Know How To Delete VenusLocker virus And Restore Encrypted Files

 

This post will definitely help you to get rid of VenusLocker virus and restore all '.VenusLocker' encrypted files. Follow the instructions carefully and remove it from your affected PC.

Information About VenusLocker virus

VenusLocker virus is one of the worst System infection which belongs to the ransomware family. It is based on the EDA2 and used to take the hostage of victim's file. It mainly encrypts your all stored files by using strong AES-256 encryption algorithm. The affected objects can be easily identified because it appends '.Venusf' file extension at the end of the file and makes nearly impossible to recover all encrypted files.

On the completion of the encryption process, it displays a ransom note in the form of a single file which contained a file named as Co3FhMAWcAEp-5y.jpg. It automatically changes the Desktop image of infected PC and leaves a ransom note which demands that victims have to contact with [email protected] to get all details on attack and the payment. The ransom note also dropped by this ransomware in text form too in the files which entitled as 'ReadMe.txt' in directories. This type of ransomware is specially created by cyber offenders for commercial purposes.

Wallpaper images changed by VenusLocker virus

How VenusLocker virus Attacks On The User PC?

Generally, VenusLocker virus attacks the user PC via Internet by using several distribution channels. It always changes its deceptive tricks and techniques to attack the PC but the most common distribution channels are freeware and shareware packages, infected external devices, torrent files, infected removable devices, P2P file sharing network etc. To keep stay away from your PC from the attack of this ransomware, you need to know about its intrusion method.

 

Is It Necessary To Pay The Ransom Amount?

The ransom amount is approximately 0.15 BTC which demanded by its developer. The developer of this ransomware asks you to pay the ransom amount to get a unique decryption key and to decrypt your file. But before paying off the ransom amount, you have to think twice. There is no any guarantee that after paying off the ransom amount you will get the decryption key. Thus, security experts strongly advise System user that they should not make a deal with the cyber hackers and they should not pay a penny to third-party. If you want to get back your all encrypted files then you should delete VenusLocker virus from your compromised PC rather than pay off the ransom money.

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Remove VenusLocker virus From Your PC

Step 1: Remove VenusLocker virus in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove VenusLocker virus using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To VenusLocker virus

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find VenusLocker virus related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove VenusLocker virus Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove VenusLocker virus related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the VenusLocker virus virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the VenusLocker virus infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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