Step To Delete Pennywise Ransomware & Decrypt Files Easily

Researchers Report on Pennywise Ransomware

 

Pennywise Ransomware is one of the infamous file-encryption ransomware that inspired by the main character of the famous books of Stephen King's. Some of the System experts and malware researchers are reported it as the latest version of the Jigsaw ransomware that renames almost all locked files with .beep file extension and then makes then unable to access their crucial files. Does not matter what type of System you are using because it is capable for infecting almost all version of Windows System including Windows Vista, NT, Sever, XP, Me, 7, 8 and the latest version Windows 10. Before getting too much details about it's payload and file encryption procedure, you have to know that first of all it's sample has been reported on the October 23rd, 2017. It was found on the online security platform that used by malware researchers to exchanges the notes and samples.

More Details You Should Know About Pennywise Ransomware

The creators of this ransomware continues to use image of scary clown to brand their products and the malicious codes revealed that it is perfectly designed to create folder on the primary system disk named "C:\FileSystemSimulation\". It is known to lock almost all file types and generate the program window that offers detail to compromised System user. At the time of initial research, it is known to target almost one hundred twenty-seven types of file for the file encryption. It is perfectly designed to encrypt almost all standard file formats that mostly used by System user. The encrypted data of this ransomware can be easily marked because it renames the original file name with ".beep" file maker. On the successful file encryption, it leaves a ransom window which looks like as follow :

Depth Analysis Report on Ransom Message Displayed By Pennywise Ransomware

Ransom messages usually informs victim about the file encryption and they asks victim to pay ransom fee. By displaying scary messages, some of the System user think that "Paying Fee" is only the possible way to decrypt files or get the files back but it is not a right decision. You can easily recover them using the backup copy. Bear in your mind that the creator of this ransomware has no any intention to decrypt your files even paying off the ransom fee. Once you pay ransom fee, hackers with gather your all sensitive data and later forwarded them to hackers for illicit purposes. Therefore, you should delete Pennywise Ransomware from your compromised machine rather than making a deal with remote attackers.

Silent Sources of Pennywise Ransomware Infiltration

• Bundling method that offers several download packages.
• Spam campaigns or junk mail attachments that sent from unknown sender to your inbox.
• Gambling websites that offers various digital downloads.
• Infected external devices that used by unknown to share or transfer data.
• Torrent hackers, P2P file sharing network, online games etc.

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Remove Pennywise Ransomware From Your PC

Step 1: Remove Pennywise Ransomware 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 Pennywise Ransomware 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 Pennywise Ransomware

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

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

Step 4 : Remove Pennywise Ransomware Virus From Registry Entry

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

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove Pennywise Ransomware 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 Pennywise Ransomware 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 Pennywise Ransomware 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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