Remove Ftcode Ransomware Virus

How to Remove Ftcode Ransomware?

Ftcode is yet another file-encrypting virus. Known as ransomware, this type of malware is a nightmare. It sneaks into your computer and corrupts your files. Pictures, music, databases, archives, documents – there is no immune files. The ransomware encrypts your data and puts it under a lock and key. This, of course, happens in complete silence. The ransomware is a stealthy virus that runs its processes in the background. It wrecks your files without causing any noticeable issues. Once Ftcode gets your data securely encrypted, it drops a ransom note which briefly explains your situation, as well as lists the hackers’ demands! Do not panic! The ransom note is designed to scare you and to push you into impulsive actions. Don’t make the crooks’ job easier! Slow things down. Take the time to consider the situations carefully. You are dealing with criminals. Can you expect these people to keep their part of the deal? More often than not, the hackers ignore their victims once they receive the ransom. You can’t ask for a refund if this happens to you. The crooks want Bitcoin – an untraceable currency. No one can help you get your money back once you complete the transaction! So, test your luck! Don’t sponsor cyber-criminals!

How did I get infected with?

Corrupted links, fake updates, malicious bundles, pirated software – there are myriads of ransomware distribution strategies. And Ftcode uses all known tricks. This virus lurks in the shadows and waits for you to let your guard down. Do not make that mistake. You can never know where a parasite might strike from. Your anti-virus app can’t protect you if you throw caution to the wind. The key to a secure and infection-free computer is diligence. Only your actions can prevent infections. The good news is that even a little extra attention goes a long way! So, make the right decision – choose caution over carelessness. Don’t visit questionable websites. Download software and updates from reliable (preferably official) sources only. And, of course, be very careful with your inbox. Did you know that the good old spam messages are still the number one virus distribution method? The scheme isn’t, of course, as simple as it used to be. The crooks no longer rely merely on corrupted files. They use them, but they also embed malicious links. One click is what they need. So, help them. Treat all unexpected messages as potential threats. Whether it’s an email or an instant message, always take a minute to verify the sender. If, for example, you receive an email from your bank, go to their official website. Compare the email addresses listed there to the questionable one. If they don’t match, delete the pretender. You can also enter the suspicious addresses into a search engine. If they were used for shady business, someone might have complained online.

Why is Ftcode dangerous?

Ftcode is a complete and utter menace. It sneaks into your computer and spreads its corruption throughout your entire OS. The virus alters settings, corrupts essential directories, drops files, and runs malicious processes. It, of course, does so without triggering any alarms. The sneaky ransomware corrupts everything without giving any clues. Once it encrypts your data, though, the virus changes its behavior. It wrecks your data and your computer useless. It gives you no choice but to comply with the hackers’ demands. Do not give in! You can’t get your money back if something goes wrong. And that’s inevitable. Practice shows that the hackers tend to double-cross their victims. There are cases when the victims paid, just to be blackmailed for more. There are also instances when the victims received nonfunctional decrypting tools. And of course, some victims did not receive anything – not even a response to their emails. Do not waste your time and money! You can’t expect the criminals to keep their part of the deal. Consider discarding your files. You can, of course, use backups to recover your files. Just make sure that Ftcode is completely removed before you attempt any such operations!

Ftcode Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover Ftcode Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with Ftcode encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate Ftcode encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.