How To Remove VIAM Ransomware (Recover Encrypted Files)
Know How To Restore files from VIAM Ransomware
VIAM Ransomware is a kind of malicious computer that the main function is to encrypt all data and demands huge ransom for the decryption. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort ransom money by the phishing innocent users. During the encryption process, it renames all the files by appended with the “.viamwasted” extension and locks files making them inaccessible and worthless to users. After completed the encryption process, it creates ransom note for each of the affected files with their original names including the notes files names “1.jpg.viamwasted_info”.
The ransom-demanding message “1.jpg.viamwasted_info” inform victim that their network has been compromised and the data stored on it has been encrypted with a strong cryptographic algorithm. The only way to restore data is to purchase a unique decryption key from the cyber-criminal. In order to know how to get the decryption key victim must have to establish contact with the cyber-criminal. The cost of the decryption key is not specified it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. They also warned payment should be pay in the form of bit-coins within 48 hours after contacted. They also offer one file for free decryption as a tested decryption is possible. The files does not contain any valuable data like as database, documents, large excel sheet and so on. The size of the file must less than 1 MB. At the end of the ransom note it shows warning message if victim will attempt to restore data from third party recovery Software then their data and file will delete permanently.
Text presented in VIAM’s ransom note (“original_filename.viamwasted_info”):
VIAM.
Your network has been penetrated.
All files on each host in the network have been encrypted with a strong algorythm.
Backups were either encrypted or deleted.
Do not rename or move the encrypted files.
To get the files back contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected]
Store the encryption key:
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Do Not Pay Ransom Money:
VIAM Ransomware can disable your antivirus and firewall program and make your System defenceless. Paying money to the hacker is not sure that you will recover all your data. It is only a scam. The more you pay the more it will demand. In most of the cases cyber-criminal close all the communication just after received ransom money. It is highly possible you can lose their files and money as well.
How To Restore Data from VIAM Ransomware:
If your System is already infected by VIAM Ransomware and you are think about to pay ransom money. Cyber-criminal leaves you no option rather than ransom money. But the paying money is too risky for you. The only way to restore data is to permanently remove VIAM Ransomware from the infected System. After that you can recover your files through backup or data recovery Software.
How did VIAM Ransomware gets installed into the PC:
VIAM Ransomware mostly gets installed into the PC via the spam email campaign, Trojan; downloading unreliable software, Update fake Software. Spam email often sends by the cyber-criminal that contain some malicious attachments or website links such as MS office, documents, archer, zip, PDF documents, Exe, java script and so on. Such types of files look so legit and useful. Opening such types of files causes the installation of malicious infection like as Ransomware. Trojan is a malicious program that corrupts the System files and Windows registries as well as open back doors to invite other harmful infection such as Ransomware. Downloading unreliable Software from free software download sites, third party downloader, unofficial pages and other similar download sources could also bring ransomware.
How To Protect your System from VIAM Ransomware:
Do not open spam email letter sends by the cyber-criminal or contain any attachments Do not open any file which looks suspicious. It is important to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the email body content. Users also must be download and install freeware program from official or trustworthy webpage. It I highly advice to read the installation guide carefully till the end. Don’t skip custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. Must be avoiding the fake notification to update System which is not needed. Always try to update the System with the latest version and relevant sources. In order to keep the PC safe and secure and prevent the files from further encryption it is highly important to scan the PC with regular antimalware tool.
Threat Summary:
Name: VIAM Ransomware
Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker
Encrypted Files Extension: .viamwasted
Ransom Demanding Message: “1.jpg.viamwasted_info”
Cybe criminal Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]
Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to unlock your files.
Distribution Methods: spam email campaign, Trojan; downloading unreliable software, Update fake Software.
Removal process: In order to keep the PC safe and secure and prevent the files from further encryption it is highly important to scan the PC with regular antimalware tool.
Special Offer (For Windows)
VIAM Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove VIAM Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete VIAM Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove VIAM 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 VIAM Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with VIAM Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
VIAM Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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 VIAM 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
VIAM Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
