Remove Coom ransomware (File Recovery Instructions)

Tricks Or Methods To Remove Coom ransomware

Coom ransomware or just Coom indicates to a malcious program that actually is a crypto virus which is discovered by a security analyst named GrujaRS. If this computer infection attacks a computer somehow, it will encrypt all files on computer and demands the victims to pay off hackers with a specified ransom amount so as their files can be restored. While the encryption process is on, the malware technically use to append all affected files using .coom file extension which simply states the attack of this ranomware. So, the users can expect to have their affected files inaccessible in no time once the malware attacks, and each time they attempt to access the data, a text file based ransom note will appear on screen which is named as READ_IT.txt and includes the following message:

YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED

Your USERID is ***

To unlock your files send 0.015 BTC (about $150 USD) to the following

bitcoin wallet address:

bc1q7v0lv6rwak3tyxdm4k95ay2kdasywwcwdqpymk

Once you have sent the bitcoin, make note of your USERID above and the

transaction id of your bitcoin payment and go to hxxp://192.30.89.67:11344/unlock.php

and you will be able to get your decryption key and the decryption tool.

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with store bought gift cards is quick and easy, but there are many other ways

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As per the included ransom note, it states the users that all files stored on computer is now locked or encrypted by Coom ransomware ransomware, and in order to restore those files, the victims are required to pay a hefty ransom amount in Bitcoin currency. Also, the ransom note warns users that if they try to tampering the ransomware effects on their computer, all affected files will be permanently lost and can’t be restored back. The demanded ransom fee in this case is around 0.015 BTC which comes around 150 USD which is asked to be sent to criminal’s wallet address. Futher, once the ransom money is remitted, the note mention to open instructed web address, enter their assigned user ID, money tranfer details, etc so as the hackers can identify the victim and provide the decryption key.

Although, the fact that encrypted files can’t be restored or recovered without a valid decryption key which are stored on remote server controlled by cyber criminals. But still, the security researchers or experts never suggest to pay hakers with their demands as the criminals have created this malware vermin with sole intention to earn profit. Once they receive the ransom payment, they will just ignore you and your messages. Means, not only your files are on risks, but also your money, if you pay them. The better option a victim can try is to remove Coom ransomware from their machine and restore their data using some possible file recovery measures.

Threat Summary

Name: Coom ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Coom ransomware is discovered by GrujaRS as a new ransomware that locks down files on targeted computers and ask the victims to remit a hefty ransom fee with claims to restore files back.

Distribution: Spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, visits to malicious websites, and many more.

Removal (File Restore): Check through the guidelines or methods included here either to remove Coom ransomware and restore your files back.

How Coom ransomware or other ransomware intrudes? Ways through which files can be restored?

As studied in most of the instances, the malware terms mostly get spread over web through trojans, spam email campaigns, illegal activation software, fake updaters, unreliable download channels, and many more. The users often end up interacting with such web sources to avail freebies to meet their expectations, but such freebies often hide some additional identities which are never disclosed. In the same way, Coom ransomware is also installed on computer following which it messes up with entire system and its related prospects to turn the PC usage the worst in real time. In specific case of ransomware distribution, the mostly used method is spam email campaign under which a link or attachment is enforced to be downloaded. That link or attached file is associated with a payload dropper which gets downloaded on computer locally, which further downloads Coom ransomware files and execute it.

If you got your machine infected by Coom ransomware, then we highly suggest you to consider not to seek help from cyber crime master minds. Rather, you should take a look through some guidelines or measures instructed under this article to learn abut complete removal of Coom ransomware along with all its associted files, and processes. The removal process actually prevents the machine and its data from further encryption and enables you to try restoring the files with backups of other options if available. For more information about file recovery, get through the instructions explained under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Coom ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Coom 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 Coom ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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 Coom 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.