How to remove [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware from PC

Files locked by [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware: Is there any solution?

[[email protected]] BWNG ransomware is described as malicious software that is specifically designed to encrypt all your personal files found on your desktop without having your permission. The main purpose of this malware is to hijack your files and demand extortion money from users. Basically, it belongs to Matrix ransomware family. It encrypt victim’s files, change their filenames and drops ransom note on your desktop. After encryption, it renames all encrypted files by adding victim’s unique ID, developers email address and by using “.BWNG” extension to the end of their filenames.

Once completing this process, this perilous threat will leave ransom note on your desktop which notify you about encryption and demand ransom money. It also change default desktop background with ransom image. As stated in ransom note, victims cannot access their files without having unique decryption key that is stored on remote server and can only be accessed by cyber criminals. In order to get complete instructions on how to purchase decryption software you need to contact ransomware developers by writing them an email to [email protected] email address. Further, as a proof of their ability they ask you to send one file and they will decrypt for free but it must not contain any valuable information such as backups, databases and others.

But in reality all such offers made by them are bogus at all because after paying money they start ignoring victims and not even answer their calls or messages. Their main aim is not to unlock your files rather than to collect your personal as well as sensitive information and used it for illegal activities. Typically, there is only one way to recover files without paying money and risking to be scammed is to restore from backup if created earlier before ransomware attack. As discussed above that data remain encrypted if [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware is uninstalled because its removal only prevents it from causing further encryptions.

Threat specification

Name: [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-lockers

Encrypted file extensions: .BWNG

Ransom demanding message: “!BWNG_INFO!.rtf”

Cyber criminal email ID: [email protected] and [email protected]

Symptoms: cannot open files available on your desktop, previously functional files now have different extensions. A ransom demanding message is displayed on your screen. They demand payment of ransom to unlock your files.

Distribution methods: torrent websites, spam emails, email attachments, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: all files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom. Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: See if your system has been affected with [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware, then we suggest you to remove it as soon as possible.

Distribution methods of ransomware infections:

Usually, ransomware and other dubious malware proliferate into the system by using several different methods. The most common methods used by developers are through spam emails that contain malicious attachments. Once you open such infected files it download and install malware that cause lots of infections. Apart from this, using infected drives, watching adult videos, playing online games, etc are also the main reason behind the infiltration of ransomware. So, you are advised not to use any of the above mentioned methods for downloading or installing any software.

How to avoid installation of ransomware infections?

Irrelevant emails that contain malicious attachments or received from unknown addresses should not be opened. Further, avoid using third party installers, unofficial pages, free file hosting sites, peer to peer networks and other tools that are mentioned above. All software and files should be downloaded from official websites and direct download links. While installing any programs, always pay close attention and read terms, study all possible options and select custom or advance settings and opt out for all additional attached apps and decline all offers with the chosen software. So, in order to keep your device safe and secure from further damage you are advised to remove [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware and all infiltrated ransomware completely and safely from the machine.

Text presented in !BWNG_INFO!.rtf file:

SH*T HАPPENS!
WE HАVE TО INFОRM YОU THАT АLL YОUR FILES WERE ENCRYPTED!

PLEАSE BE SURE, YОUR FILES АRE NОT BRОKEN!
Yоur filеs wеrе еnсrуptеd with strоng сrуptо аlgоrithms.
* Plеаsе nоtе thаt thеrе is nо wау tо dесrуpt уоur filеs withоut uniquе dесrуptiоn kеу аnd spесiаl sоftwаrе. Yоur uniquе dесrуptiоn kеу is sесurеlу stоrеd оn оur sеrvеr.
* Tо dесrуpt уоur dаtа уоu nееd оur spесifiс аutоmаtiс dесrуptiоn tооl аnd уоur uniquе dесrуptiоn kеу.
* Аll уоur filеs wеrе rеnаmеd but аftеr dесrуptiоn prосеss filеnаmеs will bе rесоvеrеd tо оriginаl stаtе. Dаtа struсturе will nоt сhаngе.
* Plеаsе bе surе thаt аll thе аttеmpts tо rесоvеr уоur filеs bу уоursеlf оr using third pаrtу tооls саn rеsult in irrеvосаblе lоss оf уоur dаtа!

WHАT DО YОU NEED TО DО?
First оf аll уоu hаvе tо writе us bу е-mаil:
Оur first е-mаil:                [email protected]
Оur sесоnd е-mаil:        [email protected]
Оur third е-mаil:        [email protected]

АTTENTIОN!
If уоu wаnt tо rесоvеr уоur dаtа plеаsе writе us tо аll оur е-mаil аdrеssеs!
It is rеаllу impоrtаnt bесаusе оf dеlivеrу prоblеms with sоmе mаil sеrviсеs!
Plеаsе bе surе wе аrе аlwауs in tоuсh аnd rеаdу tо hеlp уоu!
If уоu will nоt rесеivе оur аnswеr in 24 hоurs, plеаsе rеsеnd уоur mеssаgе!
Plеаsе аlwауs сhесk SPАM fоldеr!
* Writе оn English оr usе prоfеssiоnаl trаnslаtоr

In subjесt linе writе уоur pеrsоnаl ID: –

Fоr уоur аssurаnсе уоu саn аttасh up tо 3 smаll еnсrуptеd filеs tо уоur mеssаgе. Wе will dесrуpt аnd sеnd уоu dесrуptеd filеs fоr frее.
*   Plеаsе nоtе thаt filеs must nоt соntаin аnу vаluаblе infоrmаtiоn аnd thеir tоtаl sizе must bе lеss thаn 5Mb.

Plеаsе dоn’t wоrrу!
Bе surе thаt уоur dаtа саn bе RESTОRED TОDАY!
Wе аrе in tоuсh 24/7 аnd rеаdу tо hеlp уоu!
If уоu nоt rесеivеd оur аnswеr plеаsе rеsеnd уоur mеssаgе tо аll е-mаil аdrеssеs!

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete [[email protected]] BWNG ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove [[email protected]] BWNG 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]] BWNG ransomware using “System Restore”

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