Delete CryptConsole Ransomware and Recover Corrupted Files

CryptConsole Ransomware – Initial Research Report

 

On January 26^th , 2017 some evidences against the CryptConsole Ransomware was made public by Online security investigators. They also said that distribution of this ransomware is not limited to Russia or Brazil. It has been spread on the planet Earth using the most influenced technology – the Internet. Unlike most of the famous ransomware, CryptConsole Ransomware encrypt files using some kind of military-grade advanced cipher and appends ‘_<96 RANDOM CHARATERS>’ to them without your consent. Afterwards, the ransomware demands 0.25 Bitcoin as ransom delivered to the Bitcoin wallet address – 1KG8rWYWRYHfvjVe8ddEyJNCg6HxVWYSQm in order to provide file decryption key. Unlike other cyber extortionists, its developers (or distributors) ask you to send screenshot of successful ransom pay off to [email protected] with your personal ID (AKA unique ID).

Beware! Security experts from Security Labs recommend against contacting the ransomware developers because when you contact them, they scare and convince you into paying off ransom soon enough. Though, while adding money to the Bitcoin base account, it is possible that attacker would collect your online banking credentials and empty your bank balance just in few seconds. You should know that while your computer is infected with CryptConsole Ransomware, there could more Spyware and Keylogger apps may installed on your computer. Such apps enable remote attackers to spy on your online activities and steal your critical informations related to bank accounts, social accounts, email accounts including personal identifiable informations. Thus, it is important to remove CryptConsole Ransomware from your computer ASAP.

CryptConsole Ransomware – Infiltration Tactics and Prevention Tips

First things first, CryptConsole Ransomware infiltrates your computer via a macro script enabled into a infectious document that arrives with spam emails. The spam email looks like suspicious because it contains phishing text and unexpected attachment. When you double click it to clear off your suspicious, CryptConsole Ransomware installer gets activated in the back ground without your awareness. Later on, you find the files having ‘-<96 RANDOM CHARACTERS>’ instead original extensions on the affected computer. These files become totally inaccessible and corrupted. Though, neither you get to read them nor modify them.

Therefore, we suggest you to pay you best attention while using your computer. It doesn’t matter either you are installing free software/games or checking out emails, you have to pay your best attention all the time. In order to prevent CryptConsole Ransomware and other identical infection, first of all, you have to keep a highly active Anti-spyware software installed and up-to-date on your computer. Not only that, you have to keep it activated as PRO instead using trial version of it. Second of all, you should avoid being a part of malicious activities like double clicking suspicious files, installing updates from unverified source and visiting spamming sites constantly.

Finally, to recover your encrypted files, first you need to delete CryptConsole Ransomware from your computer and then make use of Data Recovery Software or System Restore Point. You can also search on Google for ‘CryptConsole Ransomware Decryptor’ to find free decryption tool released by experts. CryptConsole Ransomware removal guide is following:

 

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How To Remove CryptConsole 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 CryptConsole 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 CryptConsole 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 CryptConsole 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.