How To Remove Apocalypse ransomware (+Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Know How To Restore Files from Apocalypse ransomware

Apocalypse ransomware is a highly vicious file encrypting virus that mainly designed to lock down the target system and encrypting files as well as forces users to pay ransom money. The main intention behind it to extort huge money by the phishing innocent users.  Like as other ransom ware it also uses a powerful encryption algorithm to lock all kinds of files and demands ransom money by the displaying error message and leave a ransom note. To know how to restore data and remove Apocalypse ransomware. Read this guide carefully till the end.

Know About Apocalypse ransomware:

Apocalypse ransomware is the latest file encryption virus that comes from a ransomware family. It is mainly designed to encrypt all kid of files which stored on the target system as well as demands ransom money for the decryption. It can easily lock down all the Windows based operating system including the latest version Windows 10 and encrypt all types of files Including word, documents, text, images, audios, videos, games, apps and so on. It silently gets installed into the system via the spam email attachments and deeply hides into the target PC with the aim to encrypt all stored files of the target system. It commonly uses a powerful encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt all stored files .During the encryption process it makes all the files totally inaccessible for the users by the appending “.encrypted” file extension at the end of every file. After completed the encryption process, it drops a ransom note README.txt” on the desktop screen which instruct users how to decrypt encrypted files.

Text presented within Apocalypse’s text files:

IF YOU ARE READING THIS MESSAGE, ALL THE FILES IN THIS COMPUTER HAVE BEEN CRYPTED!!

documents, pictures, videos, audio, backups, etc

IF YOU WANT TO RECOVER YOUR DATA, CONTACT THE EMAIL BELOW.

EMAIL: decrptionservice(@)mail.ru

WE WILL PROVIDE DECRYPTION SOFTWARE TO RECOVER YOU FILES.

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

IF YOU DONT CONTACT BEFORE 72 HOURS, ALL DATA WILL BE LOST FOREVER

This ransom note explained that their all types of personal and system files has been encrypted by the strong encryption algorithm therefore access any file is impossible. Files can be only decrypted by  a unique decryption tool and unique key that victim can purchase from the developer by the paying its cost. The price of the decryption key is between0.5 and 1.5 Bitcoin.They also offer 50% discount if victim will contact to the developer within 72 hours after encryption. Victim can establish contact by writing an email and send them to the provides email Id (fabianchik@mail.ru, cryptservice@inbox.ru, ransomware.attack@list.ru, decryptdata@inbox.ru, fabiansomware@mail.ru or decrptionservice@mail.ru) with an assigned ID as well.  Victim can attached one encrypted files for free decryption. The file does not contain any valuable data and should not exceed from 1 MB. At the end of the ransom note they warned, if victim will attempt to restore data and file from third party recovery software then they can loss their data permanently.

Should I Contact to Cyber-Criminals?

Cyber-criminal should not be trusted in any way, so we are highly recommended never try to contact with them and never think about to pay ransom money. If you will pay ransom money but there is no any guaranteed that they will send decryption key as they promised. In this way you can loss their data and money as well. It is only a trick to extort huge ransom money by the blackmailing innocent users. In most of the cases decryption is possible if the malicious program is still development or has definite infection. There are highly possibilities in this way it may gather your private and sensitive information like as email-id, password, bank account details, IP address, and geo location etc.

How To Restore Files from Apocalypse ransomware:

We know that your all files are very vital for you. But the paying money to the hacker is highly risky for the victim. There is no any guaranteed cyber-criminal will return your files as earlier condition. It is only a trick to makes illegal money through phishing innocent users. In order to restore files without paying money victim have to completely remove Apocalypse ransomware without any delay at the first detection by the using reputable antimalware tool. After that they can restore encrypted files and data by the using backup, volume shadow copy and using third party recovery software or tool.

Distribution Techniques of Apocalypse ransomware:

Like as other harmful infection Apocalypse ransomware also distributed into the system via various intrusive methods. Some of the most common methods are given below:

Spam email attachments: Cyber offender often sends thousands of spam email which contains malicious files like as word, documents, zip, archer, and other types of files. Opening such types of files cause the infiltration of lots of infections.

Downloading Freeware program: often users downloading and installing freeware program like as adobe reader, flash player, PDF creator etc. from third party webpage. They also skip to read the installation process as well as custom or advance options. Such types of installation trick cause the infiltration of lots of infections.

Updating System Software: Downloading and updating System Software from irrelevant sources like as torrent, emule etc.

Clicking on malicious links: Visiting commercial site and clicking on malicious links might cause the installation of lots of infections.

How To Protect the system from Apocalypse ransomware:

Users are highly advice be pay attentive while attached any files which comes through unknown address. If any file seems suspicious please don’t open. Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes before opening them. Users are highly advice stop the installation of freeware program from third party webpage. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. Select custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. Must update the System by the relevant sources. Don’t try to click on malicious and suspicious links. To keep the system Safe and secure users are highly advice scan the System with reputable antimalware tool.

Threat Summary

Name:  Apocalypse ransomware

File Extension:   .encrypted

Type:     Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description:            The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Ransom Demanding Message: README.txt

Distribution Method:     Spam Emails, Email Attachments

Recovery  Methods: In order to recover files victim must scan the system with removal tool to remove Apocalypse ransomware and then try to recover files by the using third party recovery Software.

