How To Remove KeRanger Ransomware (+ Decrypt Files)

Know How To Restore Files from KeRanger Ransomware

KeRanger Ransomware is a malicious computer virus that belongs to the OS X Ransomware family that is mainly designed to infect Apple OSX and the Windows operating System as well. Like as other Ransomware it is mainly designed to encrypt data on Windows Operating System. It is able to searching the most important and valuable files and encrypt them. It uses the latest and powerful encryption algorithm to encrypt all files. It also makes all the files completely inaccessible by adding own extension at the end of every files. After encrypting all files they will demand ransom money by the display a ransom note on the desktop screen.

The ransom note states that their all files are encrypted by the powerful encryption algorithm therefore accessing even single file is completely inaccessible. In order to decrypt them victim have to purchase a unique decryption tool from the cyber-criminal.  In order to  more details and how to purchase unique decryption tool victim must have to contact to the developer  by write a letter to the provided email address. The cost of the decryption tool is not specified it is only depend on how fast victim will contact to the developer. They also offer one file for free decryption which does not consist any valuable data like as database, documents, excel sheet and so on and do not larger than 1 MB. At the end of the ransom note they also warned, if victim will try to restore files by using third party recovery Software then their data will delete permanently.

What KeRanger Ransomware Says?

“Your computer has been locked, and all your files have been encrypted with 2048-bit RSA encryption.

instruction for decrypt:

Go to h[tt]ps://fiwf4kwysoldpwShonlon[.]to ( IF NOT WORKING JUST DOWNLOAD TOR BROWSER AND OPEN THIS LINK: h[tt]ps://fiwf4kwysoldpwShonlon[.]onion )

Use 1PGaufinNcvSnYKopligaggpkynynomEof as your ID for authentication

Pay 1 BTC (≈407.47$) for decryption pack using bitcoins (wallet is your IP for authentication – 1PGAIMINO6NYMPN244rFkYAMMIREof)

Download decrypt pack and run

Also at h[tt]ps://fiwfalkwysmAdowSl.onion[.]to you can decrypt 1 file for FREE to make sure decryption is working.

Also we have ticket system inside, so if you have any questions – you are welcome.

We will answer only if you able to pay and you have serious question. IMPORTANT: WE ARE ACCEPT ONLY (!!) BITCOINS

HOW TO BUY BITCOINS:

h[tt]ps://localbitcoins[.]com/guides/how-to-buy-bitcoins

h[tt]ps://en.bitcoin[.]it/wiki/Buying_Bitcoinsjthe_newbie_version’

As per the ransom note, you are asked to pay certain amount of money as ransom. The money is asked to be paid in crypto-currency such as Bitcoins. It also contains links of domains that contains contents related to how to buy bitcoins.

Should Victim Pay Ransom Money:

Victim should not pay ransom money to the hacker because there is no any proof  they will return your files or send decryption key to decrypt all encrypted files. It is only a scam to make fool innocent users and extort huge ransom money. If you pay ransom money then they will demand more. They will close all the communication links and channels including email-ID once the payment is made. So the paying money to the hacker is highly risky you will may lose your files and money as well.

 How  To Restore Data from KeRanger Ransomware:

Cyber criminal do not want to send decryption key after payment. So the paying money to the hacker is too risky. The only way to restore data is to remove KeRanger Ransomware as quickly as possible. Just after you can  restore your data from the backup. If you don’t have backup files then you have to use a data recovery tool.  This Software has special features to retrieve the files and data that are damaged or deleted by malware infection.

How KeRanger Ransomware infiltrate into your PC?

KeRanger Ransomware mostly infiltrate into your System via spam email attachments, software bundling, fake updater, peer to peer files sharing networks, unsafe hyperlinks and other tricky ways. Cyber offender often send thousands of email which contains malicious attachments and embedded links. The malicious attachment file can be into various forms like as word, documents, text, zip, rar, java script and so on. While opening such email attachments might cause the installation of malicious infection. Download and installed system software from third party download channels with carelessness cause the infiltration of malicious infections. Update System software from irrelevant sources, share files through unsecure network or click on malicious link also cause the installation of malicious infection.

How To prevent your System from KeRanger Ransomware:

It is highly recommended to ignore to open attachments of spam email which received from unknown sender. If any file seems suspicious please do not open them. Users must be check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body.  It is important to download or update System software from relevant sources. It is recommended to read their terms and license agreements as well as check the availability of custom or advance options. Always share files through safe and secure network. Scan your System with reputable antimalware tool.

Threat Summary:

Name: KeRanger Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, File Virus

Descriptions: KeRanger Ransomware is a malicious computer virus that belongs to the OS X Ransomware family that is mainly designed to infect Apple OSX and the Windows operating System as well.

Symptoms: lock your System files, changes the file extension name, demands ransom money.

Distribution: spam email attachments, freeware download, update System software, Peer to peer sharing files.

Removal: To eliminate this infection we are highly advice scan your System with reputable antimalware tool.

[Tips & Tricks] How to remove KeRanger Ransomware ?

If your System has infected with KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger Ransomware : How it gets into your machine? And what it does?

Thanks to Cyber security experts & researchers who have discovered KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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.

KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger Ransomware , then you should try to remove KeRanger Ransomware and also try to know how to get back your encrypted data.

Preparation before starting the procedure to remove KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger Ransomware on your machine

In most of the cases, KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger 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 KeRanger Ransomware

Step 4: Now, restore the files encrypted by Ransomware