How to remove Bad ransomware [Data Recovery Solution]

Simple methods to delete Bad ransomware

Bad ransomware is identified as a part of Dharma ransomware family and its discovery was credited to Jakub Kroustek. The main aim behind the creation of such virus is to hijack your files and demand extortion money for allegedly recover them. During encryption process, all affected files are renamed with victim’s ID, [email protected] email address and by using “.bad” extensions. For example, a file named “1.jpg” would appear as “1.jpg.bad” after encryption. The more problematic about this ransomware is that it seems perfectly safe but actually it does not work the way as you know it.

After successfully finishing locking process, a text file titled “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” is created and placed it on your desktop and a pop-up window is displayed. The created text file contains ransom demanding message which basically says that your data is encrypted and can only be restored by using a decryption tool. They also ask you to contact cyber criminals behind this attack through the email address. As you know, it is described as data locker virus that uses powerful encryption algorithm for locking all your files. Hence, you must remove this nasty ransomware virus completely from the system to keep it harmless and secured.

Threat summary

Name: Bad ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus, Files locker

Ransom demanding message: FILES ENCRYPTED.txt and pop-up window

Extension used: .bad

Cyber criminal contact: Threats actor asks users to contact them via Tor website and [email protected] email address.   

Description: This ransomware is a new detection that locks your files and demands a hefty ransom fee to offer decryption key. However, program is nothing more than a trap by hackers to earn illegal profit.

Symptoms: Users cannot access files stored on their system as previously functional files have different extension. A ransom demanding message appears on your screen. Cyber crooks behind this ask you to pay money usually in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Distribution: malicious email attachments, malicious ads, torrent websites, harmful hyperlinks, software bundling, pirated or cracked software and other social engineering methods.

Damage: All files as well as data are encoded by using strong encryption algorithm and it cannot be opened without paying ransom. Other additional password stealing Trojans infection can be installed along with dubious ransomware infections.  

File Restore: File restoration is possible with a lately created backup file or Volume Shadow Copies if available or some other options that are discussed under this article.

Removal: In order to remove Bad ransomware and all infiltrated ransomware infection from the computer, we recommend our users to use some reliable antivirus removal tool or simply go through given removal instructions that are provided under this article.

How did ransomware infect computer?

Ransomware and other dubious malware infections invade into your computer by using several deceptive methods. Typically, cyber criminals deceive users into installing malware through Trojans, untrustworthy software download channels, spam campaigns, third party updater and many more. Among these, the most common ways to spread malicious software is to send deceptive emails to the lots of recipients that contain malicious attachments that are mainly designed to download some malicious file.

Once such files are opened, malware gets installed into your system. Trojans are identified as malicious programs that are designed to cause chain infection. When such malicious program installed, it will install other additional malware. Last but not the least, fake software updater infect PC by exploiting bugs or flaws of outdated software that is present on them or by simply installing malware instead of any updates or fixes.

Shall I pay money to decrypt files?

The main aim of ransomware is not let you to access, change or add any new data in an infected file. If you try to open such an infected file, it displays a ransom message that asks you to pay money to decrypt your files. The price of such key is not specified and crooks demand to submit payments in Bitcoin or other digital cryptocurrency. They provide a surety that after paying money they will provide you a decryption tool or key.

But in such situation this is not the right way to trust any hackers immediately because it is a spam. After wasting both your time and money you will notice that your data are still inaccessible. Ransomware presents a strong case for maintaining regular data backups. You must be sure that it may be store in a remote server or an unplugged storage device because locally stored backup will be compromised together with regular data. Due to all these reasons, you are advised to remove Bad ransomware as soon as possible from the computer.

How to remove Bad ransomware from computer and restore files?

Although the developers of Bad ransomware claims to restore files using valid decryption key but they demand really a very considerable amount as ransom fee. According to experts, if such demanded ransom fee is remitted, there is no guarantee of their files will be recovered. They highly suggest you to choose antimalware solution to clean infected computer against all malicious files present inside. Once the threat is completely cleaned, victims can seek to restore files using their either backups or other suggested possible measures.

How to protect system from ransomware infections?

To prevent all such circumstances, you must be very careful while browsing internet or updating any software. To begin with you must be sure that your have reputable antivirus program installed because tools of this type will help you to detect and eliminate malware before the PC gets harmed. Further, never open any email attachments that are irrelevant. You must keep all installed applications as well as operating system up to date. Thus, the key to safety is cautious. Therefore, if your system is already infected with Bad ransomware then we suggest you to scan with Spyhunter for Windows that has the ability to eliminate all infiltrated malware automatically.

Text presented in Bad ransomware’s 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:badday5palenar52.onion/?ticket=8oHZXKeIVm9H5H1tx5l_1E857D00
Use Tor Browser to access this address.
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.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Bad ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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