Remove Betarasite ransomware (Data Recovery Guide)

Simple and easy methods to delete Betarasite ransomware

Betarasite ransomware is the name of just another nasty ransomware that encrypts user data and asks for payment in exchange for the decryption key. It often gets on users computer via the most popular methods that is infected emails. Following infiltration, it will start infecting files using complicated encryption algorithm. Once encryption is done, all files are appended with .betarasite extension and makes inaccessible unless they are decrypted.

Afterwards, it displays pop-up window that contains instructions on how to pay the ransom for the decryption key. The created ransom notes inform victims that their files have been encrypted and cannot be accessed without the help of the attackers. Users are asked to send their ID and pay 0.0060 in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. However, the ransom note does not contain any email address that could be used to contact criminals.

It can be assumed that attackers behind Betarasite ransomware have not yet fully finished developing their ransomware. Further, as a proof that decryption tool is really working users are offered a free decryption test of some encrypted files (except databases). Moreover, users are warned not to rename encrypted files using third party software or try to decrypt those files manually as it might results into permanent data loss.

Should victims trust on the attackers? (Recover Files)

Users are advised if it was possible to contact and pay developers of Betarasite ransomware then it should not be done. Very often, even if they pay ransom victims do not receive any decryption key or tool. Simply said, victims who trust on the cyber criminals lose not only files but also money. Since, it is impossible to decrypt files encrypted by this ransomware, thus the only way to recover files is to restore them from a backup. It can only be possible if victims have their files backed up somewhere. The other option is to use third party data recovery tool.

How Betarasite ransomware gets on my PC?

Mostly, users infect their system with ransomware or other malware via emails, Trojans, unofficial software updating tools, unreliable software downloading sources or unofficial software activation tools. Cyber crooks behind this use spam campaign, they send emails to the user containing malicious programs as an attachment. Usually, they attach files such as exe files, archive files, PDF documents and so on. When users open malicious attachments or files that they have downloaded via malicious links, causes installation of malware. Despite this, they install malware through third party downloader’s, peer to peer networks (torrent clients) and others. When recipients use them to download software and execute malicious files, they install malware.

How to prevent ransomware infections?

Users should download software only from official sites and via direct download links. Other tools that are mentioned above should not be used. Install software (if required) should be updated and activated with tools or implemented functions that are provided from official software developers. Unofficial or third party activation tools can contain malware and it is not legal to use such tools for software activation. It is recommended not to open irrelevant emails especially if it comes from unknown addresses. It is common for such emails to be used as channels to deliver malware. For betterment, you must use some antivirus tools that prevent any malicious executables from being launched.

Full text presented in the ransom note:

All your files are encrypted

Your documents, photos, databases and other files have been encrypted using RC4 and RSA-2048
It means that its impossible to recover yocrypted files without our help.
You need your personnal key to decrypt your files.

If you want to decrypt your files, please contact us by email.
You must provide your personnal ID in the subject of your message.
You need to pay 0.0060 BITCOINS to get your personnal key.

Click here if you don’t know how to buy bitcoins –> [HOW TO BUY BITCOINS?]

You don’t have all time so hurry up and don’t waste your time!
If the allowed time is up without making the payment, your files will be encrypted forever

YOUR PERSONNAL SESSION ID:

If you already made the payement and received your personnal key, please click on the button below.
[DECRYPT]
Your key will be destroyed in:
– Days

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Betarasite ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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