Vanilla Reload Ransomware
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Ranking: | 5,256 |
Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
Infected Computers: | 2,100 |
First Seen: | June 25, 2013 |
Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Vanilla Reload is a legitimate online payment service that allows computer users to make purchases and payments online without having to use their credit card or engage in expensive bank transfers. Unfortunately, criminals have been known to use Vanilla Reload and similar online payment services, such as MoneyPak and Ukash, as part of their scams. The term Vanilla Reload Ransomware is utilized to mention any one of the many Police Ransomware Trojans that use this service to scam computer users. If your computer is blocked by a message that demands payment through Vanilla Reload, then it is almost certain that your computer has been contaminated by a variety of the Vanilla Reload Ransomware. ESG security analysts advise taking action immediately by using a reliable anti-malware application and other removal methods.
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Why the Vanilla Reload Ransomware Enters Your Computer
There are many varieties of ransomware Trojans. As their name implies, criminals monetize these infections by demanding a ransom from the victim. There are several scenarios where this occurs; for example, the ransomware Trojan may take the victim's files hostage by encrypting them, the victim's Web browser by using a browser hijacker or the victim's entire computer by blocking access to the computer's Desktop, files and Start Menu. Once this occurs, the Vanilla Reload Ransomware infection will display a message demanding that the victim enter a Vanilla Reload PIN number in order to regain control of their computer. Usually, the Vanilla Reload Ransomware also gives victims the 'option' of paying through MoneyPak or other online payment services. However, ESG security researchers strongly advise against paying the Vanilla Reload Ransomware's ransom; paying to remove Vanilla Reload Ransomware from your computer does not guarantee that the malware infection will be removed or that you will regain access to your computer.
The Safest Way to Remove a Vanilla Reload Ransomware Infection
Removing a Vanilla Reload Ransomware Trojan infection can be difficult because these kinds of malware attacks usually rely on blocking access to the infected computer. This means that victims of the Vanilla Reload Ransomware Trojan cannot access their security software. Because of this, the first step when dealing with the Vanilla Reload Ransomware is to use alternate boot methods to bypass the Vanilla Reload Ransomware attack. Once access is regained to the infected computer, a reliable and up-to-date anti-malware tool should be able to disable the Vanilla Reload Ransomware infection.
URLs
Vanilla Reload Ransomware may call the following URLs:
startvideo.site |
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