How to remove Void68 ransomware and recover files
Complete tips to delete Void68 ransomware and decrypt data
Void68 ransomware encrypts stored files and modifies their filenames. It appends .void extension to the filename of each of the affected file. For example, it renames 1.jpg to 1.jpg.void, 2.jpg to 2.jpg.void and so on. Void68 also changes the desktop wallpaper to an image that contains a ransom note. As well as, creates nyiss meg.txt text file.
The ransom note (message in the changed desktop wallpaper) is written in Hungarian language. It states that the files have been encrypted and there is only way to recover the files is to pay ransom to the crooks (to purchase the decryption tool from them). The ransom has to be paid in bitcoin by transferring the equivalent sum of BTC to the provided wallet.
The victims are provided 24 hours to pay the ransom. After that the decryption tool will be deleted and there will be no way to restore the files. After paying the ransom, the victims are asked to contact the crooks via the provided email address. The full text presented on the desktop wallpaper is provided just below:
Figyelem!
A géped zárolva lett!
A Személyes fájljaid(Dokumentumaid, Képeid, Fiókjaid stb) zárolásra kerültek
Jelenlegi elérésük lehetetlen.
Ahoz hogy visszaszerezd a fájljaidat, megkell vásárolnod az azokat kinyító kódot.
De vigyáz: Mindössze 24 órád van ezt megtenni, az idő lejárta után a kulcs megsemmisül és a fájljaid örökre elveszlenek.
Emellett bármilyen próbálkozás a feloldás fizetésmentes elkerülésére sikertelen lesz, ugyanis a kulcs nélkül az nem lehetséges.
Az alábbi email címen írj nekünk miután elküldtél 20$(USD$) — 17,30€(Euro) — 6220F(Forint)-nak megfelelő pénzt az alábbi bitcoin címre.
BITCOIN CÍM: 3FGRUA5PRnRhpEJvQhSSZUwTV7kjfZr9k4
KAPCSOLATFELVÉTELI CÍM A VÁSÁRLÁS UTÁN: [email protected]
A Mail cím lekövetése nem ajánlott, end-to-end titkosítás alatt van” 🙂
Text presented in Void68’s text file (“nyiss meg.txt”):
Hello. Void has been spawned on your computer…
Theres.. no.. escape...
In most cases with ransomware infections, without the involvement of the crooks behind the infection, the files decryption is not possible. It might be when the ransomware is at its initial stage or has certain bugs/ flaws in them. Regardless the case, it is highly not recommended to contact/pay to the crooks under any circumstances.
These people will never provide you the decryption tool even if you fulfill all their demands. In other, you might suffer financial loss and your files remain encrypted. In this case, existing backups are the best option to recover the files. So, just remove the Void68 ransomware by running full system scan using some reputable antivirus tool and restore the files using backup files.
If you do not have any such backup, once check if Shadow Copies exist. These automatically created backups sometimes left untouched during the entire process of system attack and files encryption. Data recovery tools from third party belonging are other data recovery alternatives you have. Below the post, you will find both virus removal guide as well as the data recovery instructions.
How did Void68 ransomware enter my system?
Crooks often distribute ransomware using emails, software cracking tools or installers for cracked/ pirated software, untrustworthy sources for downloading files, fake software updaters or Trojans. Their emails contain malicious attachments or links. The recipients are tricked opening such malicious files downloaded through them that trigger malware infection.
By using cracking tools or installers for pirated programs, users break law and put their computers at risk of malware infection. These tools commonly have malware hidden in them. Downloads from unreliable sources infect systems when users execute them. Fake software updaters cause system infection by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by direct downloading malware.
How to prevent ransomware infection?
Download files and programs from official pages and avoid using other sources such as unofficial pages, third party downloaders, p2p networks. Do not click links or open files in emails received from unknown or suspicious addresses, especially if those emails are irrelevant. Those links can be malicious. Update and activate any installed software using tools/ functions from legit software developers.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Void68 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 Void68 ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete Void68 ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove Void68 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 Void68 ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with Void68 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)
Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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 Void68 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)
Void68 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.
