How to Remove Proticc Ransomware from the Computer System?

What is Proticc Ransomware?

Proticc Ransomware is a malicious computer program categorized as a Ransomware. It uses powerful file encryption algorithm such as AES or RSA encryption algorithm to encrypt files. The method of infiltration used by such malicious program is through third party software bundling, spam email attachments, malicious links in web pages, torrents and peer-to-peer file transfers.
Users should be careful while installing any software from the third party websites. Many a times, the installation setup contains additional software bundled within. The user ends up installing the additional software if they rush through the installation steps.  The users should always check the Custom/Advanced Settings and uncheck any additional software that is not needed.
Spam emails often contain attachments that download the virus payload in the system Malicious links and fake websites are also used as a method of infecting the user’s system with the Proticc Ransomware. Torrents and Fake Update notification messages in the web browser can also be the gateway to malware.
Proticc Ransomware Ransom Note

Proticc Ransomware – Threat Behavior

Proticc Ransomware encrypts the user files with a powerful encryption cipher after it successfully infects the system. It uses AES or RAS encryption Algorithm to encrypt the files with the .lol file extension. These files include photos, videos, documents, audio, backup files etc.
The File extensions affected by the Proticc Ransomware include .doc, .txt, .xls, .pdf, .ppt, .gif, .jpg, .png, .html, .xml, .psd, .mp3, .mp4, .avi, .mov, .mpg, .wav, .sav etc.
The Proticc Ransomware makes unwanted entries in the windows registry to stay in the system forlong. It can launch new windows processes to hampers the smooth functioning of the operating system.
The Proticc Ransomware displays a ransom note to the user and demands ransom in crypto currency in return for the decryption key to unlock the files. Proticc Ransomware ransom note threatens the users that their files will be deleted if the ransom is not paid within an hour.
The Proticc Ransomware may be tasked to erase all the shadow volume copies of the windows operating system. If the Proticc Ransomware is successful in deleting the shadow volume copies from the system, it gets harder for the user to restore the system back to the state before it got infected.
The user should keep in mind that the threat actors of Proticc Ransomware or any other malware do not have any moral code or moral responsibility. The user should never pay the ransom for the decryption key as the cyber crooks can’t be trusted to provide the decryption key after getting the ransom.

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