Trident File Locker: How to Uninstall (Data Recovery Included)

Trident File Locker – All you need to know

 

Trident File Locker program has been spread all over the Internet. Recently, security experts analyzed its source code and made public some interesting facts. First fact is that this ransomware-type trojan is developed by madD3SIR3 (kind of code name). This program is available on Github.com as an official project which is sold to interested third parties via dark webs such as indetectables[.]net and leakforums[.]net. Next, you may have heard that a hacker was offering access to compromised email accounts on yandex.ru, actually the hacker (known as madD3SIR3) is now responsible for releasing Trident File Locker Building Kit. The file encoder is specially aimed at targeting Russian-speaking Windows users but as you know it has been spread all over the Internet, it can arrive onto your computer even if you are not in Russia.

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How effective is Trident File Locker comparing to its competitors

Indeed, Trident File Locker virus is not as effective as FireCrypt Ransomware and the Tox File encoder which were released at the first place. Few freelancer experts suspect that madD3SIR3 may be inspired by the developers of VenusLocker Virus because their builders share same behavior and working architectures. Unlike Cerber or Locky variant, Trident File Locker starts an encryption engine and move your important files into a password protected Archive and drops ransom note file named READ_IT.txt or RECOVER_DATA.txt or HOW TO UNLOCK FILES.txt or YOU HAVE BEEN HACKED.txt on your desktop as well as inside few commonly used folders like Music, Downloads, Videos and Documents.

Please note that Trident File Locker moves only certain types of files to password protected Archive. These files may be memorable images, classified presentation files, programming files, videos, musics and so on. Once these files are moved into archive, it will become nearly impossible to get back them without a per computer based-password.

How to deal with Trident File Locker?

In order to deal with Trident File Locker ransomware, you should make use of reputed Antimalware software. To get back your files, you try data recovery software or System Restore. During research we came across that it doesn’t delete Shadow volume copies of those files which are moved into a single password protected Archive. Hence, data recovery software would help you to get back your files safely. If you do not wish to use recovery software, you should try System restore option. But, remember that it will only work if you have created restore point before ransomware attacks. Otherwise, it will not restore files in original format.

Remove Trident File Locker (Complete Ransomware Removal Guide) – For Windows OS

 

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How To Remove Trident File Locker 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.

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

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  • Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Trident File Locker 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 Trident File Locker 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 Trident File Locker 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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