Uninstall LambdaLocker Ransomware and Restore Files Having ‘.lambda_l0cked’ Suffix

What Exactly is LambdaLocker Ransomware?

 

In January 2017, security investigator Michael Gillespie played very importantly role in discovery of LambdaLocker Ransomware and gathering evidences against it. It encodes files on your affected computer allegedly with a customized encryption cipher – made of the combination of SHA-256 and AES-256. The ransomware invades computer mostly via spam campaigns and malvertising. Once, the ransomware is activated, first of all, it indexes over 200 types of file on the compromised computer including removable media drives, mapped network drives and local disk. Afterwards, LambdaLocker Ransomware makes use of encryption engine and encode all files and generates two highly secured keys – first public key and last private key.

Later on, when you login into your computer, you see files are corrupted and having ‘.lambda_l0cked’ suffix just right after their original extension. For instance, ‘water-project.ppt’ will be transcoded to ‘water-project.ppt.lambda_l0cked’. When you try to open such files, you get response like ‘file is corrupted or unable to open’. Your Windows explorer or other file reader applications may not recognize the files. Decryption of these encoded files are nearly impossible without a per PC-based private key but the key is stored on ransomware’s C&C server. In order to provide the key, Attackers demands 0.5 BTC (currently, equal to 433.77 USD). Payments and file recovery instruction could be found in ‘READ_IT.hTml’ file dropped on the affected computer desktop. The ransom note is translated into English and Chinese. The ransom note also contains official symbol of the – ‘HλLF-LIFE’ by Valve Corp.

Ransom note of the LambdaLocker Ransomware:

!!!WARNING!!!

All of your files have been encrypted by LambdaLocker

Your ID: 4530-1099-2139-5329

 

We used AES-256 and SHA-256 encryption, please do not try to crack

Unlock mode

Step 1: Pay within one month

0.5 BTC currency to address 1MJodDvhmNG9ocRhhwvBzkGmttXP9ow7e2

Case sensitive, please copy it completely

Step 2: After completing the first step, send a message to [email protected]

Step 3: Please wait. We will send the secret key and unlocking program to you within 3 hours”

Is File Recovery Possible, If Computer is Infected with LambdaLocker Ransomware?

Of course, there are few alternative methods that could be used for recovering files or restoring files. You should know that LambdaLocker Ransomware is not efficiently programmed to delete shadow volume copies from the affected Windows. So that, you can make use of ShadowExplorer or Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery Software in order to recover your files encrypted with LambdaLocker Ransomware. Moreover, if you have a fair backup copy of your data then you should remove the ransomware first and then restore your file on the computer. Furthermore, it possible to restore your files by using ‘System Restore Point’ option given in the Windows operating system. It helps you to restore your system to the previous date when you computer wasn’t compromised with LambdaLocker Ransomware.

What to Do Next?

First of all, you should not repeat the same mistake like double clicking spam emails attachments or updating existing applications from redirected links while surfing web or clicking pop up ads without verifying source first. Such activities bring up LambdaLocker Ransomware on computer. Most importantly keep an efficient Antivirus software installed, up-to-date and licensed always. Now make use of following LambdaLocker Ransomware removal guide and file restoring technique.

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How To Remove LambdaLocker 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\[LambdaLocker Ransomware]

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

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

  • Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

Win+R

  • Type msconfig and press Enter

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

msconfig_startup

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 LambdaLocker 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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