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Technical Report On Dot Ransomware

More Information About Dot Ransomware

Dot Ransomware AKA .dot File Extension Ransomware was firstly spotted in middle of the February 2017. It is still under investigation; however, it is already known that it operates like Ransomware-as-a-Service (RasS). It can get inside the PC silently and encrypts all stored files including MS office documents, audios, videos, images and more by using AES algorithm. It also applies to the end of every encrypted file – ‘.locked[THREE RANDOM LETTERS].’ The ransomware demands for different ransom sums depending on the victim’s country, include different instructions, or encrypt only specific files. After the encryption process it leaves two files. One is called CORE.exe and other is builder.zip, the file that contains tools for creating and instructions. A CLI tool which allows the users to customize the following options:

• Sent 0.5 Bitcoin to mentioned address
• Special prices decryption as per country
• Ransomware decoding Price
• Extension encryption
• Encryption type (full or first four megabytes for each file)

Cyber criminals always offer to purchase decryption key but victims are advised not to do it because its not guarantee that hackers provide you decryption tool after paying the amount.

Intrusion Method Used By Dot Ransomware

Most common source of Dot Ransomware is Spammy email attachments. Such type of attachments contain malicious threat like the ransomware. If user open this type of attachments which is sent by unknown source or person then, it can easily sneak the PC. So, user should not open these type of attachments which is not familiar for you. Other source of this ransomware are malicious links, pirated software, cost free application and more.

Harmful Impacts Made By Dot Ransomware

Main objective of Dot Ransomware locked all PC files and drop a ransom note. It contains an information about the System files and their recovering ways. It asks the victim to pay the huge amount of money as a ransom fee to get files back. Users should not paid the ransom amount to hackers because its a full scam for cheating money. You should remove Dot Ransomware from the Windows OS as quickly as possible.

 

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How To Remove Dot 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 Dot 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 Dot 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 Dot 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.