How to remove Snopy ransomware from PC

Steps to recover files encrypted by Snopy ransomware

Snopy ransomware is notorious computer infection belonging to the Xorist ransomware family. This file virus can infect almost all types of files. It locks the targeted files by adding “.snopy” extension and makes it totally inaccessible for the users. It harasses the victims by regularly delivering ransom note asking to buy decryption key. Unlike other ransomware, it creates ransom note namely HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and placed it on desktop to inform victims about encryption and demand ransom payments.  Whenever you will try to open your files, this ransomware virus show error message.

More details about Snopy ransomware

Moreover, the ransom demanding message informs victims that all their data are encoded with powerful encryption algorithm and you have to buy the decryption key to unlock your data. It will provide you some time to pay money through Bitcoin. If the given time limits cross then this virus will delete all your files. The price of tools is stated to be 20 USD in BTC. Once the payment is made, users are advised to follow the provided link and use the website to contact the cyber criminals who are behind Snopy ransomware.

It is always advised not to trust the cyber criminals as they are always ready to cheat and misguide you especially the novice users. In most cases, they don’t provide the necessary decryption key even after their demands are fulfilled. They deactivate all the communication links including the contacts. It is true that you cannot access the encrypted files without the involvement of the cyber criminals. However, this doesn’t mean that you should contact the developers and pay them money for the decryption tool.

How to restore files encrypted by Snopy ransomware?

The recovery of encrypted files can only be possible if you have the backup files that you had created earlier before ransomware attack and placed in some external storage device like USB drives. Additionally, you must check whether shadow volume copies (temporary backup files created by OS for recently deleted files) are available or also has been deleted. If these two methods are not available then users are advice to use data recovery tool to retrieve all encrypted files. Before using any file recovery process, users are recommended first of all to remove Snopy ransomware completely from the system to prevent Snopy from further encryptions.

Distribution methods of Snopy ransomware:

Ransomware and other malware most commonly proliferated via Trojans, spam campaigns, fake updater, illegal activation tools and questionable download channels. All such intrusion methods are described below broadly:

• Fake updater: This tool infects PC by exploiting flaws of outdated products or by simply installing malware instead of any updates.
• Spam campaigns: Spam emails containing infectious files or links and send such file as a campaign to trick recipients into believing that they are receiving some important emails. Opening those malicious files cause the installation of malware.
• Trojans: It is identified as malicious apps that cause chain infection (means download and install malware).
• Illegal activation tool: Rather than activate licensed program, these tools can download and install malicious software.
• Unreliable download sources: Malicious programs can also be accidentally downloaded from unreliable sources such as p2p sharing networks, free fie hosting and unofficial websites and others.

How to protect system from ransomware infections?

Irrelevant or suspicious emails should not be opened especially any attachments or links found in them as they are the origin of computer infection. Installed software and programs (if required) must be updated with tools or implemented functions recommended by genuine developers. Programs and files should only be downloaded and installed using official and trustworthy websites and via direct links.

Avoid using third party installer, free file hosting sites and other similar sources as they are used to offer bundled content. Furthermore, install dependable anti-spyware software and keep this software up-to-date to perform regular system scans and to remove detected threats and issues. To keep device harmless and secured, users are recommended to remove Snopy ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the PC.

Text presented in Snopy ransomware’s text file (“HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”):

!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!
All of your Files are encrypted with RSA-2048 ciphers

 

Decrypting of your Files is only possible with the Private Key.
To receive your Private Key You have to pay about $20 bitcoin

 

In this wallet: 3Ed44Tk7tbZLyue5CrneiActjtYzf4xLhw

 

After the payment is completed, go to this link:
hxxp://j.gs/EyJX

 

If you do not have the money to pay
please go to this link and contact me:
hxxp://j.gs/EyKY

 

dont worry all files are safe.

 

!!! Your personal id: –

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Snopy ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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