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KB87792
Last Modified: 5/1/2018 EnvironmentMcAfee Ransomware Interceptor - Pilot
NOTE: The Ransomware Interceptor tool has initially been released in pilot form to enable users to test its features and stability. Summary
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Contents Click to expand the section you want to view: Ransomware has evolved to be one of the most prevalent threats over the last few years. Once installed it can encrypt or damage data on your system, often making it unrecoverable unless you have a decryption key. Affected users might have to pay the malware authors considerable amounts of money to obtain this key. Failure to do so typically results in permanent loss of data. McAfee Ransomware Interceptor is an anti-ransomware detection tool. Its purpose is to prevent file encryption attempts by ransomware malware and, as a result, to prevent system damage or data loss. Where can I download McAfee Ransomware Interceptor? You can download McAfee Ransomware Interceptor from the McAfee Free Tools site. Where can I get information about upcoming releases of McAfee Ransomware Interceptor and additional release information? See the McAfee Ransomware Interceptor Community page at: McAfee Ransomware Interceptor - PILOT. Where can I send feedback regarding McAfee Ransomware Interceptor? You can provide feedback on the McAfee Ransomware Interceptor Community page at: McAfee Ransomware Interceptor - PILOT. How do I report an issue with McAfee Ransomware Interceptor? Report all issues or feedback regarding this tool through the McAfee Ransomware Interceptor Community page at: McAfee Ransomware Interceptor - PILOT. The McAfee Ransomware Interceptor tool is in pilot, and is not supported by Technical Support. Back to Contents McAfee Ransomware Interceptor comes with two installers:
NOTE: Review KB87658 if Host Intrusion Prevention 8.0 Patches 5, 6, or 7 are installed in your environment. Ensure that you read and understand this article before installing this tool. McAfee Ransomware Interceptor includes Syscore 15.5. When the installation process is complete, a restart is recommended. McAfee Ransomware Interceptor will be visible via this taskbar icon  , and the process is named McAfeeRansomwareInterceptorWin32.exe.How do I uninstall McAfee Ransomware Interceptor? The installer includes a built-in Uninstaller that gives you the option to uninstall the software when you run the installer again after installation. Or, you can remove McAfee Ransomware Interceptor through the standard Windows Programs and Features or Apps & features applet. Back to Contents When you right-click the McAfee Ransomware Interceptor taskbar icon, you are able to perform various tasks: 
When a threat is found, the detection is made visible via a balloon pop-up and a detection window as shown below:   Back to Contents
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