How to remove BlackByte Ransomware and recover files

Easy tips to delete BlackByte Ransomware and decrypt data

BlackByte Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that makes the stored files inaccessible by encrypting them and then generates ransom note (the BlackByte_restoremyfiles.hta) containing the instructions how to contact the attackers and get the details how to recover files by paying ransom to them.

The ransomware renames each of the affected file with its own extension. Thus, all affected files can easily be recognized by seeing .blackbyte extension to their filenames. All such files are inaccessible and when users click on them, the ransom note appears on the screen.

The crooks created this ransom note to inform the victims that their databases, documents and other files have been encrypted. To decrypt them, they require purchasing a unique decryption tool. Instructions on how to get the tool can be got by contacting them via the provided email address.

To prove that their decryption tool is working, the crooks behind BlackByte Ransomware offer free files decryption of up to two encrypted files. Those files however should not be larger than three megabytes and should not contain any important information.

 You should not to contact/ pay to the shady individuals. These people will never provide you the decryption tool even if you fulfill all their demands. Therefore, you suffer financial loss and the files remain encrypted.

Ransomware removal even does not decrypt the files encrypted. However, the virus removal is necessary to prevent further files encryption and avoid the malware to spread on the network. Below the post, you will find complete guide how to remove BlackByte Ransomware from the system.

Once after the ransomware removal, the next task is to recover the files locked with unique keys combination. You can’t unlock these files until you have a right decryption tool. You can wait for the official decryption tool that security researchers create after cracking the code use.

 In meanwhile, you can attempt to recover the files using Shadow Copies or data recovery tools. The data recovery section below the post provides more about these data recovery alternatives with complete step-by-step guide. If you have existing backups, you have nothing to look back.

How did BlackByte Ransomware enter my system?

Crooks often use Trojans, emails, untrustworthy sources for downloading files or programs, software cracking tools and fake software updaters to distribute malware. Trojans are malicious programs especially designed to cause chain infection.

Emails used to deliver malware contain malicious Microsoft Office documents, executables files, JavaScript files, PDF documents or other files. Recipients infect their systems when users open such file or execute them.

Unreliable downloading sources trick people into downloading and opening malicious files. Cracking tools are supposed to activate licensed software for free. Fake software updaters cause infection by exploiting bugs, flaws of outdated software or by direct downloading malware instead of the promised updates.

Text presented in BlackByte Ransomware‘s pop-up window (“BlackByte_restoremyfiles.hta”):

BlackByte: “Hello!”

Your network has been hacked

Your documents, and databases encrypted

To decrypt your files, you need to purchase our decryptor.

To decrypt files, follow the instructions below.

1) Email us: [email protected]

2) Your domain should be in the email header

3) The body of the letter should contain the key given to you in the note.

4) If you do not write to us within the next 3 days, your details will be posted on our auction.

5) To prove that we can decrypt files, we can decrypt 2 files for free, it should be no more than 3 MB and should not contain important information.

6) Don’t use 3rd party software to try decrypt your files, you can cause damage and even we won’t be able to restore them.

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How to prevent ransomware infection?

Installed programs should never be updated or activated using third party tools. It should have to be achieved using the tools provided by its official developer. Attachments and website links in any irrelevant emails received from unknown, suspicious addresses should never be opened as well.

Programs and files should have to be downloaded from official websites and through direct links. Also, it is recommended to scan the system for threats on regular basis and use a reputable antivirus tool with its latest virus detection database for that.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete BlackByte Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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