The Zepto Ransomware was spotted first mid June 2016 and since then has caused worldwide harm on computers. It is extremely important to remove this malicious program, but keep in mind that, once it has encoded your files, you no longer can get back without a ransom. The developers of this program want you to buy your decryption tool called Locky decryptor is the same decryption program, which is used to decrypt files that were encrypted by the Locky ransomware. This means that both infections are by the same developers. To find out more about this application, we invite you, to read this article to the end of.

We begin our analysis by examining the distribution channels of the Zepto Ransomware. Currently, this Ransomware is distributed but only by E-Mail spam. We have found that their main executable file with a .zip or .docm file attachment will be sent in emails. We also noticed that the execution file, after you open the attached file, either dumped by using JavaSrcipt from the .zip file or by using Microsoft Word macros and running (.docm stands for “Document with macros”). We want to point out once again that this new Ransomware is almost identical to the Locky Ransomware, which is probably still spreading. The only difference between these two malicious programs is that the Zepto Ransomware changes the entire name of an encrypted file, instead of adding just a file extension, as is the case with the Locky ransomware. The changed name of the file should look similar to the following: YYFYSDXF-ENBJ-GSDF-0 C 80-4C970BE3F009.zepto. The first three sequences are the encryption ID (YYFYSDXFENBJGSDF) and the other two sequences are random.

Usually a ransomware similar program is designed so that it locks the screen of an infected computer or encrypts its files. We already know that this program encrypts the files, what a pity, because you can decrypt your files not free. This program uses AES (advanced encryption standard) with a key length of 128 bits and a block size that is also 128 bits. Once encryption is completed, these Ransomware generates a decryption key, but transmitted over the Internet to the developers, so that you can find it on your computer.

The Zepto Ransomware is configured, a file named _ {number} _HELP_instructions.html (note that the number in curved brackets vary) in each folder where a file was encrypted, to drop. In addition, she created a similarly named file, _HELP_instructions.bmp, which is set as your background image. Both contain the same information as for example about how to download the TOR browser and to the underground site gets to pay the ransom, and how to obtain your decryption program. The decryptor is not cheap however. The criminals want to you pay 1.5 Bitcoins or 813,74 EUR. No doubt this is an outrageous amount of money, your files are possibly not worth, so you do not fall into this trap.

We hope that you have found useful this description and are now willing to eliminate the Zepto Ransomware. They should not enter to the demands of these cyber criminals because she only would encourage it to develop new ransomware-like programs. We would point out definitely also, perhaps not even to get your decryption program, so that you would throw your hard earned money out the window. There are two ways in which you can remove these ransomware. You can either manually find your files and delete, or use an anti-malware tool such as SpyHunter. Note that the file of this Ransomware has a randomly generated name and anywhere on your PC been off be could, i.e. unless you know where this file is located, we would recommend to use an anti malware program.

How to get rid of these Ransomware

Zepto Ransomware Behavior

• Zepto Ransomware Deactivates Installed Security Software.
• Modifies Desktop and Browser Settings.
• Zepto Ransomware Connects to the internet without your permission
• Common Zepto Ransomware behavior and some other text emplaining som info related to behavior
• Integrates into the web browser via the Zepto Ransomware browser extension
• Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.
• Steals or uses your Confidential Data

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Zepto Ransomware effected Windows OS versions

• Windows 1028% 
• Windows 842% 
• Windows 724% 
• Windows Vista3% 
• Windows XP3% 

Zepto Ransomware Geography

Eliminate Zepto Ransomware from Windows

Delete Zepto Ransomware 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.

Remove Zepto Ransomware 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.

Erase Zepto Ransomware from Windows 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 .

Delete Zepto Ransomware from Your Browsers

Zepto Ransomware 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 Zepto Ransomware 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 Zepto Ransomware 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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