Remove RIP lmao ransomware & decrypt locked data

Simple process to delete RIP lmao ransomware from PC

RIP lmao ransomware is a file infection virus or a data locker ransomware. Its main function is to encrypt all stored data of the target system as well as makes them totally inaccessible until the ransom is not paid. It uses advanced encryption algorithm to locks down all kinds of files as well as renames them by appending “.jcrypt” as extension to the end of their filenames.

For example, a file named 1.jpg and after encryption it appears as 1.jpg.jcrypt. As soon as locking process is finished, the ransomware displays pop-up window and creates text file named _RECOVER_FILES_.jcrypt.txt that contain information about contact and payment information. The created ransom note contain information such as size of a ransom, list of encrypted files, email address, BTC address that supposed to pay ransom and other similar.

Threat summary

Name: RIP lmao ransomware

File Extension: .jcrypt

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files-locker

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: Files are encrypted and cannot be opened. The ransomware also drops a ransom note contain the extortionist message.

Ransom amount: 0.002 BTC  

Ransom Demanding Note: pop-up window, _RECOVER_FILES_.jcrypt.txt

Cyber criminal contact: [email protected]

Distribution Method: infected email attachments, malicious ads, torrent file downloads, unsafe file sharing network and so on.

Removal and data recovery: If your PC has been affected by RIP lmao ransomware, then we suggest you to scan with powerful anti-malware tool. To recover files, use backup or shadow volume copies.

More about RIP lmao ransomware:

The note further states that the encryption of file is done by using AES encryption algorithm and in order to decrypt it you need to contact cyber criminals who are behind this attack. Once contacted, victims are asked to send 0.002 of Bitcoin to the provided BTC wallet address and also send the transaction ID to the email address.

Once payments are made, users supposed to receive decryption key or software. Nevertheless, you should never trust on the cyber crooks. There is no guarantee that ransomware developers will send you decryption tool. In other words, there is always a risk to be get scammed. Therefore, it is recommended not to pay a ransom to any ransomware developers.

How RIP lmao ransomware intrude?

Ransomware type viruses are distributed through malspam campaigns. Cyber crooks send deceptive mails with infectious file attachments on them. By opening malicious attachments or by opening files that have downloaded via website links causes the installation of malware. Those malicious files are in form of exe files, word file, archive files and so on. This malware can also be distributed via freeware download websites, free file hosting sites, peer to peer networks and so on. They are typically disguised as legitimate.

Once users open, they install malware. Another ways that cause damage is by using fake software updating tools. They infect computer either by exploiting flaws of outdated program or by simply installing malware instead of any updates. Furthermore, users get their system infected with malware when they have installed some Trojan type malware. Trojans are malicious programs that download other harmful viruses and are called chain infections. Lastly, unofficial software activation tools infect machine by supposedly bypassing activation key for paid software.

How to retrieve locked files?

To restore all encrypted files, users are advised not to trust on the cyber criminals behind RIP lmao ransomware. Paying money to the evil actors and wait for them that they will provide the tool is risky. These people mostly leave the victims without their files. So, victims are recommended to remove RIP lmao ransomware completely from the system by using reputable antivirus software/tool. Once malware gets removed, users can easily retrieve their files using existing backup. The other possible way to recover files is to use third party data recovery tool.

Prevention tips to avoid malware attack:

First of all you must avoid opening files or attachments that seem irrelevant or come from unrecognizable address because once opened it download and install malware as well as lots of infections. Always use official websites and direct links to download/install any applications. Avoid using free file hosting sites, unofficial pages, third party downloader/installer and other similar tools as it can offer dubious content.

The most important thing is that keep all installed programs updated or activated with tools that are provided by their official developers. None of the other tools are trustworthy. Further, install reputable antivirus suite and keep it enabled to perform regular system scans and remove detected threats and viruses. if your system is infected with RIP lmao ransomware, then we recommend you to use some reliable removal tool.

Text in the pop-up window:

RIP lmao

Your files (count: 8) have been encrypted!
In order to recover your data…
Please send 0.002 Bitcoin(s) to the following BTC address:
1FKRDDf4gtJxhxjQvMg7kJy7QT1Pwm9A6U
Next, E-mail your transaction ID to the following address:
[email protected]

Text in this file:

All of your files have been encrypted.

To unlock them, please send 0.002 bitcoin(s) to BTC address: 1FKRDDf4gtJxhxjQvMg7kJy7QT1Pwm9A6U
Afterwards, please email your transaction ID to: [email protected]

Thank you and have a nice day!

Encryption Log:
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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete RIP lmao ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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 RIP lmao 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.