Windows 10: New MegaCortex Ransomware

Hi,

is Windows Defender updated in order to prevent attack by Megacortex ransomware?


Thank you.

Regards.

Alessandro

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I have been infected with Ransomware

Oh.

I see that a Community Moderator converted your thread from a Discussion to a Question.

Do you have a question?

It is not quite clear (to me at least) why you've created this thread....

In case that you do indeed have a problem with ransomware:

It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

and read/follow this guide:
How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

Also: See the pinned threads here:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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Also suggestion to read:

• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

 

Malware and ransomware protection

You might also want to have a look at:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help
• Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
  
• Ransomware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide
  

 

How do I reset Edge when get ransomware?

What do you mean by "when get ransomware"?

It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

and read/follow this guide:
How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

Also: See the pinned threads here:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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For resetting of Edge see:

• Reset Microsoft Edge to Default in Windows 10
• http://www.howtogeek.com/237527/how-to-reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-edge