Csgo Ransomware Removal Guide

Do you know what Csgo Ransomware is?

There is no need for panic if you face Csgo Ransomware because, in fact, it is not a real ransomware at all. The name of the threat is revealed as the title of the window that pops up when this infection is executed on the Windows operating system. As you might know already, in most cases, ransomware infections encrypt files and then demand a ransom in return for a decryptor that almost never exists. This threat does not encrypt files, and it does not demand a ransom in a usual sense. Instead of asking for money, it asks to play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, a highly popular video game. It even searches for csgo.exe automatically. Even if you want to play this game, you should not do it on the terms of some strange attackers. Instead, you should delete Csgo Ransomware.

Csgo Ransomware is not the first infection of this kind that our malware research team has discovered. One other threat is called “Pubg Ransomware,” and similarly to the one we are discussing in this report, it also demands that the victim plays a video game. In this case, it is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Then there is a threat called “Mc Ransomware,” which is associated with the popular Minecraft game. Only one of these threats has been proven to be dangerous, and it is the Pubg Ransomware. This threat actually can encrypt files, which is why we are worried that Csgo Ransomware could be upgraded too. If that happened, your files could be corrupted permanently, and, of course, that is something you want to avoid by all means. In case your files were, in fact, encrypted by this strange infection, post a comment below, and we will try our best to help you in this situation.

When the window representing Csgo Ransomware shows up, you are informed that the infection was created by NATroutter, as well as BeaverSquad. The window represents the image from Counter-Strike, as well as the timer and the search status for the CSGO process. The timer indicates the time you have played the game, and it appears that you are meant to play a certain time for the window to disappear. In this case, this is the “ransom” you have to deal with. Of course, we do not recommend that. Instead, you should close the window – which you should have no trouble doing – and then remove Counter-Strike executable. If you do this, you will not need to worry about the same window popping up again. Our research has shown that Csgo Ransomware, at least, at the time of research, did not cause any kind of damage, but that does not mean that you should postpone the elimination of this threat. We believe that the sooner you remove this malicious infection, the better.Csgo Ransomware Removal GuideCsgo Ransomware screenshot
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The guide you can see below shows how to remove Csgo Ransomware, but keep in mind that the most important step is for you to find and identify the .exe file linked to the infection. If you are unable to do this, it is unlikely that you will be able to eliminate the infection yourself. What should you do in that case? You could take your computer to a malware expert, who would charge you for their services. Or you could install a reliable anti-malware program to have Csgo Ransomware deleted automatically for a fraction of the cost. Needless to say, you must pick the option that fits your situation best, and if you need our advice, you can always start a discussion in the comments section.

Delete Csgo Ransomware

  1. Close the fake ransomware window representing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive image.
  2. Find and Delete the malicious .exe file that launched the malicious ransomware.
  3. Scan your system to check if other threats exist. If they do, Delete them ASAP.
  4. Empty Recycle Bin to ensure that all malicious components are eliminated.
  5. Scan your system one last time to check if your operating system is clean.

In non-techie terms:

Without a doubt, you need to remove Csgo Ransomware. Even if this infection is not threatening your virtual security – not at the moment, at least – it is an intruder that you must eliminate from the operating system as soon as possible. The first thing you should do is close the window representing the fake ransomware. Next, you should install an anti-malware scanner to check for malicious threats. Hopefully, there are none for you to worry about, but if additional malware is found, you need to keep it in mind as well. Should you choose to delete all infections manually, you need to make sure that you research them all appropriately. If you cannot handle the task yourself, install a trusted anti-malware program. It will delete Csgo Ransomware and the remaining infections automatically.