Do you know what Aviso Ransomware is?
Aviso Ransomware is a malicious computer infection designed to encrypt targeted file extensions. The program slithers into your system surreptitiously and then expects you to spend a lot of money for a decryption tool. The truth is that you do not need to buy this decryption key because there is a public decryption tool available. With this public AVG decryption tool, you can restore all the files affected by the infection. So your main task right now is to remove Aviso Ransomware from your system, consequently ensuring that your PC will not be breached by similar intruders later on.
Aviso means “notice” in Portuguese, and that also automatically helps us assume this infection targets Portuguese-speaking users. The main target country of this infection is Brazil, and we can see that from the ransom note that decorates your desktop the moment this program is done encrypting your files. Of course, once again, we would like to remind you that you should pay no attention to that note. Paying the ransom is not on your options list. For one, you can get the decryption tool for free. Second, sometimes the criminals do not even issue the decryption key even after the payment is complete. So why bother?
You should know how this program spreads around to avoid similar infections in the future. The application makes use of spam campaigns to reach multiple computers worldwide. These days email providers have developed enough to filter spam email into Junk Mail boxes, but there are still a few ways to avoid this safety net and land in your main inbox. For instance, a spam email message may impersonate an invoice note from your bank or some other financial institution. When that happens, you will definitely find an attachment in the mail. Check the previous messages from your bank to see if they have ever attached a file to it. The chances are they have not, and this should be enough to make you see that this message is fake.
Aviso Ransomware screenshot
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However, if you download the attached file and open it, you really get infected with this program. Then the application uses the AES encryption algorithm to lock your files. Each affected file will have the “Lock” line added to the beginning of its filename. For instance, should you have a document.png file in your computer; the filename will be changed to Lock.document.png after the encryption.
There are ransomware programs that delete themselves after the encryption, but Aviso Ransomware does not do that. Instead, you can find all the program-related files in the %TEMP% directory. After the installation, this program creates the Sisem folder in the directory, and it drops three files in that folder. The files are Sims.exe, Sims.exe.bat, and Sims.exe.lnk. Judging from the names of the files, it seems that the ransomware wants to cover its tracks by posing as legitimate game files, but of course, it cannot fool our research team. These are also the files you will have to delete during the manual Aviso Ransomware removal.
You will find the manual removal instructions for the program right below this description. Luckily, manual removal is not complicated, and you should be able to complete it without any glitches. However, if you feel that dealing with your system files is not for you, you can always get yourself a licensed antispyware tool that would terminate Aviso Ransomware for you automatically. In fact, an automated software removal is the fastest and the most efficient way to deal with unwanted applications.
Also, do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter any problem. It may not be just about Aviso Ransomware. Perhaps you have more unwanted and dangerous programs on your computer, so you need to terminate them all.
Finally, you should not leave everything to the security tool of your choice. It is also about what websites you enter, how you deal with spam email messages, and so on. Be responsible for what you do online because cyber criminals always make the best out of every slip you make. If you need any tips about safe web browsing, you are always welcome to initiate a conversation in the comment box below.
How to Delete Aviso Ransomware
- Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
- Type %TEMP% into the open box and click OK.
- Remove the Sisem folder and the wl.jpg image file.
- Run a full system scan.
In non-techie terms:
Whenever you get infected with a dangerous program, you need to remain calm and remove the program as soon as you can. The same applies to the Aviso Ransomware infection. Although it might seem that this program has locked up your compute; that is not true. You can delete the infection manually or automatically. As far as your files are concerned, look for the AVG decryption tool online and restore them back to normal.