Assistance For Removing DarkSide Ransomware from Windows 10

 

All Important Facts of DarkSide Ransomware That You Must Know

DarkSide Ransomware is an updated or latest variant of its Ransomware family that uses the family file extension to lock almost all users content such as PDFs, images, audios, videos, documents, databases, PDFs and many more. Like its predecessor, it is designed in such a way that it can compromise almost all version of System based on Windows OS. It locks users all files using strong AES cipher algorithm and then it convince the affected users or victims to pay USD in BitCoin in about few days time. The primary objective of this ransomware is to set a deadline in order to pay ransom and if victims doesn’t complies, its creators threaten victims to destroy the file decryption key.

Transmission Preferences of DarkSide Ransomware

DarkSide Ransomware is too much identical to original threat except for new C&C server configuration and the new extension added to System file names. Being a part of the ransomware family, its developers uses lots of tricky and deceptive ways but mainly the payload is distributed via corrupted MS Word files and spam emails. Spam emails contains dubious attachment and malicious scripts. Opening of any spam message may lead you to this infection. Its developers uses lots of distribution channels to compromise Windows machine but mainly spread via Internet. Therefore, System users must be attentive while performing the online operation.

Actions Performed By DarkSide Ransomware

• Enters inside the PC silently.
• Scans Windows PC in deep.
• DarkSide Ransomware target almost all file types.
• Uses family file extension to lock almost all content.
• Renames original file name.
• Produces a program window.
• Degrades System working speed.
• DarkSide Ransomware throws several fake security alerts, notifications or messages.
• Disables all firewall settings etc.

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

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