Anti-Ransomware Protection Software

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Ransomware symptoms

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Your device is locked

A splash screen appears upon startup that asks for payment and you can’t login.

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Odd or missing file extensions

Files have extensions like .crypted or .cryptor or their extensions are missing altogether.

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Files won’t open

You get an unusual error message that Windows or iOS are unable to open or find specific files.

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You receive a payment notice

The hacker that infected your device gave you instructions on how to make payment.

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How to remove ransomware

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Step 1 – Install Anti Ransomware scanner

Download and install the Malwarebytes Premium software. Click the “Scan” button and it quickly scans your device.

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Step 2 – Review Ransomware Threats

After the scan, Malwarebytes reports on any threats that were found and asks if you want to remove them

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Step 3 – Remove Ransomware Threats

Once you give the ok, Malwarebytes Premium will clean up ransomware and other threats so your device, files, and privacy are secure.

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Proactively protect your device from future threats with Malwarebytes Premium.

Our proactive security with anti-ransomware protection automatically scans and protects against ransomware so you don’t have to.

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Southfield, MI

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