How Do I Remove [email protected] Ransomware From Windows OS (Uninstall Guide)

 

[email protected] Ransomware – Latest Analysis Report

Security investigators suspect that [email protected] Ransomware is a variant of FenixLocker which was first spotted in the end of September 2016 ,creates file.exe file size of 45MB on the affected PC. It is released integrated with an AES encipher standard that allows the ransomware to encrypt indexed files on the system and generate per PC-based unique key and unlock key. Hence, without this unlock key, your files will not be decrypted. Though, in order to buy unlock key (aka private or decryption key) you will be suggested to contact the ransomware developers via email – [email protected] along with your Unique key so that developers could recognize your system. However, they will ask you to pay around 2 BTC (roughly 1600 USD) via Bitcoin base waller in order to deliver unlock key to you. Beware! Security experts strongly suggest against paying ransom to the cyber extortionists, because financial stability encourages them to spread the infection more constantly. They might target your system again and again in order to extort money.

Furthermore, Experts revealed that, [email protected] Ransomware comes alone but it may install a number of malware and spyware by connecting to its command and control server (C&C) using your PC's Internet connection without your awareness. Hence, while you make any online banking transaction using your affected system's web browser (or other app), your credentials associated with online banking system are recorded and stolen by installed spyware. Later on, these credentials will be sent to cyber extortionists who may use them to hack into your bank accounts and rob your money just in few seconds. If don't take action against [email protected] Ransomware as soon as possible, dooms day will begin in your life.

Infiltration Method of [email protected] Ransomware

Primarily, [email protected] Ransomware is delivered to your Windows is through spam email containing suspicious attachments or phishing message (SET). Emails containing fake invoice or receipt will arrive on your inbox. These email messages will be created with the intention of tricking you into opening the attached file. When you open the attached file or links, installation of [email protected] Ransomware will begin in the background. The [email protected] Ransomware also will make changes to the affected computer's default settings to ensure that the it runs automatically whenever Windows reboots.

Preventing [email protected] Ransomware Infection

To prevent [email protected] Ransomware attacks, you should be genuinely curious while surfing internet, you shouldn't install any updates or free programs from unofficial websites. Fabricated updates like “install VLC player update” or “Windows critical update” or “Firefox update is available” contains installers of [email protected] Ransomware, if you install any of such updates that pop out on your web browser may endanger your system. Next, most importantly, keep a highly effective ransomware installed on your system. And do not forget to keep it updated, also remember that use of PRO version Antivirus will provide real-time protection against [email protected] Ransomware or other similar threats.

Therefore, before proceeding file restoring technique, we suggest you to delete [email protected] Ransomware from affected Windows operating system first. Follow the provided guideline:

 

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By [email protected] Ransomware

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by [email protected] Ransomware virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete [email protected] Ransomware virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove [email protected] Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1 – Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

• Click Windows Flag and R button together.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button

• Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[[email protected] Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[[email protected] Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

• Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

• Type msconfig and press Enter

• Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

• Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
• While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
• Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
• Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
• Select the System Restore option from the list.
• Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
• Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed [email protected] Ransomware virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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