How to remove MEDUSA?

The Manner in Which the MEDUSA Ransomware Acts

When distributing MEDUSA, cyber criminals rely on the classic ways of distribution.  This time it attacks computer users from Slovenia. Il MEDUSA charges you with breaching the law for storing illegal content and distributing it to other users. Do not trust MEDUSA and block it’s homepage (MEDUSA.com) using your HOSTS file. MEDUSA has four buttons, all of which link to rogue websites. Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft, the most detested person by The Rainmaker, since he has decrypted the first two versions of Stampado ransomware, claims that MEDUSA virus can and will be decrypted. We highly doubt that the answer is positive, so we recommend you to think twice before buying MEDUSA

‘MEDUSA’ is a ransomware infection that belongs to the highest danger level of computer viruses. This should clearly initiate some doubts for you because programs notify about their updates as soon as you reboot your computer. Mostly, this virus uses hacked websites, fake software updates or media codecs when it tries to enter the system. However, you should bear in mind that none of the official institutions would collect fines for any law infringements by locking your computer. Here’s how the message looks like: Typically, the ransom, which is asked by MEDUSA, varies from 0.5 to 1.5 bitcoin. That’s why we highly recommend ignoring ‘MEDUSA’ warning.

How does Your Computer Get Infected with MEDUSA Ransomware?

One of the first tasks for any ransomware is to encrypt users’s files so it would create a leverage for blackmail. They embody infected links or their attachments are infected. This keys.dat file is probably the AES encryption key. While, on the quiet, the ransomware is performing data encryption.  72 hours or 3 days is the deadline and when this time is over, your data is said to be deleted, if know payment (transferred in bitcoins), reaches the cyber criminals. You can notice misleading ads on your computer’s desktop, slow downs and other problems. README_HOW_TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.HTML and README_HOW_TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.TXT in two folders – the Desktop folder and the Documents folder.

2 BTC (BitCoins) or about 1,259.28 USD is the ransom money which is supposed to be given in exchange of the stolen data. As usual, this sum of money must be transferred using the Bitcoin wallet. This e-mail is not wooden, nor it hides warriors inside it. It is strongly recommended to remove MEDUSA from your system immediately after its detection. your secret photo. Ransomware executes easily – all you need to do is to open the infectious email attachment. MEDUSA bit encryption is very hard to crack and computer experts still cannot find 100% effective antidote for TeslaCrypt, some MEDUSA decryption tools have already been created – you can find their download links on page 2.

Final Notes

In addition to that, you should always install software to your computer very carefully. 777 ransomware is a very dangerous computer virus, but the current version of it has a flaw that allows users to decrypt their files for free. Indeed, who could resist such a lovely creature as the one in the picture above? Most of the time it will cure infected system too. If you do not have any of those, try professional data recovery tools such as PhotoRec, R-Studio or Recuva, after you have eliminated the malware. The easiest way to avoid infecting your PC with ransomware is to stay away from suspicious emails that come from unknown people or companies, and of course, keep the computer protected by installing the anti-malware software on it.

*   Try to deny the Flash to make your ransomware stop function as intended. In order to disable the Flash, go to Macromedia support and select ‘Deny’: Besides, NEVER rely on pop-up messages that show up during your browsing and offer you to update Java, Flash Player, Media Player or another software because such alerts are commonly filled with Trojans that carry ransomware and similar infections. After doing that, run a full system scan with anti-malware program. To find out how to perform this, please read the information given below.

MEDUSA Behavior

• Steals or uses your Confidential Data
• Distributes itself through pay-per-install or is bundled with third-party software.
• MEDUSA Connects to the internet without your permission
• Common MEDUSA behavior and some other text emplaining som info related to behavior
• Redirect your browser to infected pages.
• Changes user's homepage
• Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.
• Integrates into the web browser via the MEDUSA browser extension
• Modifies Desktop and Browser Settings.

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MEDUSA effected Windows OS versions

• Windows 1024% 
• Windows 8.128% 
• Windows 828% 
• Windows 721% 

MEDUSA Geography

Eliminate MEDUSA from Windows

Erase MEDUSA from Windows 10, 8 and 8.1:

1. Right-click on the lower-left corner and select Control Panel.
2. Choose Uninstall a program and right-click on the unwanted app.
3. Click Uninstall .

Remove MEDUSA from your Windows 7 and Vista:

1. Open Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Move to Uninstall a program
3. Right-click on the unwanted app and pick Uninstall.

Delete MEDUSA from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start to open the menu.
2. Select Control Panel and go to Add or Remove Programs.
3. Choose and remove the unwanted program.

Delete MEDUSA from Your Browsers

MEDUSA Removal from Internet Explorer

• Click on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
• Go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
• Check Delete personal settings and click Reset again.
• Click Close and select OK.
• Go back to the Gear icon, pick Manage add-ons → Toolbars and Extensions, and delete unwanted extensions.
• Go to Search Providers and choose a new default search engine

Erase MEDUSA from Mozilla Firefox

• Enter „about:addons“ into the URL field.
• Go to Extensions and delete suspicious browser extensions
• Click on the menu, click the question mark and open Firefox Help. Click on the Refresh Firefox button and select Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Terminate MEDUSA from Chrome

• Type in „chrome://extensions“ into the URL field and tap Enter.
• Terminate unreliable browser extensions
• Restart Google Chrome.
• Open Chrome menu, click Settings → Show advanced settings, select Reset browser settings, and click Reset (optional).

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