What happens to a ransomed computer?
A ransomed computer will generally display a pop-up message purporting to be from an official local law enforcement agency claiming that the user has visited illegal websites and that a fine must be paid to continue using the machine. The screen will be locked and the user will be unable to block the pop-up. The machine is now infected, so even turning it off and on again will not work and any anti-virus software cannot be accessed. The only way to access the machine is to boot it up using a Hitman Pro. Kickstart flash drive.
How do I create a Hitman Pro. Kickstart flash drive?
To obtain Hitman Pro. Kickstart you will need access to a computer that hasn't been compromised by malware. You will need to create a Hitman Pro. Kickstart flash drive using any existing USB flash drive. This flash drive can then be plugged into the USB port of the unusable machine, with the power switched off. Once the power is turned on, you will be able to select to boot up the machine using the the Hitman Pro. Kickstart flash drive.
What do I do once I have rebooted my computer?
Once your machine has loaded, it will automatically start running Hitman Pro. You will be prompted to scan your computer for malware and to quarantine any such malware once it has been discovered. The Hitman Pro. window running on your computer will guide you fully through this process. Once the malware has been quarantined you can remove the Hitman Pro. Kickstart flash drive and boot up your PC as normal. Your computer should now be un-ransomed and be completely usable, although it is advised that you run another scan to ensure that you are fully free from malware.
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