Remove Amber ransomware And Open Encrypted Data

Amber ransomware: Simple Uninstall Method

Amber ransomware is a kind of hazardous computer infection which encrypts files and then asks victims to pay off for the decryption tool. It was first discovered by security researcher Jakub Kroustek and comes from the family of well-known Dharma ransomware. Similar to Restore19 ransomware and other file-locking viruses, it also infiltrates the Windows devices by stealth using deceptive techniques and then makes changes to registry settings to create persistence. It locks all users’ pictures, videos, audios, documents, presentations etc. using a strong encryption algorithm and makes them completely inaccessible. It also renames the infected files by adding victim ID, attackers’ email address and appending “.amber” extension with each of them.

Amber ransomware Instructs Victims To Contact The Attackers:

Once the encryption process is completed, Amber ransomware displays couple of ransom notes in a pop-up window and “RECOVERY FILES.txt” text file. These notes inform the affected people regarding the attack and also ask them to contact the criminals via the [email protected] email address. It is mentioned in the pop-up window that the data stored on the device were encrypted due a ‘PC security issue’. To get the decryption tool, victims have to pay the ransom to the attackers in BitCoins. The BTC wallet will be provided once they establish contact with the Amber ransomware operators.

The subject of the mail must be the assigned ID (listed in the pop-up window). Victims are instructed to contact the hackers as soon as possible and the price of the tool depends on how quickly they make contact. They are promised to send the decryption tool once the transfer is made. Criminals also offer to decrypt one encrypted file for free to prove that the decryption is possible. The affected people not to rename the compromised data or attempt to decode files using third-party, otherwise it may lead to permanent data loss or an increase the cost of the recovery software.

Never Consider Dealing With The Attackers:

Whatever the circumstance might be, you should never consider paying ransom to the Amber ransomware authors. Remember that the only purpose of such criminals is to extort illicit revenues from the victimized users. You have absolutely no guarantee that they will deliver the required software even after taking the extortion. It has been seen at various occasions that hackers ignore the victims once the ransom is paid or provide shady application in the name of decryption tool. So, never trust on criminals and find any alternate way to retrieve the locked data.

Recover Data Via Backup:

If you are a victimized user, the first you need to do here is perform Amber ransomware removal from the machine immediately. Moreover, in order to deal with such precarious situations, PC users should keep making frequent backups that can be very helpful in restoring the infected or lost files. However, in the absence of an appropriate backup, you can also try an effective file-recovery application. These recovery tools don’t always provide the desired outcomes but can still be very handy. But before trying to get back the encrypted files, you must terminate the virus from the work-station without any delay.

Penetration of Amber ransomware:

These types of crypto-viruses are mostly propagated through malspam campaigns. In this case, cyber criminals send thousands of phishing emails that have malicious files attached to them. As soon as recipients open, run or execute the attachment, it leads to the penetration of malware. These spiteful file could be in multiple formats such as archive file (like ZIP, RAR), PDF document, Microsoft Office document (like Word, Excel), JavaScript file, or executable file like .exe.

So, to prevent these lethal attacks, it is highly important to ignore suspicious mails that you receive from unknown addresses and never open their attachments. You should first check the legitimacy of the mails before opening them. Additionally, always rely on official sites, direct links to download software and stay away from Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, third-party downloaders as much as you can. In case your device is already infected with this crypto-virus, you must remove Amber ransomware from the computer without wasting any time.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]

Write this ID in the title of your message –

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Text Presented In The “RECOVERY FILES.txt” File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Amber ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Amber ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Amber ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete Amber ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Amber ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to Amber ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Amber ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of Amber ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by Amber ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like Amber ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by Amber ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with Amber ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove Amber ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.