DummyCrypt Ransomware Removal Effective Guide (Including Decryption Procedure)

What do you know about DummyCrypt Ransomware?

DummyCrypt Ransomware is a recently detected ransomware by malware researcher. This variant of ransomware is also known as “DummyEncrypter”. As it name suggest Dummy but actually it is not Dummy at all. It seems to be an independent ransomware that includes a screen locker and uses strong AES-256 encryption algorithm to take the victim's file hostage. Rather than belong the large family of ransomware threat, it is likely newcomers that works independently. Later, it may possible that this ransomware and its variants establishes the new ransomware family and they may be responsible for the additional ransomware attacks in the future. Like other ransomware, it attack almost all Windows PC including Windows XP, NT, Me, Vista, 7, Server 2003, Server 2005, Server 2008, 8, 10 and so on.

How does DummyCrypt Ransomware attack Windows PC and how to prevent it?

According to the researcher DummyCrypt Ransomware is usually distributed through the freeware or shareware programs and spam campaigns. It can secretly gets installed on your PC when you download or install any cost free application such as images, videos, online games, music, PDFs, documents etc and open any spam messages or attachments that contain suspicious links. Apart from these, it can also targeted the Windows PC via corrupted or hacked sites, malicious links, infected devices, file sharing network and much more. It always changes its tricks to victimized PC but you can avoid it by keeping some points in your mind which are as follows :

1. Do not open any suspicious attachments or links from Emails.
2. Avoid to visit any gambling/hacked site.
3. Be careful while downloading and installing anything from the Internet.
4. Choose always Custom/Advanced installation mode instead of Typical/Standard ones.
5. Install a trusted or well-reputable anti-virus program and scan your PC on the regular basis.

How does DummyCrypt Ransomware operates on Windows PC?

Similar to the other ransomware, it encrypts files but it only targeting files whose size is smaller than 50MB. After getting intrudes inside the PC, DummyCrypt Ransomware perform a depth scan to target files. It encrypts almost all file types including images, videos, PDFs, Excels, databases etc. The infected files can be easily identified because it renames the original file name by adding '.***' at the end of the file name. It makes all targeted files inaccessible and then display a lock screen that prevents innocent users from accessing their desktop. The lockscreen contains the following message :

How to deal with DummyCrypt Ransomware?

By displaying ransom note or message, the creators of DummyCrypt Ransomware asks victim to pay ransom fee. According to the researcher, it is unlikely that data will be restored even paying the huge amount of ransom fee. Most of the cases, hackers ignore victim after getting ransom fee. Thus, it is strictly warned by victim that you should not pay ransom fee or make deal with hackers at any circumstances. Although, the lock screen can be easily bypass through the Safe Mode. Scroll down and get an appropriate solution to delete DummyCrypt Ransomware and decrypt all files.

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A: How To Remove DummyCrypt 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.

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

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

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard

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

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

Step: 3 Uninstall DummyCrypt Ransomware From Windows Control Panel

• Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

• Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

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

B: How to Restore DummyCrypt Ransomware Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing DummyCrypt 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

• 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 DummyCrypt 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.

• 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.

Method:3 Using Data Recovery Software

Restore your files encrypted by DummyCrypt 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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