Bozewerkers Ransomware: Removal and Decryption

Bozewerkers Ransomware is recently discovered by security researchers while checking through newly submitted virus entities to security teams. Based on the researches on test computer, it has been said to be a new variant of Nitro ransomware. So, obviously the victims can expect their device or its files to be useless once affected by Bozewerkers Ransomware. If you are unfortunately one of the victims, we suggest you reading this article to learn detailed about the malware and how to sort it out on compromised system easily.

Summary About Bozewerkers Ransomware

Name: Bozewerkers Ransomware
Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus, file locking virus
Symptoms: Files turning to be inaccessible, File extensions appended as .givemenitro, and a ransom note striking screen on attempt to access files.
Distribution: Bundled software installers, malicious links, intrusive advert campaigns, email campaigns, and so on.
Removal: Removal of Bozewerkers Ransomware is first required to block encryption of further files for which a powerful scanner can be helpful, once accomplished, the recovery of files can be done through backups.

Detailed Information About Bozewerkers Ransomware

The term Bozewerkers Ransomware is a newly reported ransomware variant which the experts consider a new strain of Nitro ransomware. Since Bozewerkers Ransomware is just a piece of ransomware, it assails on targeted computers without seeking permission of users and encrypts all stored files on targeted machine. After the encryption, the file extension of affected files are modified and suffixed with .Givemenitro, which simply means the files turn to be inaccessible and leave no options for users to access them. So, if your system went under such hectic modifications then you might be facing the circumstances which seems scary and disasters as well.

Actually, whenever you try to attempt file access to an encrypted file, the deployed ransom note will appear on screen. Further the note states that your files are now compromised and in order to access such data, the victims are required to buy a decryption key from criminals. Unless the key is used, it’s not possible to access your own files. However, the fact regarding requirement of unique decryption key is true because the files are really encrypted using powerful algorithms.

This unique key is generally created by Bozewerkers Ransomware like ransomware at the same time when encryption process is performed, but further stored on remote servers controlled by hackers so as they can force users to buy decryption key, else the affected files will be deleted after a specified time. Although it seems that paying ransom amount can restore your files back, but doing so is not recommended as criminals are never going to keep their promises.

Suggestions regarding decryption of files

Since your files are now locked down and turned to be inaccessible, you would really worry about the lost data access, and the issue is really serious. But, making trust over criminals and remitting payment to them can be your biggest mistake and we suggest you getting through the guidelines here mentioned to remove Bozewerkers Ransomware from your machine. Following the instructions, the Bozewerkers Ransomware along with all its files and processes will be terminated, but this will really not resolve the lost data problem. To overcome this situation, it’s recommended either to use your own created backup file or a data recovery solution which is empowered to recover encrypted data as well.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Bozewerkers Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Bozewerkers Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Bozewerkers 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 Bozewerkers Ransomware using “System Restore”

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