May 21, 2012 | By SpywareRemove