[Tips & Tricks] How to remove Apocalypse ransomware ?

If your System has infected with Apocalypse ransomware , then be careful. You should try to remove this Ransomware from your computer immediately. As we all know that Ransomware is able to encrypt/lock your personal files stored in your computer hard drives by adding its own extension in each file. However, it spreads the copies of itself in each location of your computer quickly and makes all types of files encrypted. So, we recommended you to remove Apocalypse ransomware from System as soon as possible. Here, you can get proper solution to remove Ransomware from your machine. To remove crypto-malware, read the instructions given below.

Harmful impacts of Apocalypse ransomware : How it gets into your machine? And what it does?

Thanks to Cyber security experts & researchers who have discovered Apocalypse ransomware that is activity being distribute against computer users. It uses several techniques to get enters into your PCs and makes all files of your System locked. According to experts, cybercriminals uses several techniques to spread Apocalypse ransomware in your machine i.e.,

• Infected files: The hackers can create infected documents by injecting malicious codes in it and spread these malicious files via free software packages which you are downloaded from internet.
• Phishing Campaigns: Cybercriminals use email spam techniques to distribute Apocalypse ransomware on target machine. They can launch large scale email campaigns and develop such websites that will impersonate genuine services. As receipt or visitors, you will see stolen or fabricated content that forced the users into downloading and running the infected files.
• Malicious sites or file sharing network: Cyber crooks can redirect your browser’s search on shady or hacked websites and also use file sharing network to spread the harmful programs.

Further explanation about Apocalypse ransomware , this nasty Ransomware injects malicious codes in targeted machine and performs malicious actions against System security including disabled all the security application, block Firewall, Modifies System registry setting, locks all files and many other damages in your computer. The main motive of cybercriminals behinds the Ransomware attack is to lock your personal files and asks you to pay ransom money for decryption key. However, it spreads the copies of ransom note as explanation on your System screen which suggests you what to do when all files have been locked.

Apocalypse ransomware considered as crypto-virus helps extortionists to earn illegal money

It is another dangerous Ransomware program created cybercriminals for malware campaigns. Initially, the extortionists start injecting System registry to achieve and interfere with processes in Windows. However, it encrypts all files stored in your computer and displays the ransomware note in front of you on the screen. They demand certain amount of ransom money and ask you to contact their technical experts for further information about decryption key. We recommended you should not to pay any amount of extortion money for decryption. I am sure that Apocalypse ransomware or hacker behind this ransomware will never decrypt or recover your files at any cases. However, it could be set to delete all Shadow Volume copies from Windows Operating System. In case if your System has infected with Apocalypse ransomware , then you should try to remove Apocalypse ransomware and also try to know how to get back your encrypted data.

Preparation before starting the procedure to remove Apocalypse ransomware

• Before starting the removal process, make sure you have strong backup of your all files. You should have strong backup & recovery tool to insure your files against any data loss.
• You should follow the removal steps in proper ways and to do that you can open the instructions in front of your eyes.
• Be patient while removal process not done and follow the instructions carefully.

Procedure 1: Boot your PC in Safe Mode to isolate and remove Apocalypse ransomware

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “msconfig” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Now, go to “Boot” tab

Step 3: Select “Safe Boot > Network” and click on “Apply” and “OK”

Step 4: Click on “Restart” to go into safe mode

Procedure 2: Clean the System Registries, created by Apocalypse ransomware on your machine

In most of the cases, Apocalypse ransomware (Ransomware) targeted following System registries of Windows machine

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

To open registry editor and delete any values created by Apocalypse ransomware , you can follow the instruction given below

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “regedit” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Once System registry Editor opened, you can freely navigate to “Run and RunOnce” keys whose location are shown above

Step 3: Now, you can remove the value of virus by right clicking on it and removing it

Procedure 3: How to find files created by Apocalypse ransomware on your System?

Find files in Windows Operating System (For Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “explorer.exe” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Click on your PC either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC”

Step 3: Now, navigate to search box in top-right of your PC screen and type “file extension” after which type the file extension.

Find files in Windows Operating System (For Windows XP)

Step 1: Click on “Start Menu” icon and then choose “search” preference

Step 2: Now, choose “More Advanced options” from search assistant box

Step 3: After that, type the name of file which you are looking for and click on search button.

Procedure 4: How to restore or recover encrypted files? (Automatic Solution)

 

We recommended you to please avoid paying any extortion money for decryption and use powerful backup & recovery tool to restore files encrypted by Ransomware. You can easily restore all files locked by Ransomware if you have created backup of your files in some other external storage media drives. In case if you have not created any backup of your data or not backup & recovery software is not available in your computer, then you have to use third-party data recovery tool for creating backup. To do this, follow the instruction given below

Step 1: At first, you need to download “Data Recovery Tool”

Step 2: Now, execute “Data Recovery Setup” carefully by following On-Screen instructions

Step 3: After that, launch the software and scan the PC deeply to retrieve the files encrypted by Apocalypse ransomware

Step 4: Now, restore the files encrypted by Ransomware