CerberTear Removal

About CerberTear

CerberTear is a ransomware type of virus that can encrypt your files. It seems to be somehow related to the infamous Cerber ransomware, whether it’s a new version of it or just someone trying to convince you that it is. In any case, CerberTear can and will encrypt your files. It can infect your computer when you open malicious spam email attachments, download a fake software update or use peer-to-peer networks (Torrents).

Ransomware demands that you pay a certain amount of money and the developers will send you the decryption key. But in most cases, ransomware developers just take your money. Sadly, most ransomware remain undetectable. But the good news is, there is a free decryptor to restore files encrypted by CerberTear. So there is no need to even think about paying the ransom, just delete CerberTear and then restore the files.

How did I get infected?

Most ransomware spreads using malicious spam email attachments. Developers attach an infected file to an email and send it to unsuspecting users. Those emails could seem very official, the sender claiming to be from a government organization or a company. Users, who are not aware that email attachments could contain a virus, end up infecting their computers. When opening emails from unknown senders, look for signs that it could be malicious. These kinds of emails usually contain grammatical mistakes and strongly encourage the user to open the file attachment. If it causes doubt, refrain from opening the email, and only open it when you are sure it’s safe to do so. Also, be aware that fake software updates and Torrents could also bring CerberTear into your computer. Only trust official websites with software updates, and if you must use Torrents, then at least make sure that what you downloading does not contain ransomware.

How does CerberTear act?

When CerberTear installs onto your computer, it will use complex encryption algorithms to encrypt your files. It can affect all sorts of files and adds the .cerber file extension to all of them. When the file encryption is done, CerberTear will generate ransom notes and put them in every folder containing the encrypted files. The developers demand that you pay them 0.4 Bitcoins (around $287) and they will send you a decryption key. We don’t suggest you pay anything for two reasons. One, a free deception key has already been developed, and second, even if you did pay, you probably would not get anything in return. The free decryption key should be able to decrypt all files, so you can remove CerberTear now.

CerberTear removal

In order to remove CerberTear from your computer, you will need anti-malware software. Manual CerberTear removal is possible but we do not recommend it for regular computer users. If you do attempt to erase CerberTear manually, you could end up damaging your computer. Instructions for how to delete CerberTear will be provided below.

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Step 1. Delete CerberTear using Safe Mode with Networking.

• Windows 8/8.1/10
• Windows XP/7/Vista

Remove CerberTear from Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Click on Start and select Shutdown.
2. Choose Restart and click OK.
3. Start tapping F8 when your PC starts loading.
4. Under Advanced Boot Options, choose Safe Mode with Networking.
5. Open your browser and download the anti-malware utility.
6. Use the utility to remove CerberTear

Remove CerberTear from Windows 8/Windows 10

1. On the Windows login screen, press the Power button.
2. Tap and hold Shift and select Restart.
3. Go to Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Start Settings.
4. Choose Enable Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking under Startup Settings.
5. Click Restart.
6. Open your web browser and download the malware remover.
7. Use the software to delete CerberTear

Step 2. Restore Your Files using System Restore

• Windows 8/8.1/10
• Windows XP/7/Vista

Delete CerberTear from Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Click Start and choose Shutdown.
2. Select Restart and OK
3. When your PC starts loading, press F8 repeatedly to open Advanced Boot Options
4. Choose Command Prompt from the list.
5. Type in cd restore and tap Enter.
6. Type in rstrui.exe and press Enter.
7. Click Next in the new window and select the restore point prior to the infection.
8. Click Next again and click Yes to begin the system restore.

Delete CerberTear from Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Click the Power button on the Windows login screen.
2. Press and hold Shift and click Restart.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and go to Advanced options.
4. Select Command Prompt and click Restart.
5. In Command Prompt, input cd restore and tap Enter.
6. Type in rstrui.exe and tap Enter again.
7. Click Next in the new System Restore window.
8. Choose the restore point prior to the infection.
9. Click Next and then click Yes to restore your system.