How to remove Enced ransomware and retrieve locked files

Simple steps to delete Enced ransomware from PC

Enced ransomware is nasty file locker virus that is also known as PedoFinder/PedoTrap ransomware. This dubious ransomware infection was discovered by Amigo-A. It is crypto malware that thrives on encrypting user’s data and extorting ransom money. However, at the time of research it has been noticed that this ransomware did not encrypt the data of infected systems. It is classified as ransomware encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption tool. After successful intrusion, this malware creates a ransom note titled “READ_ME.html”. The created ransom note message threatens users that cyber criminals behind this reveal their identity unless ransom money is paid.

 What is Enced ransomware?

The text presented states that data stored on the desktop has been encrypted and stored on the servers belong to the cyber criminal who is behind this infection. It will also warns user that if they do not pay 0.011 Bitcoin cryptocurrency within the given time that is 24 hours then all identities will be publicized. The current exchange rate of 0.011 is 100 USD. Remember that Enced ransomware does not encrypt your files it may only be updated by using this functionality in future. Once payment is submitted, users are promised to get decryptions tool. In one way or another, in case data is encrypted it is highly advised not to make any deal with the cyber hackers. It is just a nasty malware infection that only wants to cheat your money by hijacking your files.

The ultimate aim of ransom note is to create panic. As per their claims, if you tried to alter the encrypted files or tried to access the file using any other method or software then you will lose the files permanently. The encryption cryptography algorithm is very strong. It is true that without the original key you cannot access it any further. There is every possibility of getting cheated because they don’t provide the original decryption key even after receiving the full payment. They totally ignore the victims by blocking the email ID or any other communication channels. Hence, paying any money to cyber criminal is not the solution. Rather you are helping them financially to make more such harmful and severe malware.

Text presented in Enced ransomware’s ransom note:

You have been caught,You DUMP Pedo F**k!

 

All Of You Important Files Are Uploaded To Our Server,And Has Been Encrypted On Your PC!

 

We Know Who You Are!  We Know What You Do!  And we Know Where You Live.

 

If You Don’t Do The Payment Within Next 24 Hours (1 Day ),All of Your Files Will Be Deleted And We Will Publish Your Identity!

 

All You Have To Do Is Pay 0.011 BTC to our Wallet Address and Send Us a Proof of Payment and We Will Send You The Instruction To Recover Your Files And We Will Forget Who You Are And Delete Your Files and Your Identity On Our Servers. A Win-Win Game.

 

Our Wallet Address: 1GkrdPCgofgUJXyYQNrvGHgBb38ZBREJcD

 

Where And How To Buy Bitcoin : hxxps://localbitcoins.com/guides/how-to-buy-bitcoins

How to recover all encrypted files?

If you want to recover all your infected files as well as data without paying money then you need to be very careful. First of all you need to remove Enced ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the system by using reliable removal tool to prevent further encryption. Once malware gets removed completely, then you can easily recover your files by using existing backup. Previously, many users have complained that they don’t have backup of any files, in that situation users are advised to use third party data recovery tool/software.

How did ransomware infect computer?

Typically, cyber criminals behind the ransomware attack use several different methods to enter into your PC. The most popular and effective method used by them is spam email campaigns. Cyber threat behind this send lot of deceptive emails to the recipients that contain malicious attachments such as Microsoft Office document, PDF document, archive files, exe files and so on.  Simply said, it is mainly designed to trick user into opening such infectious files. In case, if opened, it downloads and installs high risk malware. Apart from this, this nasty ransomware infection also spread through suspicious websites, harmful links, bundled freeware and shareware, porn or torrent sites and other methods.

How to avoid installation of ransomware infections?

It is advised not to open emails or attachments that seem irrelevant or especially received from unknown or suspicious addresses. To do so, it can cause high risk infection. All software should only be downloaded by using official websites and through direct links. Cracking tools and third party installer should not be used as it can be used to proliferate malware. Further, install reputable antivirus software and keep them updated and enabled to avoid this infection. In order to keep your computer safe and secure you are highly advised to remove Enced ransomware as soon as possible. To do so, you are recommended to use reliable anti-malware removal tool such as Spyhunter.

Short summary

Name: Enced ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files locker

Ransom demanding message: READ_ME.html

Ransom Amount: 0.011 in form of Bitcoin

Description: It infects your system, encrypt all important files and demand money to restore your data.

Symptoms: File encryption, screen lock, show ransom note.

Distribution: infected email attachments, torrent websites, malicious ads and so on.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing Trojans can be installed together with a ransomware infection.

Removal: To remove malware infections, you are advised to go through given below removal instructions or use reliable anti-malware removal tool.

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

Step 2: Delete Enced ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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