How To Remove Sqpc Ransomware And Restore Infected Data

Complete Guideline To Delete Sqpc Ransomware From System

Sqpc Ransomware is a new variant of Djvu ransomware family which is a file encrypting Trojan. It has been specially created by potent Cyber actors in order to encrypt users’ crucial files and extort ransom money from them and has infected several Windows PCs till now. It encodes your essential data and locks your computer so that you can’t work on it. Your device will get compromised and you will become victim due to this ransomware. This nasty crypto-malware silently gets into your system without even seeking for your permission. It has multiple methods to sneak into the targeted machine like spoofed email, social media, visiting low quality websites, unpatched software, clicking on unknown links and so on.

Sqpc Ransomware encrypts files by using powerful cryptography and changes the infected filename by adding “.sqpc” extension at the end of the file as a suffix. The files that get compromised are images, audios, videos, documents, power-point, spreadsheet, archives etc. Following successful encryption, this hazardous malware leaves a ransom note titled “_readme.txt” on each folder that contains the infected data and informs you about the unpleasant situation. It also provides you the file recovery instruction stating that to regain access to the infected data; you need to buy the decryption software from the attackers. The price of the tool is either $490 or $980m depends on how quickly you contact Sqpc Ransomware authors.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.

Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:

[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:

[email protected]

Your personal ID:

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Should You Pay The Ransom?

This notorious virus doesn’t leave any option to you other than dealing with the attackers but still, security experts strongly deny from making any sort of payment to the con artists. It has been tendency of such criminals that they often ignore the victimized people after taking the extortion or provide rogue software in the name of decryption tool which only harms the PC severely with its vicious activities upon getting installed. Also, paying ransom to the attackers will only motivate them to drop more such viruses in the machine for future revenues. And so, never trust on the criminals under any circumstance and find any alternate way to recover the infected files. For this, you can use a strong file-recovery application or if you have a recently made backup, you can easily restore them back. But first of all, you must delete Sqpc Ransomware from the work-station quickly before it infects your other crucial data.

Other Harmful Traits of Sqpc Ransomware:

This dangerous file-encrypting malware has ability to deactivate all the running security tools and Windows Firewalls and make the system vulnerable for more nasty parasites. It may easily bring other Online threats like adware, spyware, rootkits, Trojans etc. in your PC and turn the machine into a malware-hub. It ruins vital system files which assure efficient computer functioning and prevents many installed apps as well as drivers from working in an appropriate manner. It eats up enormous amount of memory resources and drags down the overall PC performance severely. Due to this, device begins responding slower than ever before and takes more than usual time to complete any task. Sqpc Ransomware enables remote hackers to get access to your system and steal all your personal and sensitive data for their delicate welfare. Using your confidential data relating to banking and other financial details, crooks can generate illicit income and cause you to be a victim of Cyber-crime or Online scam.

Threat Details

Name: Sqpc Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Description- Destructive malware that aims to encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key/tool.

Extension- “.sqpc”

Ransom demanding message- “_readme.txt”

Attackers’ Contact- [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Users can not open files available on their desktop, previously functional files now have different extensions, A ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

How Does This Infection Enter Your System:

Such types of Ransomware infections usually penetrate the targeted devices through several illusive techniques such as spam email campaigns, Trojans, fake software updaters, questionable download sources, unofficial software activation tools etc. Nevertheless, the most common method used by Cyber crooks to spread such threats is by sending emails that include malevolent attachments. Hackers often attach MS office or PDF documents, exe files and JavaScript files. Once you open the attachment, those spiteful files install some pernicious application. To avoid the risk of being attacked by Sqpc Ransomware or other similar parasites, you should not trust and ignore suspicious emails coming from stranger. Never open such emails that contain questionable attachment or web links. Moreover, avoid using software cracking tools since it is not legal. They always download and install malware on the computer instead of activating software. But at the moment, just take an immediate action and remove Sqpc Ransomware from the system by following the complete removal steps given below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Sqpc Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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