Remove Rogue Ransomware (File Restoration Guide)

Methods To Remove Rogue Ransomware & Restore Files

Identified as another new strain ransomware community, Rogue Ransomware is a new and creepy ransomware which is prone of encrypting all files on computer and demands the victims to remit a hefty ransom amount. Following encryption of files, the malware appends those files with a new extension called .rogue, after which the files become inaccessible to users in no time. And alike all other ransomware identities, the Rogue Ransomware also puts a scary ransom note on computer in form of text file named READ_IT.txt which mainly includes details about ransowmare, and how the victims can seek their files to be restored. So, in case a system gets infected by this vermin, the victims can expect almost all of their files turned to be useless, and the deployed text note will enforce them to contact hackers and pay them to seek file restoration. For an instance, take a look through message which the ransom note displays to users.

ROGUE RANSOMWARE

Your documents, photos, databases and other important files

have been encrypted

if you understand all importance of situation

then we propose to you to go directly on personal page

where you will receive the complete instructions

and guarrantees to restore your files.

there is a list of temporaney addresses

to go on your personal page below:

hxxp://dey574i76jyfd75itvu6r875.altervista.org/

hxxp://kugiutftyi67fhjoiu9897ty.altervista.org/

hxxp://fi7t67rfug8i6657476fo8yy.altervista.org/

hxxp://vctrrte5htfee65yfrtweyu7.altervista.org/

In addition to text file based ransom note, the Rogue Ransomware also changes the desktop background with a new image that includes the same message as above. This message simply states 4 website addresses which actually leads users to open pages containing instructions regarding how to remit ransom payment to criminals. As explained there, the victims are asked to send 0.05 Bitcoin in the provided BTC wallet address. Once the payment is remited and the users confirm the payment, the site will start to download a decryption tool and key on local machine, which is supposed to help users to decrypt and restore files affected by Rogue Ransomware. However, the experts have to say that such measures are just a scam created by cyber crime master minds to earn illegal profit. Believing those messages, a user will get just financially scammed and their files will remain intact.

Although, the encryption performed by Rogue Ransomware on a targeted computer and its files can’t be reversed unless a valid decryption tool and key is used, but choosing to pay hackers or criminals to get those objects is not a reliable solution. According to experts, the victims should remove Rogue Ransomware along with all its associated files or processes completely, and once the threat is removed, they can try restoring or recovering their files using backups and other possible file recovery measures if applicable to Rogue Ransomware. If you are seeking such measures, we suggest you keep reading this article.

Technical Specifications

Name: Rogue Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Rogue Ransomware is said to be another creepy computer infection or a ransomware that may drive hectic chaos to machine by encrypting all its files. In order to restore the data, the victims are enforced to contact hackers and pay them with demanded ransom fee to seek files’ restoration.

Distribution: Malicious files embedded with payload dropper, spam/junk email attachments, and many more.

Removal (File Recovery): For detailed information about file’s recovery and removal of Rogue Ransomware , get through the guidelines section included under this article

How Rogue Ransomware primarily spreads through and should be treated?

Threats like Rogue Ransomware are mainly spread by its creators through tactical measures under which spam emails, trojans, unreliable download sources, fake activation cracks, or updaters are mostly used. These objects often get downloaded by users as they try to avail some premium functions without paying the legitimate cost, and this risks their machine a lot. In the same prospect, Rogue Ransomware like infectious objects get installed on computers without any prior notice, following which the malware starts to modify system according to its own. So, getting installed, the Rogue Ransomware instantly starts its malignant processes which includes encryption of stored files, and finally deployment of ransom note on computers which described the scary message to make users contact criminals and seek their help after remitting demanded fee.

In order to treat infected computer against Rogue Ransomware, it seems really hard to accomplish the treatment because the fact that decryption requires a valid decrption key, is true. But, to pay the demanded hefty sum to hackers is still not recommended because this never guarantees to what they claim before being paid. Their proclaims should not be trusted by users, rather, they should try some alternative measures to acccomplish malware removal and encrypted file recovery. To learn more about that, get through the guidelines sections further.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Rogue Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Rogue Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Rogue 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 Rogue Ransomware using “System Restore”

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