How to remove Cvc Ransomware (and restore .Cvc files)

Easy stepwise guide to delete Cvc Ransomware

Cvc Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that encrypts stored files, changes their filenames and then drops a ransom text file and a pop-up window to put ransom demands for the instruction on how to allegedly recover encrypted files. Negotiating with the crooks is not a good idea as there is a major risk of getting scammed. This article guides you how you can restore the files without any negotiation with the malicious actors. Also, it will help you in performing Cvc Ransomware removal from the system.

More about Cvc Ransomware

Cvc Ransomware is a data locking virus and a part of Dharma ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt stored data like images, audios, videos, documents, presentations and etc. It appends the filenames of each encrypted file with .Cvc extension, plus victims’ associated ID number and crooks’ belonging email address. For example, a file named 1.jpg would appear something similar to “1.jpg.id-C279F237.[[email protected]].cvc.

Rightly after the files encryption is done, the Cvc Ransomware creates FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file and shows a pop-up window, both of which partially contain the ransom demanding note. They inform victims that they now have to contact to the crooks behind the ransomware via [email protected] or [email protected] email addresses, and wait for the further instructions. It states that renaming the filenames and using any third party tools will result into permanent data loss. Here is the sample of text presented in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

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

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

The FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file created by Cvc Ransomware shows the following text:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or bank008800@cock.li

Why you should avoid paying ransom

Usually, when files are encrypted by a ransomware, the only way to decrypt them is to use unique decryption software and/or key that can be received only from crooks who design the malware. Unfortunately, that is the same case with Cvc Ransomware as well. At present no third party tools available that can decrypt the encrypted files by it. Regardless of the cases, paying/ contacting the crooks something that is not recommended. Quite often, these people do not send decryption tools even if they get paid. You should, instead use some alternatives for the data recovery.

Options for the data recovery for you

It is possible to recover the files using backups you have. However, this backup should be the one created before the files encryption and stored on some remote server. If you have no such backups, you need to look for other alternatives. Shadow Volume Copies, automatic backups created by OS for short time sometimes left untouched in such cases. You should once check whether this option is available or not – using our guide provided below the post in the data recovery section. Data recovery tools are other data recovery option for you. Such tools are designed now a day with special functionalities added and therefore you can rely on them and hope for the data recovery.

Before attempting to any of the data recovery process, you should make sure that the malware is not present inside the system or, otherwise it will interfere and make the data recovery completely impossible for you by deleting or corrupting the tools you are using. The malware removal is also necessary to prevent further files encryption and to prevent possible damages that its longer presence might cause to the system. To remove Cvc Ransomware, run a full system scan using some reputable antivirus tool that can find all malicious modules of the malware presents inside and performs its automate elimination. You can check our guide provided below the post for the stepwise instruction for the ransomware removal.

How did Cvc Ransomware intrude in?

In most cases, users infect their devices with ransomware (or other malware) via mal-spam campaigns, questionable files, software download sources, Trojans, fake software updating tools and unofficial activation tools. Users install malware via mal-spam when they open malicious attachment or file that is downloaded via download link in an email sent by the crooks. Usually, such files contain malicious Microsoft Office, PDF Documents, JavaScript files, Archive files, or executable files. Untrustworthy downloading channels like unofficial websites, free file hosting pages, p2p networks, free download sites and etc can be sued to proliferate in malicious malware by disguising malicious files as legitimate, regular. Trojans are malicious malware that include wide range of functionalities that include the capability to cause chain infection. Fake software updating tools can be designed to infect systems. They infect the systems in two ways; by installing malware instead of updates or by exploiting bugs, flaws of some outdated software. Software cracking tools are unofficial programs that claim to provide activation for paid software for free. However, they lead to the malware  download to the device of the users who use them.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Software should always be downloaded from official websites and direct links. Third party downloaders, unofficial sites, p2p networks etc can be used by crooks to distribute malicious files. OS and installed programs have to be updated and activated using tools that are provided by their official developers. It is not safe to use third party, unofficial tools. Moreover, it is not legal to use any unofficial activation tools to crack any software or use any installers for pirated software. Files and programs should be downloaded from official websites and direct links. Avoid all aforementioned sources mentioned in the previous paragraph. Do not open any files/ links presented on any emails, whose senders’ are unknown, suspicious. And finally, you should have a reputable antivirus tool and keep it updated. Also, use this tool for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Cvc Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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