Terminate ‘[email protected]’ Ransomware and Recover Encrypted Files

'[email protected]' Ransomware – How Dangerous is It?

 

Apparently, seems like 2017 is also going to be the year of Dharma ransomware family, since couple of days before '[email protected]' Ransomware was spotted by freelancer security researchers. After initial analysis report they confirmed that '[email protected]' variant belongs to the Dharma Family. The ransomware is still being spread over the Internet using malvertising techniques. '[email protected]' Ransomware is delivered to computers running Windows via spam emails containing deceptive message fro trusted and infamous services like Paypal, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. The email may display legitimate logos and slogans in order to lure you into double clicking the attached files. Attachments file can be a ZIP or Word format file, when you download and execute it, it enables macro and starts downloading components of '[email protected]' Ransomware without your knowledge. Later on, you find that your saved files are encrypted and you will be forced to purchase decryption key from the attackers to get back your files.

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Since, the ransomware is identical to '[email protected]' Ransomware, you should not believe on the attackers. In most cases, after getting paid attackers ignore victims or don't provide proper help for decrypting files. Beside, they are kind of cyber extortionist, once you pay them, they will target you again and again in order to extort money from you. Is that what you want? Getting blackmailed and exposing online banking credentials to cyber criminals. You need to think about getting rid of '[email protected]' Ransomware permanently. Now, you should know that the ransom deploys a custom cipher made of combining RSA and AES to encrypt your files, though decryption of these files with a decryption tool is impossible. However, there are few alternative ways that might help you to recover your files. But first you need to gather proper information so that in future you don't become a victim again.

How to prevent '[email protected]' Ransomware infection?

To do so, you have to keep yourself completely active. First of all, you need to install an efficient Antivirus software of yours choice. Afterwards, you need to keep it up-to-date always. Also, you should not rely on Demo or Trial version Security software when it comes to your computer's security. Investing few dollars can save your best moments or most important files safe. You should remember that an updated Antivirus software fight against latest threats like '[email protected]' Ransomware 24 hours in a day.

Most importantly, you have to avoid installing existing software or windows updates from redirected links. Even, you should not double click suspicious attachments arrived via spam emails in order to clear off your suspicion. While injecting removable media drives, you should scan it first with your Antivirus software. This is how you can prevent '[email protected]' Ransomware infection in future.

What to do next?

Next, you should try to recover your encrypted files after removing '[email protected]' Ransomware completely from your affected Windows machine. For recovering your files you can make use of Data Recovery Software or System Restore Point. Data Recovery Software allows you to recover your encrypted data from shadow volume copies of local disk whereas System Restore Point enable you to restore your whole computer to an earlier date when it wasn't infected with '[email protected]' Ransomware and your files were safe. Both options are useful.

 

Now, Kindly! Follow the given '[email protected]' Ransomware removal guide:

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How To Remove ‘[email protected]’ Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

  • Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

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  • You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

Safe mode

  • Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

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  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all ‘[email protected]’ Ransomware related process

  • Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

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  • Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

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  • Now go to the Process tab and find out ‘[email protected]’ Ransomware related process.

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  • Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

  • Log on to Windows as Administrator.
  • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

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  • Find System Tools and click System Restore.

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  • Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

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  • Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

  • Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

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  • Now select the System Restore option from search results.
  • From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

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  • Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

  • Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

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  • Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

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  • Now Select Open System Restore option.

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  • Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

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  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

  • Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

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  • Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

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  • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

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  • Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

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Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the ‘[email protected]’ Ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

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If you have any further question regarding this threat or its removal then you can directly ask your question from our experts. A panel of highly experienced and qualified tech support experts are waiting to help you.

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