How To Remove [[email protected]].14x ransomware

Know How To Recover Files from [[email protected]].14x ransomware

[[email protected]].14x ransomware is a file encrypting virus or crypto virus whose sole motive is to encrypt the targeted System files and demands huge ransom for the decryption. It belongs to the Dharma Ransomware family. It was discovered by the team of cyber hacker with the main intention to extort huge ransom by the phishing innocent users. It uses a military- grade coding algorithm to encrypt all personal and System files. During the encryption process, it renamed all encrypted  files or data such as database, documents, backups, pictures, videos and so on by adding  appointed User ID and [[email protected]].14x ransomware extension to their original filenames. It displays a pop-up window and creates the FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” that contain instructions on how to contact Ransomware developers and some other details.

Victims are informed that their all  personal and System files are encrypted. If  they want to restore access to their files then they need to write an email to [email protected] or [email protected]  and wait for further instructions like as price of a decryption software or key and how to make a payment. The price of the decryption tool is not specified, it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. They also instruct money should be pay in the form of bitcoin within 48 hours after contacted. They also offers one non valuable file for free decryption which does not exceed 1 MB. Victims are warned, that rename files or decrypt them with third party software  may damage them permanently.

Text in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

Don’t worry,you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

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.

 Should Victim Pay Ransom?

There are no third party tool that could decrypt files  cyber-criminal behind this Ransomware are the only ones who have the right decryption tool. But paying money to the cyber-criminal does not guarantee that ransom developers will provide tool for data decryption. In most of the cases victim who pay ransom money they got scammed. Mostly users complained that cyber-criminal close all the way of communication just after received ransom money. So victim should not trust on them and never try to pay ransom

How To Recover Files from [[email protected]].14x ransomware:

Paying money to the hacker is too risky and there is no any guaranteed cyber-criminal send the decryption key . Victim can loss there files and money as well. If victim want to restore or access to their encrypted files then they have to remove [[email protected]].14x ransomware completely from System from further encryption. After completed the removal process, they can restore data from backup . if there is no any data  you have then you can use third party recovery software.

 How did [[email protected]].14x ransomware infect your System:

[[email protected]].14x ransomware mostly infect your System via spam email campaign, freeware,  fake software. Spam email contain malicious attachments or download link for malicious files. When  recipients open malicious files like as MS office, PDF documents, archive, zip, archer, exe and java script and so on  then the malicious infection gets installed into your PC.

When users download or install System software from third party downloader site with carelessness or without checking custom or advance options, using fake updating tool to update System Software, peer to peer sharing files like torrent, clients, eMule etc. Trojan is a type of malware that can be designed to distributed chain infections.

 How To prevent the installation of [[email protected]].14x ransomware:

 Irrelevant email that contain attachments or received from unknown  or suspicious address should not be trusted. If any file or link seems suspicious please do not open without scanning. It is highly advice to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the email body content. Software must be download or install from official and trustworthy download channels. Software should not be downloaded or installed through third party downloader site.  Already installed software should be updated or activated only from official activation tool. Scan your PC with reputable antimalware tool. If your System is already infected with  this vicious ransomware then scan your PC with automatic removal tool to remove [[email protected]].14x ransomware automatically from System.

 Threat Summary:

Name: [[email protected]].14x ransomware

Type: File Virus, Ransomware

Encrypted File Extension: [[email protected]].14x

Ransom Demanding Message: Pop-up window, FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your system, A ransom demanding message is displayed on your System.

Distribution: Spam email campaign, freeware program, updating tool,

Damage: All files are encrypted and can not be opened without paying a ransom.

Removal: To eliminate this infection scan your PC with legitimate antivirus program.

Recovery: In order to recover files we are highly advice to use back up or third party recovery Software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove [[email protected]].14x ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete [[email protected]].14x ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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 [[email protected]].14x 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.