How to remove CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware: Recover encrypted files
Easy methods to delete CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware in Windows computer
CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware or ‘CRYPT Ransomware’ is very dangerous file virus belongs to MedusaLocker Ransomware. This nasty MedusaLocker Ransomware’s variant is designed to encrypt all formats of files including images, audios, videos, games, pdf, ppt, xlx, css, html, text, documents, databases and other formats of files. You can’t open or access your locked files or personal files anymore due to its dubious behaviours. It modifies each file by adding .CRYPT File Extension to the original filename. After encryption process is finished, ‘HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html’ html files are dropped onto Windows desktop.
The text presented in ransom note states that all types of files stored in your computer hard drive have been locked and requires contacting cybercriminals for the decryption keys/software via provided email ID. The ransom note contains the information about this ransomware, how you can recover your locked files, cybercriminals’ email ID, and ransom money details. It claims that in order to uninstall this ransomware, renames locked files manually, or use third-party decryption software, they will erase your all locked files permanently.
According to cybercriminals behind ransomware, the only way to recover your all locked files by CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware is to pay certain amount of extortion money to them for the decryption keys/software. It also claims if you fail to establish the contact with cybercriminals within 72 hours, the demanded ransom sum will increase. It can also provide some free decryption service for some locked files and can ask you send 2-3 locked files to provided email ID as proof that they have right decryption keys/software. After free decryption service is successful, they force you to pay certain amount of ransom money to decrypt your all locked files.
Keep in mind that they are not going to recover/decrypt your locked files even when ransom payment is made. So, you should never trust on them and avoid paying any amount of ransom money to decrypt your files. Paying ransom may lead to severe privacy issues, financial losses, or even identity theft. One possible way to recover your locked files is to restore them from backup. You should make sure you have strong backup of your all personal files on some safe storage media or on cloud storage and you can restore your data from there. But before that, you should at first try to find and remove CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware related files in computer as soon as possible.
How did you get CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware in Windows computer?
Malspam campaign or email spam campaign is the mostly used mechanism cybercriminals or malware programmers to spread Trojans, Ransomware or malware in your computer. They use ‘urgent’, ‘priority’, ‘important’ or similar keywords in subject/title of emails as proof that they are genuine sender. They send spam emails in your mailbox which contain some messages along with suspicious hyperlinks or attachments. The attachments files can be Microsoft Office Documents, PDF, RAR, JavaScript or other formats of files. Once opened, it executes certain codes/scripts to infect your computer with malware or viruses.
How to protect your system against Ransomware-type malware?
Any attachments or hyperlinks presented in spam emails must not be opened at any cases. You should check if ‘Anti-Spam Filter’ feature is enabled in your mail service you use. This feature when enabled, all spammy emails will automatically be delivered to ‘Spam’ folder of your mail service. Some antivirus software also offers this feature and it is enabled by default. You should never reply to spam emails at any cases. Also, you should keep up-to-date your operating system and all other software installed in computer, and run regular system scan for malware or viruses in computer with some powerful antivirus software that could help you to find and remove all types of malware in computer.
Let’s take a look at ransom note:
YOUR PERSONAL ID:
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/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\
All your important files have been encrypted!
Your files are safe! Only modified. (RSA+AES)
ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE
WILL PERMANENTLY CORRUPT IT.
DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES.
DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.
No software available on internet can help you. We are the only ones able to
solve your problem.
We gathered highly confidential/personal data. These data are currently stored on
a private server. This server will be immediately destroyed after your payment.
If you decide to not pay, we will release your data to public or re-seller.
So you can expect your data to be publicly available in the near future..
We only seek money and our goal is not to damage your reputation or prevent
your business from running.
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 and get decryption software.
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* Note that this server is available via Tor browser only
Follow the instructions to open the link:
- Type the addres “hxxps://www.torproject.org” in your Internet browser. It opens the Tor site.
- Press “Download Tor”, then press “Download Tor Browser Bundle”, install and run it.
- Now you have Tor browser. In the Tor Browser open qd7pcafncosqfqu3ha6fcx4h6sr7tzw6varaeqv5yd.onion
- Start a chat and follow the further instructions.
If you can not use the above link, use the email:
* To contact us, create a new free email account on the site: protonmail.com
IF YOU DON’T CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.
Special Offer (For Windows)
CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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 CRYPT (MedusaLocker) 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
CRYPT (MedusaLocker) Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
