Remove Dharma Ransomware and Restore ‘Encrypted Files’

 

After reading this article you will be able to remove Dharma Ransomware and restore your files without any trouble. This article contains detailed information related to the ransomware activities and negative impacts along with solution to keep your system clean. Kindly read it carefully!!

Dharma Ransomware

Analysis Report on Dharma Ransomware

Last week, ransomware infection named Dharma Ransomware was unleashed and in a very meantime it draw attention of a number of security researcher firms. Because it successfully corrupted a thousand of PC users data and asked them to pay a ransom payment in order to release per PC-based decryption key. The ransomware shares an email address – [email protected] with victims and suggest them to contact for more information on getting files back. Just like other ransomware, Dharma Ransomware also uses AES-256 encryption standard in order to encode files so that victims could not decode files without a proper private key. If you are looking for a free decryption tool to decrypt your files then there is a bad news that researchers are still working on it, may be in future you may find one.

But there is also a good news that you can restore your corrupted files (“.[[email protected]].dharma”) by following the alternative guideline created by our research team. This guide is safe and simple to utilize. But before proceeding, we suggest you to gather complete information by reading the article. So that, even, in future your PC doesn’t get victimized.

How does Dharma Ransomware work?

Unlike other cryptomalware, victims of the Dharma cryptomalware are not informed with a ransom message and its operators rely on users contacting them via email – [email protected]. We don’t support negotiations with ransomware authors because you are not suppose to receive a working decryptor even if you make payment withing given time. Forum reports from users who are members of a corporate network suggest that the Dharma virus may be unleashed to inflict maximum damages to system used in a profitable organizations.

Till now, Dharma Ransomware isn’t programmed to copy itself and execute its malicious files on computers connected to same network. Dharma Ransomware does not represent an innovation like other cryptomalware but it’s extremely effective, and AV engines may face difficulties for detecting & deleting its executable files.

 

In order to safeguard your system, you are recommended to avoid opening spam emails, visiting suspicious domain, installing freeware. If it is necessary then read complete details especially when you are directed to download or open a file arrived via email.

However, before starting recovery, we suggest you to delete Dharma Ransomware immediately from your system. Follow the guide:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Dharma Ransomware

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Dharma 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 Dharma 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 Dharma 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 Dharma Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

  • Click Windows Flag and R button together.

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  • Type “regedit” and click OK button

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  • Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[Dharma Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Dharma Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

  • Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

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  • Type msconfig and press Enter

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

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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 Dharma 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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