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Ransom:Win32/Ryuk.AA
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This ransomware renders files inaccessible by encrypting them. It is also usually spread by Trojan:Win32/Trickbot and Win32/Emotet malware families via phishing emails.
After encrypting files, this ransomware sets the desktop wallpaper and stops processes from running on your machine without your consent.
Find out ways that malware can get on your PC .
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There is no one-size-fits-all response if you have been victimized by ransomware. To recover files, you can restore backups.
There is no guarantee that paying the ransom will give you access to your files. See our ransomware page for help on what to do in response to a ransomware infection.
Run antivirus or antimalware software
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Run a full scan to reveal any hidden malware components.
Get more help
If you are unable to remove this malware, see our advanced troubleshooting page for more help. You can also search the Microsoft virus and malware community for relevant information.
