How To Remove .deadfiles file virus (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Tips To Restore Files from .deadfiles file virus from PC

.deadfiles file virus is a highly vicious file encrypting virus that is also known as crypto-malware. It is mainly designed to encrypt the compromised system data and files as well as demands ransom money in order to decrypt data by the leaves ransom note. Are you getting error message and ransom note while access any files. Are you unable to open any file as earlier. If yes, that means your system file is encrypted by the ransom or file virus. So you need to remove .deadfiles file virus and restore encrypted data. How it is possible this article will help you.

What is .deadfiles file virus?

.deadfiles file virus is a highly vicious file encrypting virus that belongs to the ransomware family. It was discovered by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom money by the phishing innocent users. The main aim behind to create this virus is to lock down the target System, encrypt all stored files of the compromised PC as well as forces users to pay ransom money for the decryption.  Cyber crook distributed this virus via the spam email attachments, freeware program, and other tricky ways. Once installed it deeply scan entire hard disk to encrypt all stored files. It is able to easily encrypt all personal and system files including word, documents, text, pictures, audios, videos and so on by the using strong encryption algorithm AES and RSA. It also makes the files totally inaccessible for the users by the appending “.deadfiles” file extension. Therefore accessing even single file is impossible for the users. While victim try to open any file then the error message and a ransom note HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html appears on the system screen which inform about the encrypted files and  demands ransom money.

The note states the following:

YOUR PERSONAL ID:

/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\

ALL YOUR IMPORTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!

YOUR FILES ARE SAFE! JUST MODIFIED ONLY. (RSA+AES)

ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE

WILL PERMENANTLY DESTROY YOUR FILE

DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES. DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.

NO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON INTERNET CAN HELP YOU. WE ONLY HAVE

SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM

WE GATHERED HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL PERSORNAL DATA. THESE DATA

ARE CURRENTLY STORED ON 4 PRIVATE SERVER. THIS SERVER WILL BE

IMMEDIATELY DESTROYED AFTER YOUR PAYMENT. WE ONLY SEEK MONEY

AND DO NOT WANT TO DAMAGE YOUR REPUTATION. IF YOU DECIDE TO

NOT PAY, WE WILL RELEASE THIS DATA TO PUBLIC OR RE-SELLER

YOU WILL CAN SEND US 2-3 NON-IMPORTANT FILES AND WE WILL

DECRYPT IT FOR FREE TO PROVE WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE YOUR FILES

BACK.

CONTACT US FOR PRICE (BITCOIN) AND GET DECRYPTION SOFTWARE.

rescuerr@protonmail.com

rescuer@cock.li

MAKE CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOUR DECRYPTION KEY IS ONLY STORED

TEMPORARLY. IF YOU DONT CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.

The ransom note HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html contains a text file which explains that their data has been encrypted by the strong encryption algorithm but there is no means it properly damaged. The only way to recover file is to purchase the unique decryption tools from the developer. In order to know how to purchase the decryption key victim have to establish contact with the Cyber criminals via the provided email address. The price of the decryption key is not fixed it may vary how fast victim will establish contact with the cyber-criminal. The ransom money must be pay in Bitcoin crypto-currency in to the bit coin wallet address. Once payment received Cyber-criminal are promised to send the decryption tool and instruction how to use them. Before the payments victim can test decryption is guaranteed by sending up to 2 small size file which should not larger than 1 MB. These test files can not contain any important data or valuable information such as database, documents, larger excel sheet and so on. At the end of ransom note they warned if victim will attempt to modifying name of the encrypted files and try to recover them with the help of third party recovery Software thus the result permanent data loss.

Should Victim Respond on Cyber-criminal?

We are highly advice Cyber-criminal never trust  and respond on Cyber-criminal at any Cost, as well as  should not try establish contact with them and  don’t think about to pay ransom money. Because 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.

How To Restore Files from .deadfiles file virus:

As we know tha 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 .deadfiles file virus 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.

How did .deadfiles file virus gets installed into your System?

.deadfiles file virus is commonly gets installed into the System via spam email campaign, fake updaters, downloading unwanted program, and untrustworthy sources. Spam email campaign often used by the cyber-criminal to send thousands of email which contains malicious files or linked. The mail seems important, official, urgent and similar. The attachments files comes in various format like as archive, exe, PDF, MS office, documents, java scripts etc. when these files are opened then the hidden malicious program executed into the system. Update the System software from irrelevant sources like as torrent, emule and other sources cause the infiltration of lots of infections.  Downloading freeware program from unofficial site without read their terms and license agreements. They also skip custom or advance options as well as other similar setting, thus this behavior offers to download and install unwanted program which leads lots of infections.

How To Prevent the installation of .deadfiles file virus:

We are highly recommended users are highly advice is 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:

Threat Name : .deadfiles file virus

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .deadfiles

Ransom Demanding Message: HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection.

Removal Process: In order to restore data users are highly advice deeply scan their PC with a reputable antimalware tool  in order to completely remove .deadfiles file virus from System.

[Tips & Tricks] How to remove .deadfiles file virus ?

If your System has infected with .deadfiles file virus , 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 .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus : How it gets into your machine? And what it does?

Thanks to Cyber security experts & researchers who have discovered .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus , 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.

.deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus , then you should try to remove .deadfiles file virus and also try to know how to get back your encrypted data.

Preparation before starting the procedure to remove .deadfiles file virus

• 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 .deadfiles file virus

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 .deadfiles file virus on your machine

In most of the cases, .deadfiles file virus (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 .deadfiles file virus , 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 .deadfiles file virus 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 .deadfiles file virus

Step 4: Now, restore the files encrypted by Ransomware