Guideline For Removing DolphinTear Ransomware & Recovering ‘.DOLPHIN’ Extension Files

Latest Research Report on DolphinTear Ransomware

 

DolphinTear Ransomware (also known as .DOLPHINE Extension Virus) is built using HiddenTear platform. You may have heard that HiddenTear was an educational project and uploaded on the Github by a programmer named Utku Sen. Today threat actors are using this portal for developing varieties of ransomware and virus encoder viruses. First, DolphinTear virus was detected on several computers running Windows operating system in the first week of the June 2017. during depth analysis we couldn't find any digital signature or User names. Seems like it is developed by highly experienced threat actors. We have found most of the cases in Germany pointing out towards DolphinTear Ransomware attacks. The ransomware generates a ransom message file which is completely written in Germany language. Hence, it is possible that its developers may be from Germany. Significantly, the note states that “Files were encrypted with I-AM-A-DOLPHIN.” Further, it worth mentioning that DolphinTear encoder uses a customized AES-256 cipher to encipher your important files and generate 256-bit long private key and public key.

remove  DolphinTear Ransomware

You should remember that DolphinTear Ransomware drops ransom note file named as 'LIES_MICH.txt' which means 'READ_ME.txt' onto compromised Desktop and also inside few folders containing '.DOLPHIN' extension files. After reading its note, we got to know that it provides no channels or source to communicate with the developers (threat actors). In other words, there was no information related to their private email address or ONION sites. Though, we suspect that the DolphinTear file encoder program must be in development phase. Currently, the ransomware is delivered to the potential victims. The ransomware is specially aimed at targeting computers running on 32-bits architectures. But it is possible that it can invade 64-bit architectures as well. AV vendors have discovered following objects associated with DolphinTear Ransomware:

  • -Ransom_HIDDENTEARDOLPHIN.A
  • -Ransomware-FTD!702C31F7C80A
  • -Trojan.Agent!Gzn12SgUOAk
  • -Trojan.Ransom.DolphinTear
  • -MSIL/Cryptear.A!tr
  • -Ransom:MSIL/Ryzerlo.A
  • -Ransom_GENTEAR.SM

Preventing DolphinTear Ransomware Infection

If you keep a multi-layered security software installed and up-to-date with everything onto your system then you can expect instant protection against ransomware and other threats. In addition, you have to avoid double clicking Junk email attachments and shady links. More importantly, you have to avoid installing trojanized updates from certainly redirected sources. Usually, such source deliver varieties of infection. While downloading files from Torrent sites, you have to deselect unwanted/suspicious files before proceeding download. This way you can keep your computer safe.

Finally, we recommend you to delete DolphinTear Ransomware and recover '.DOLPHIN' extension files using following guideline:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect DolphinTear Ransomware

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How To Remove DolphinTear Ransomware From Your PC

Start 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.

Safe Mode 1

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

Safe Mode 2

  • Now your computer will get started in Safe Mode with Networking.

End DolphinTear Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard.

TM 1

  • Task manager Windows will get opened on your computer screen.
  • Go to Precess tab, find the DolphinTear Ransomware related Process.

TM3

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

Uninstall DolphinTear Ransomware From Windows 7 Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

Win 7 CP 1

  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

Win 7 CP 2

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

Win 7 CP 3

Uninstall DolphinTear Ransomware From Windows 8 Control Panel

  • On right edge of screen, Click on Search button and type “Control Panel”.

Win 8 CP 1

  • Now choose the Uninstall a Program option from Programs category.

Win 8 CP 2

  • Find and delete DolphinTear Ransomware related items from the programs list.

Win 8 CP 3

Delete DolphinTear Ransomware From Windows 10 Control Panel

  • Click on Start button and search Control Panel from Search Box.

Win 10 CP 1-2

  • Got to Programs and select the Uninstall a Program option.

Win 10 CP 2

  • Select and Remove all DolphinTear Ransomware related programs.

Win 10 CP 2

Remove DolphinTear Ransomware Related Registry Entries

  • Press Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box

Registry 1

  • Type “regedit” and click OK button.

regedity

  • Select and remove all DolphinTear Ransomware related entries.

Remove DolphinTear Ransomware Infection From msconfig

  • Open Run Box by pressing Windows+R buttons together.

Misconfig

  • Now type “msconfig” in the Run Box and press Enter.

Misconfig 1

  • Open Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Misconfig 3

Hope the above process has helped you in removing the DolphinTear Ransomware virus completely from your computer. If you still have this nasty ransomware left in your PC then you should opt for a malware removal tool. It is the most easy way to remove this harmful computer virus from your computer. Download the Free DolphinTear Ransomware Scanner on your system and scan your computer. It can easily find and remove this pesky ransomware threat from your PC.

If you have any questions regarding the removal of this virus then you can ask your question from your PC security experts. They will feel happy to solve your problem.

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