Remove Cryptofag Ransomware and Recover Encoded Files with Ease

Cryptofag Ransomware – First Analysis Report

 

January 17^th, 2017 was the unlucky day for Cryptofag Ransomware developers because Online security investigators published report against the ransomware on the same day. This ransomware didn't take a long for drawing attention of the researchers. Unlike most of the infamous crypto-virus, it doesn't append any extension to encrypted files. Indeed, Cryptofag Ransomware marks targeted files by modifying their headers. It worths to know that the crypto-virus is powered by a custom encryption engine that works on AES-256 cipher to handle file encrypting process on the affected Windows PC. Knowing its impacts actually scare me. Cryptofag Ransomware is not just an ordinary virus, it takes over on your computer and locks unprotected files on removable media drives, local disks and mapped networks drives as well.

Speaking about its distribution includes email inbox containing a spam message with attachments. Though security experts warn that dropper or script for the Cryptofag Ransomware may be disguised as a bill, an archive or an invoice as images that you will be suggested to double click with Admin privilege. Such emails look suspicious, hence you may not stop yourself from opening the attached file. But when you execute any of them, your computer is injected with Cryptofag cryptomalware. Moreover, this ransomware acts like Spora Ransomware and drops file on the desktop – 'HACKED.OPENME' and 'KEY2017.KEEPME'. First one serves as ransom note provider and last one contains public key (aka Unique ID to identify the specific computer)

Summary of Ransom note of Cryptofag Ransomware

Later on, you see important files on the system are having an unique heading, when you click to open, you just get response like “this file has been corrupted” or “file is locked” or “you don't have permission to open the file”. No matter, how many times you try, you just fail to open them. In order to provide file decryption key ransomware attackers demands $800 USD to be paid withing 48 hours via Bitcoin Wallet. Otherwise, they secured decryption key will be removed permanently from the server.

Prevent Tips and Data Recovery option

To keep your computer ransomware free, you have create a security shield around your computer by installing a legitimate Antivirus software that should capable enough of providing real time protection against ransomware. Above all, you should end up you unsuspecting behavior while browsing Internet. Even, you should never ever install pirated games or software on your computer running Windows.

Next, after removing Cryptofag Ransomware and related files completely from your computer, you can make use of Data Recovery Software or Search on Google as 'Cryptofag Ransomware Decryption Tool' in order to recover your files.

 

As of now, kindly follow the given guideline to remove Cryptofag Ransomware and file recovery:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Cryptofag Ransomware

How To Remove Cryptofag 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.

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

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

End Cryptofag Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

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

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

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

Uninstall Cryptofag Ransomware From Windows 7 Control Panel

• Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

• Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

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

Uninstall Cryptofag Ransomware From Windows 8 Control Panel

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

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

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

Delete Cryptofag Ransomware From Windows 10 Control Panel

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

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

• Select and Remove all Cryptofag Ransomware related programs.

Remove Cryptofag Ransomware Related Registry Entries

• Press Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Select and remove all Cryptofag Ransomware related entries.

Remove Cryptofag Ransomware Infection From msconfig

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

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

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

Hope the above process has helped you in removing the Cryptofag 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 Cryptofag 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.