Step To Delete Relock Ransomware & Decrypt Files

 

Delete Relock Ransomware

Brief Introduction of Relock Ransomware

Relock Ransomware is a newly identified ransomware that reported by the team of malware researchers on November 3rd, 2017. On the depth analysis of it's sample, team of security analysts are detected as the mid-tier crypto threat that uses highly advanced and secure cryptographic algorithms to encrypt all stored data and make them inaccessible or unreadable. The creators of this ransomware uses open source code to built it. Bear in your mind that it uses highly advanced and tricky methods to lock System files which cannot be easily recover until you pay the ransom fee.

Dispersal Channels of Relock Ransomware

The con artists of Relock Ransomware uses lots of deceptive ways to victimized Windows Computer but most of the times, it spread through spam emails or corrupted attachments. When you open any spam messages or email attachments that come in your inbox from the unknown sender then it's payload secretly lurk inside your PC. Besides spam campaigns, bundling method, torrent hackers, infected extremal devices, online games, P2P file sharing network etc are the most common channels through which it penetrates inside your PC.

File Encryption Procedure of Relock Ransomware

Upon getting inside the PC successfully, it applies strong AES-256 cipher algorithm to target the data container and add weird file extension "_[[email protected]]." file extension at the end of targeted filename. After adding weird file extension, it prevent users from accessing their all file types such as audios, photos, videos, PDFs, documents, images, presentation, eBooks, databases and much more. On the successful encryption procedure, it leave "!OoopsYourFilesLocked!.rtf"at the desktop and delete the file structure to prevent innocent user to decrypt file. It may also change your desktop background and displaying the following text in red color on the black background which may looks like as follow :

Dealing Method of Relock Ransomware

By delivering scary message, hackers asks victim to contact with provided email address and pay ransom fee. To get file back, System users easily get agreed to contact with hackers but some of the System users have reported that hackers ignored victims once ransom amount paid. Thus, paying the ransom fee is really not a wise decision to get encrypted files back. File recovery is only possible using the backup copy but to keep valuable data and PC safe forever, you should delete Relock Ransomware from your infected machine immediately after getting any harmful symptoms of it.

 

Safeguard Tips To Protect PC Against Relock Ransomware

  1. Avoid to download and install any unknown applications or dubious browser extension.
  2. Don't open any spam messages or malicious attachments.
  3. Backup your all valuable files and System on regular basis.
  4. Avoid to visit any torrent, hacked or gambling site.
  5. Always upgrade your Operating System and update your installed applications on regular basis.

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How To Remove Relock 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.

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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 Relock 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 Relock 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 Relock 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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