How to remove BlackMamba Ransomware (Decrypt Files)

Know how to delete BlackMamba Ransomware

BlackMamba Ransomware is a malware categorized as ransomware threat. Like all other viruses, it encrypts files and generates a ransom note. This file virus is able to infect all types of system and personal files including images, videos, pictures, apps, games, documents and other files of this type. Their main aim is to encrypt files found on the target system and appends some random extension or simply makes the files inaccessible to users. After the encryption process is completed, it displays a pop-up window on the desktop screen. It was discovered by S!Ri.

Text in the ransom note (pop-up window):

Ooops! All your important files are encrypted!

What happend to my computer?
All your videos, photos, databases and other files are no longer accessible because they have been encrypted

Can i recover my files?

Sure but you have to pay $30 in bitcoin

What if i have already paid?

Send e-mail to us ([email protected]) we send you decryption code

Rules:

+Don’t restart your computer

+Don’t run task manager, cmd etc

Our bitcoin adress: 13AM4VW2dhxYgXeQepoHkHSQuy6NgaEb94

More details about BlackMamba Ransomware

The created ransom note states victims that all their files are encrypted with unique key therefore victims could not access any  files as earlier states. Hence, they need to pay ransom fee like in this case it is $30 in Bitcoin to the provided BTC wallet address. After paying, users need  to contact the hackers through the provided email address to get the decryption key. Moreover, users are also advised that a computer should not be restarted, command prompt and other features of this type should not be used.

Usually, victims of BlackMamba Ransomware cannot access files without using tools that can only be provided by developers of installed ransomware. At present, there are no any tools available that could decrypt files encrypted by this ransomware. However, most of the times, users are fooled even after paying the ransom. In practical, they leave the victims once the payment is done. So, victims are recommended not to pay or contact the cyber criminals in any situation as they may pose a serious risk.

How to deal with BlackMamba Ransomware?

If your computer is already infected then you already known about this ransomware and its demand. It is not wise to comply with hackers demand because they might not communicate with you when ransom is paid. Thus, there is only one option left for you is to delete this malware. After that you can recover your files through backup or data recovery software but in both cases you need to remove BlackMamba Ransomware first of all otherwise it will keep encrypting your data. To delete this malware, you are recommended to use powerful anti-malware removal tool or software.

How BlackMamba Ransomware gets distributed?

The main source of ransomware and other malware attack are spam email campaigns, untrustworthy software download channels, Trojans, fake software updating tools and so on. All these intrusion methods will be broadly discussed below: Trojan is the type of virus that cause stealth installation of other malicious malware and so are called chain infections. Typically, users install Trojan the same way as they install any other malware. Next go unofficial software download sources (p2p sharing networks, freeware and shareware installers etc) could be used to distribute malware by presenting it as legitimate software.

Fake software updating tools infect machine by exploiting outdated software bugs/flaws or simply downloading and installing malware rather than actual updates. When users open malicious attachment that was sent to them by the cyber criminals, this downloads the infectious files on the system and further install it on the computer. Some examples of those malicious files are exe files, JavaScript files, archive files, PDF documents and so on.

Remove BlackMamba Ransomware

Manual malware removal instructions have been discussed below under this article. You are advised to follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. So, we suggest you to use some reputable antivirus program that has the capability to remove BlackMamba Ransomware and all infiltrated ransomware infections completely from the computer.

Short description

Name: BlackMamba Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files locker

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Ransom demanding message: pop-up window  

Email ID: [email protected]

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

Removal: If your PC gets infected with BlackMamba Ransomware then we recommend running a scan with powerful anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files using data recovery software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete BlackMamba Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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