Assistance For Removing .yum File Extension Ransomware from Windows 8

 

An Introduction To .yum File Extension Ransomware

.yum File Extension Ransomware is a variant of its ransomware family and encrypts the files to make the whole system inaccessible. It has been recently reported. The user will need the decryption code to unlock the files and they pay the ransom which is totally wrong. Let’s know what are the techniques that hackers uses to grab the money for solving their wrong intention.

How Will .yum File Extension Ransomware Enter Into Your Computer?

This is the first question that how will your computer get infected by .yum File Extension Ransomware. This virus will enter by different methods like unpatched software, social media, spam email attachments, peer to peer file sharing network, visiting malicious websites, clicking on suspicious links etc.

How Does .yum File Extension Ransomware Encrypts Your Files

.yum File Extension Ransomware uses a specific file type encipher. It encrypts the files by adding the suffix and change the filename. The file name will changed by the extension. Many files get encrypted by this ransomware virus such as images, video, audio, documents, spreadsheets, power-points etc. The file format which get encrypted are .jpg, .png, .jpeg, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .docx, .pptx, .mp3, .mp4 and so on.

Information About .yum File Extension Ransomware

.yum File Extension Ransomware uses the ransom note to inform victim about the encrypted files and the payment mode. The ransom note will display in the form of txt file which contains nasty message to demand ransom amount. The hackers use this file to warn you that your file has encrypted and you will need to pay the ransom.

The warning message contains email ID to contact them and are used to instruct victim to contact for the payment. The hackers will also give you a deadline to pay the amount. But they will not give you any decryption code to unlock your files. So paying money to them is not a wise step. You should use the file restoring process to recover it by a data recovery software.

 

What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By .yum File Extension 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 .yum File Extension 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 .yum File Extension 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 .yum File Extension 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\[.yum File Extension Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[.yum File Extension 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 .yum File Extension 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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