Sifreli Ransomware : Updated Ransomware Removal Guidelines

Turkish computer users facing continuous attacks of Sifreli Ransomware

 

Sifreli is identified as a Turkish ransomware that encrypt your files and append ".sifreli" malicious extension to each of the compromised files. This malware has been detected first time in 2014. However their developers releases an updated variant just after three years to compromise the users systems to make money by endangering your valuable files and data. After successful infiltration into your system It encrypts your files and then after add a new file extension following a ransom note on the users desktop to pay the demand money in order to purchase a decryption software. It replaces your existing system settings and registry files. Generally this kind of malware has been discovered by the evil minded hackers to make money illegally by attacking on important data or files.

Technical Analysis : Sifreli Ransomware

Name	Sifreli Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	".sifreli "
Ransom demand	$100 in Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, corrupt or bad scripts etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS

The ransom note informs you about the encryption has been done and personal information stolen. So if you wish to back your lost files and do not want to violate your secret information online then you have to pay the ransom. The makers of this ransom virus send an email to know the amount of ransom money. The email is "[email protected]".

Sifreli Ransomware follows distribution through phishing emails

Sifreli Ransomware also follows a malicious infection spreading ways by sending phishing emails to the users systems. The hackers specially designed emails with an attachment which looks like a doc file or an offer from a legit company which when downloaded by the users on their system then It silently drop a malicious executable on the system which automatically executed on it and rapidly spread on the entire system. It may also came through fake links or websites, corrupt programs or exploit kits and so on.

What should be done to remove Sifreli Ransomware from your system?

However if you got infected with the ransom virus and your files been encrypted so the very first thing you have to do to remove Sifreli Ransomware if you want to avoid some severe damages. Then after run your kept backups to restore lost data or files. You should always use a strong and real time protection giving antivirus which prevents you from attacks of ransomware.  

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Sifreli 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 Sifreli 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 Sifreli 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 Sifreli 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\[Sifreli Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Sifreli 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 Sifreli 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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