WininiCrypt Ransomware Removal Expert Solution (Including File Decryption Guide)

 

Brief Note on WininiCrypt Ransomware

With the enhancement in uses of Internet, the ransomware attacks are evolving to be very aggressive. Recently, a new member of ransomware named WininiCrypt Ransomware has been detected by a team of malware researchers. First of all, it has been reported on August 10th, 2017 that written on the Microsoft's .net framework. It is really one of the most malicious System infection that causes several terrible issues on the affected System. Being a notorious crypto malware, it targets wide range of documents that saved on any version of Windows operating system such as Windows XP, Vista, NT, Me, 7, 8, 10 and so on. It has the ability to break your PC without any consent. The sole intention of such an infection is to encrypt your all stored file and force victim to pay ransom fee.

Propagation Channels of WininiCrypt Ransomware

There are several transmission channels through which WininiCrypt Ransomware enters inside your PC. But some of the most common distribution channels are listed below :

1. Spam emails or junk mail attachments containing malicious hyperlinks or attachments.
2. Drive by downloads.
3. Bundling method
4. Social network sites containing malicious links or attachments.
5. Malvertising campaigns, pirated software, file sharing sources and much more.

Encryption Method of WininiCrypt Ransomware

As mentioned above that WininiCrypt Ransomware is mainly encrypt user's all stored file. This ransomware is triggered by its malicious executable files. As soon as enters inside the PC, it targets the predefined list of files. Generally, it encrypts frequently used file types. The encrypted files are renamed with [[email protected]] file extensions. Once performing the file encryption procedure completely, it replaces System wallpaper with a ransom note and ask victim to pay ransom fee. It advise victim that every documents are encoded and to get them back you should buy decryption key. The ransom message is usually displayed in an html file format. See the text which is presented in the ransom message of WininiCrypt Ransomware :

No need to believe on ransom message displayed by WininiCrypt Ransomware

Ransom message is just a tricky thing used by cyber hackers to scare victim and extort huge amount of online money from them. After getting such a scary message, most of the innocent user easily get agreed to make a deal with remote attacker. If you are also one of them then you need to be think twice before doing so. There is no any guarantees provided by its developers that you will get the free decryption tool even paying off the huge amount of ransom money. As long as it stays on your PC, you will lose both data as well as money forever. Henceforth, it is very necessary to delete WininiCrypt Ransomware immediately when it detected on your Computer.

 

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

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