How To Remove Raped ransomware (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Tips To Restore Data from Raped ransomware

Raped ransomware is a kind of malware infection that is a part of the Xorist Ransomware family. It is mainly programmed to locks infected System files and makes them completely inaccessible for the users unless the ransom money not paid. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom by the blackmailing innocent users. Like as other Ransomware it uses the powerful encryption algorithm to encrypt all kind of personal and System files such as word, documents, excel, audios, videos and so on. It also change the default extension with the “.raped” extension during the encryption process. So that users are unable to open any files. While they try to open even single files then the ransom notes “HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt” appears on the system screen that demands ransom for the decryption of encrypted files.

 According to the “HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”  text files, all the files  of the victims  has been  locked or encrypted by the strong encryption algorithm. In order to unlock or decrypt them victims have to pay 1000 GBP (British Pound Sterling) in the form of Bitcoin crypto-currency to the provided wallet address. In order to know more information like as how to pay ransom money victim must establish contact with the cyber-criminal behind this Ransomware.  Victims have to write an email to the hacker with the proof of the money has paid. The ransom note end with warning message only five attempts is valid for getting the accurate decryption key code exceeding attempt might cause permanent damage your System files.

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

Attention! All your files are encrypted!

To restore your files and access them,

You must pay £1,000 in bitcoin to the following bitcoin address

1BFqrLCDwwrxueY7FFDn8DqeoasPJignxt

before sending payments send an email to [email protected]

as the btc address may have changed

You have 5 attempts to enter the code.

once done send a email to [email protected]

with picture of payment sent

 

Do Not Pay Ransom Money?

Paying money to the hacker could not retrieve your data as earlier states. So we are highly advice do not think to pay ransom to the hacker. It is only a scam which programmed by the scammers to make huge ransom by phishing innocent users. In most of the cases victims who pay ransom they got scammed and they do not received the decryption key. Cyber-criminal never wants the encrypted file will be decrypt any way. So they block all the restore point, delete volume shadow copies and cuts all the way of communication.  Therefore once the ransom money paid the infected files remain encrypted and users might lose their money as well.

What Victim Should Do?

In this situation, victim should not need to panic and never think to pay ransom money to the hacker. It is commonly that cyber-criminal demands ransom money in the form of bit coins which is untraceable and you cannot claims that who received ransom money. During the pay ransom money they can also hike your key stroke and gather vital information. If your System files are already infected with this Ransomware and you want to recover your files for free. The only way to recover files for free by using backup if available in the form of external hard disk.  There is no any backup you have then you can try reputable recovery Software that can restore data in a few moment. But before using them you have to remove Raped ransomware completely by using automatic removal tool.

How did Raped ransomware gets installed on the System:

Raped ransomware is commonly gets installed through the spam email campaign, freeware program, Updating System Software and other tricky ways. Often spam email sends by the cyber offender which attached malicious files like as word, documents, text, pictures, and so on with the intention someone open them. Opening such types of files cause lots of infection.

 Freeware program comes with additional setup of other program. While users download and install freeware without checking custom or advance options then other additional malicious program also gets installed with them which leads lots of infections. Updating System Software from fake downloader site like as torrent, download.com and other might cause infiltration lots of infections.

 How To prevent the installation of Raped ransomware:

We are highly suggested, ignore the attached any mail which comes through unknown address. Verify the sender name and address before attached them. It is important to Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body before opening them. Users also must be aware while downloading freeware program. Use official or trustworthy site while downloading and installing freeware program.

It is important to know their terms and license agreements as well as check Custom or Advance options. Updating system Software from relevant sources and with latest version. Do not share any file with peer to peer sharing networks like as Bit Torrent, eMule, Gnutella and other third party downloader site. Be pay attentive while performing other online activities. In order to keep the PC safe and secure scan the System with reputable antimalware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Raped ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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