Delete .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware From PC

Technical Details on .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware

Description on .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware

 

.CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware is a generic file-encoder Trojan which was reported on May 30^th, 2018. The malware may infect the user's machine through spam email campaign in which a malicious macro-enabled file gets delivered to the computer. Download or opening the file can allow the payload of this ransomware to invade the machine silently and then started vicious tasks onto the system's background. Without having the direct access to the victim's machine, the deceptive technique used to spread .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware allows criminal hackers to drop a harmful payload of the malware on the system.

Once it is installed, the threat will scan the memory disks of your computer and mark the specific files for encryption. This ransomware uses a unique encryption key to encipher the files saved on victim's machine and the decryption key is later sent to the remote servers operated by the developers of .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware. It can append the encrypted file name by adding '.CONTACTUS' extension to then. After that, the threat displays a ransom notification that can be identified in the desktop of affected computer. You can notice the ransom note which comes under the name of '!!!!RESTORE_FILES!!!.txt'.

How Does .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware Work?

The cyber extortionists responsible for this vicious attack uses a BitMessage account named '[email protected]' in order to provide the detailed instructions on how to pay a specific sum of ransom money to get the decryption tool needed for file restoration. However, the threat actors behind .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware demands 600 USD as a ransom fee to provide the decryptor. However, there is no guarantee that hackers can do the same that you wants after paying the asked ransom money. Paying ransom fee or contacting the criminal hackers is never recommended by the cyber security analyst.

This is because, people behind this vicious cyber attack will not provide the right decryption key which is important to decode the files encrypted by .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware even if you pay the specific sum of ransom amount. In this kind of situation, it would be wiser to take immediate action for the removal of this precarious infection completely and permanently from your system. For this purpose, you should use a powerful anti-malware shield to delete it safely from the computer. And then, use system recovery disk, backup copies and other popular services to recover the files enciphered due to .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware virus.

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How To Remove .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

• Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

• You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

• Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

• Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware related process

• Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

• Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

• Now go to the Process tab and find out .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware related process.

• Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

• Log on to Windows as Administrator.
• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

• Find System Tools and click System Restore.

• Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

• Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

• Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

• Now select the System Restore option from search results.
• From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

• Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

• Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

• Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

• Now Select Open System Restore option.

• Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

• Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

• Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

• Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

• Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the .CONTACTUS File Extension Ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

If you have any further question regarding this threat or its removal then you can directly ask your question from our experts. A panel of highly experienced and qualified tech support experts are waiting to help you.