Delete Gendarmerie Ransomware & Retrieve .Hacking Encoded Files

Depth-Analysis on Gendarmerie Ransomware

 

Gendarmerie Ransomware is a newly detected file-encrypting virus which appears to be a new variant of FBI Moneypak Ransomware infection. This previously reported malware was used to attack the computer users located in USA. However, this new ransomware threat appears to attack the system users in France and the alternative of FBI in France is known as Gendarmerie. As compare to other destructive file-encoder viruses, this ransomware is usually distributed with the help of spam emails which attaches a fake copy of PayPal, Amazon and social networking services.

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Besides, in the spam email campaigns, the targeted computer users are suggested to open the file attached onto them which immediately runs the malicious payload of Gendarmerie Ransomware. Needless to say, you should avoid opening the file attached to such emails because they mainly distributed malware and try to get benefited through illegal activities. According to the cyber security analysts, this malware gets installed onto the machine through a macro-script which may bypass some anti-virus scanners. The threat features an obfuscation layer and it is not rare that you may get infected with Gendarmerie Ransomware after visiting some insecure or malware-laden sites.

Gendarmerie Ransomware : Working Methods & Prevention Tips

This notorious ransomware is based on HiddenTear ransomware project which was published by Utku Sen which continues to be exploited by the criminal hackers in an easy-to-use ransomware development kit. Based on the research report, Gendarmerie Ransomware uses a custom AES-256 cipher in order to encode the files stored on compromised machine. Once it encrypts the files stored onto it, the malware appends the enciphered file extension by adding ‘.hacking’ weird extension. It mainly targets data containers with following files: images, audio, eBooks, presentations, text, videos, spreadsheets and databases.

Unfortunately, the encoded databases cannot be opened until it gets decrypted. The one and only people which have access to the decryptor is the cyber extortionists responsible for Gendarmerie Ransomware attack. The ransom notification displayed by this malware can be found on the desktop of contaminated system with a name ‘Message_Important.txt’ which is in French language. Unlike the previously detected FBI Moneypak Ransomware, the cyber criminals behind this threat request users to purchase a Neosurf card that can be used for the ransom payment over the Internet. However, you should avoid paying ransom money, instead remove Gendarmerie Ransomware as early as possible.

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A: How To Remove Gendarmerie Ransomware From Your PC

Step: 1 How to Reboot Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.

  • Click on Restart button to restart your computer
  • Press and hold down the F8 key during the restart process.

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  • From the boot menu, select Safe Mode with Networking using the arrow keys.

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Step: 2 How to Kill Gendarmerie Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard

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  • It will Open Task manager on Windows
  • Go to Process tab, find the Gendarmerie Ransomware related Process.

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  • Now click on on End Process button to close that task.

Step: 3 Uninstall Gendarmerie Ransomware From Windows Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

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  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

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  • Choose and remove all Gendarmerie Ransomware related items from list.

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B: How to Restore Gendarmerie Ransomware Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing Gendarmerie Ransomware from PC, it is important that users should restore encrypted files. Since, ransomware encrypts almost all the stored files except the shadow copies, one should attempt to restore original files and folders using shadow copies. This is where ShadowExplorer can prove to be handy.

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  • Once downloaded, install ShadowExplorer in your PC
  • Double Click to open it and now select C: drive from left panel

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  • In the date filed, users are recommended to select time frame of atleast a month ago
  • Select and browse to the folder having encrypted data
  • Right Click on the encrypted data and files
  • Choose Export option and select a specific destination for restoring the original files

Method:2 Restore Windows PC to Default Factory Settings

Following the above mentioned steps will help in removing Gendarmerie Ransomware from PC. However, if still infection persists, users are advised to restore their Windows PC to its Default Factory Settings.

System Restore in Windows XP

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

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  • Find System Tools and click System Restore

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Method:3 Using Data Recovery Software

Restore your files encrypted by Gendarmerie Ransomware with help of Data Recovery Software

We understand how important is data for you. Incase the encrypted data cannot be restored using the above methods, users are advised to restore and recover original data using data recovery software.

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