Remove Fireee Ransomware [Data Recovery Instructions]

Easy methods to delete Fireee Ransomware from OS

Fireee Ransomware is dangerous ransomware threat that belongs to the part of ransomware family called Makop. This malware is designed to encrypt stored data, change their filenames and creates a ransom note. After encrypting, it renames all encrypted files by adding victim’s ID, [email protected] email address and by appending “.fireee” extension and makes all data completely useless. After that, it drops readme-warning.txt on desktop that contain ransom demanding message so is called ransom note.

Text presented in the “readme-warning.txt” text file :

::: Greetings :::

Little FAQ:
.1.
Q: Whats Happen?
A: Your files have been encrypted and now have the “fireee” extension. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.

.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay in bitcoins.

.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities – nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our interests.
To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc… not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back to you. That is our guarantee.

.4.
Q: How to contact with you?
A: You can write us to our mailbox: [email protected] or jabber: [email protected]

.5.
Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?
A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

.6.
Q: If I don’t want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you will not cooperate with our service – for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice – time is much more valuable than money.

:::BEWARE:::
DON’T try to change encrypted files by yourself!
If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions – please make a backup for all encrypted files!
Any changes in encrypted files may entail damage of the private key and, as result, the loss all data.

Complete details about Fireee Ransomware

The created ransom note states that the Fireee encrypts files using RSA encryption algorithm. This means using a unique code is needed to unlock the files. Such key can only be purchased from developers of this ransomware. Additionally, in order to get instructions on how to pay for that tool users are instructed to write them an email. Once payment is made, victims receive decryption key and also the instructions on how to use it. Moreover, users are warned not to modify encrypted files or try to restore them with third party software as it might results into permanent data loss.

Should victims trust on the cyber-criminals?

Nevertheless, you should never trust on the cyber-hackers. These people will never provide you the tool even after receiving money. Unfortunately, there is no such decryption software available, at the time of writing, which can decrypt the files for you, at least for free. So, users are advised to remove Fireee Ransomware first of all without thinking much about the files.

Ransomware type of viruses are so risky as they can perform other malicious tasks rather than encrypting files, change their filenames and showing ransom demanding message. These people can target stealing personal and sensitive information. They can slowdown general PC performance by the process of gaining complete persistence on it.

Expert’s suggestion

In order to recover files, users are advised to clean the PC with a powerful anti-malware tool. Once the malware is removed, the files stored in the PC hard-disk are safe. Now, you can take step to restore these files. Using the backup is the easiest and simplest ways to recover the file but unfortunately most of us don’t have the backup file. In such situation, users are recommended to use data recovery tool.

How did ransomware intrude?

Most of the times, this malware is distributed through fake software updating tools, Trojans, unofficial software activation tools and malspam campaigns. Email spam campaigns are used to deliver malware by sending emails that contain infectious attachments to the recipients. Such malicious files are in form of exe file, word file, archive file etc. Once users open those files accidentally, it might cause installation of malware. Trojans are defined as malicious programs that are designed in a way to install additional malware. Unofficial activation tools are illegal programs that activate licensed software for free. It is common that such tools are designed not only to activate software but also to install malicious one.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

Use only official websites and direct links for any programs and files download. Avoid using untrustworthy downloading channels that are mentioned in the previous paragraph. It is recommended not to open an attachment provided on any emails whose sender’s addresses seem suspicious/irrelevant. Use only official software developer’s tools for any software updates and activation. Employ some antivirus tool that prevents any malicious executables from being launched and provides adequate PC protection.

Quick Glance

Name: Fireee Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files-locker

Files extension: .fireee

Ransom demanding message: readme-warning.txt

Short Description: Aims to render the files on the compromised computers by it to no longer be able to be opened In order to extort victims into paying ransom to get their files back.

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened and have the .fireee file extension. The ransomware drops a readme-warning.txt ransom note, containing the extortionists’ message.

Distribution Method: infected email attachments, torrent websites, malicious ads, pirated software, harmful links, peer to peer file sharing network and so on.  

Removal: Both manual as well as automatic guidelines have been described below under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Fireee Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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