How to remove LOCK2G ransomware and recover files

Easy tips to delete LOCK2G ransomware and decrypt data

LOCK2G ransomware encrypts stored files and replaces their filenames with random string of characters, victims’ ID and appends .LOCK2G extension. For example, it renames a file 1.jpd to “QYRPNDIZAQ.ITOQWOCYENCFOOJAMLUFYYNIC.LOCK2G”, “2.jpg” to “KUBCRLJSPW.ITOQWOCYENCFOOJAMLUFYYNIC.LOCK2G”.

Upon that, the ransomware creates a ransom note – “!!!Recovery File.txt” text file. This file contains contact information and additional details. Initially, it informs the users about the files encryption and states that the decryption is not possible without using a unique decryption tool.

Then, it instructs users how to get the tool from the crooks behind the infection. In this regard, it instructs users that they can purchase these tools after sending the personal ID via the provided Tor link. The message ends with a warning to the users if they modify the encrypted files, this will damage them permanently.

Usually, ransomware victims cannot decrypt their files without involvement of the crooks behind it. Paying for the data recovery tools can be avoided if the users have existing backups. Simply remove the LOCK2G ransomware infection using some reputable antivirus tool and use that backup to restore the files.

 A ransom should never be paid. There is no guarantee that the crooks will provide you the decryption tool once all your demands are met. In case, you do not have any existing backups, you should think of some other alternatives.

Shadow Copies are one such. These automatically created backups from Windows OS sometimes left untouched during the entire process of the system attack and files encryption. However, LOCK2G ransomware might be capable of deleting this option. In this case, third party data recovery tool will be the only data recovery option you have.

How did LOCK2G ransomware enter my system?

The most popular ways to distribute malware are to send emails containing attachments and links, use unreliable sources that users might use to download files and programs, fake updates, software cracking tools and Trojans.

Users infect their systems through emails after opening downloaded files from them. Executables of unreliable sources are unofficial pages, p2p networks, and free file hosting sites. Computers get infected through them when they execute malicious downloads.

Fake software updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or injecting malware instead of the promised updates and fixes of the installed programs. Cracking tools infect systems by allegedly bypassing activation keys of paid software.

Full text presented in LOCK2G ransomware’s ransom note:

All of your important files have been encrypted on this PC.

All files are encrypted.

   

To decrypt your files, you need to get a private key + decryption software.

To get the private key and decrypt software, you need to contact us and send us [YOUR KEY] .

To do this you need to go to the site in darkweb you can only enter through the TOR BROWSER

 you can download it here hxxps://www.torproject.org/download/

after you have installed a tor browser open this site

hxxp://buclemylhtpbsxd7g2opjib3pzc5jgami5c3oya56j4kdo26ha4wcoad.onion

It shows you your current contacts.

Do not use chrome or firefox to access this site.

The site will not open with a tor browser only.

Our Guarantee.

We can decrypt several files as a demonstration – you can send us up to 5 files

up to 5 MB in total weight

and we will send them back to you in their original form for FREE.

How long do I have to wait for the decryption key for the whole PC?

After payment, we will send you the key within minutes.

Your personal ID:

[YOUR KEY] –

Attention! Don’t lose your money.

write to us personally. if you ask someone else to help you decrypt, they will just write to us instead of you. and this will increase our costs for their services (mediation). in the worst case you will be cheated. so write personally, this is safer for you. only we can decrypt files.

Do not try to change the files and remove the extension, you may lose it forever. if you try to decrypt it yourself, experiment on the copies, do not experiment on the originals.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Do not open any links or files in any irrelevant emails, especially when the emails are sent from unknown or suspicious addresses. Use only official websites and direct links for any software download. Update and activate the installed software with tools provided by its official developer.

Have a reputable antivirus tool installed on systems and run scan with it regularly. Keep the software updated so as to get the best from it. If the system is already infected, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool to remove LOCK2G ransomware automatically from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove LOCK2G ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete LOCK2G ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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 LOCK2G 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.