How to remove Abc ransomware and decrypt files

Easy tips to delete Abc ransomware and decrypt data

Abc ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that infiltrates in by stealth and encrypts the most valuable data stored on the system. Henceforth, the affected files become unusable. During the process of the files encryption, ABC also appends the filenames of the encrypted files with an extension that compromises of eight random digit and letters.

For example, you would see a file 1.jpg would be renamed to “sample.jpg.f49idjty”- after the encryption. Immediately after the files encryption process is complete, the Abc ransomware generates an HTML file (READ_IT.html), placing it on every existing folder. This file provides users the detail regarding the situation and instructs them what they have to do the next.

The text within the HTML file states that the files have been encrypted and that it is impossible to restore them without using a unique decryption tool. Unfortunately, this is true. ABC encrypts files using some strong cipher algorithm that allows the authors behind the ransomware to generate a unique decryption key associated with each victim.

The crooks store this key on some remote server and ask users to pay them ransom to receive it from them. To get more details like how much the decryption tool costs, where is to pay and so on, the victims can contact the crooks via ABC’s Tor website. The criminals allow the victims to attach a single selected file up to 1 MB in size that they decrypt for free as a guarantee that the files can be restored.

 Do not trust the crooks. They just provide the free decryption so that you start believing on them and proceed to pay. Once the payment is received, they disappear leaving you without your files. Therefore, you will suffer financial loss and your files remain encrypted. For the files recovery, you must look for possible reliable alternatives available.

Shadow Copies are one option for you. These are automatically designed backups from Windows OS. Sometimes, during the ransomware infection cases, these shadow copies are left untouched during the entire process of system attack and files encryption. Thus, they ultimately become a data recovery option for you.

Below the post, in the data recovery section, you will find complete guide how to recover files shadow copies.  However, if this option is found to be not available, you should have a try with third party data recovery tool. We do not guarantee you that these will help full in the files recovery. But, there is a chance that they do.

Backups are always the best option. If you have existing backups available, you will have nothing to look back. Remove Abc ransomware from the system and restore the files using the backups you have. The malware removal is necessary to avoid further files encryption and prevent the malware to spread on the network.

How did Abc ransomware enter my system?

To proliferate in ransomware-type viruses, crooks often use spam emails, unofficial software download sources, fake software updates and Trojans. Malicious attachments typically come in format of MS Office documents or JavaScript files. Once opened, these attachments download and install malware. Third party distribution sources proliferate in viruses by presenting them as legit software.

Examples of such sources include peer-to-peer networks, freeware download websites and etc. When they use such sources for any download, they get triggered into downloading/ installing malware. Fake software updaters exploit bugs/ flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing updates. Trojans are malicious malware especially designed to cause chain infection.

Text presented in Abc ransomware’s HTML file:

All your files have been encrypted!

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.

Decryption as guarantee

Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted cryptographically strong, without the original key recovery is impossible! To decrypt your files you need to buy the special software – “DECRYPTER” Using another tools could corrupt your files, in case of using third party software we dont give guarantees that full recovery is possible so use it on your own risk. If you want to restore files, go to on our site: 1) Download TOR-Browser (hxxps://www.torproject.org/download/download) 2) Run it 3) Go to hxxp://cr7icbfqm64hixta.onion

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

Attention!

Wait from us for reply to your mail within 48 hours.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

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How to prevent ransomware infection?

The main reasons why computer infection occurs are poor knowledge and careless behavior.  The key to computer safety is caution. Thus, it is important to pay attention while browsing the internet. Never open any files attached to emails received from dubious addresses. In fact, such emails should be deleted without reading.

We also recommend you that you download your software from official sources only or use a direct download link. Third party downloaders/ installers often promote malicious apps and thus, should never be used. Keeping installed apps updated and using legit AV tools are also paramount. However, apps should never be updated using third party tools as they often proliferate in malware.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Abc ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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