How To Remove .bomba file virus (Recovery Methods)

Tips To Restore Files from .bomba file virus

.bomba file virus is the latest crypto malware that belongs to the files encryption and Scarab ransomware family. It is mainly designed by the team of malware hunter with the main intention to extort huge ransom money by the phishing innocent users. It is able to infect all kind of Windows Operating System. It will alter your PC secretly and gets installed without any user’s permission. In order to know more details read this guide.

More information about .bomba file virus:

Once installed successfully, firstly it starts to infect the target System and encrypt all stored files. Like as other Ransomware it uses a powerful encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt all stored files. After that it encrypt all stored files it makes them totally inaccessible for the users by the appending its own “.bomba” extension at the end of every files. While victim try to open even single file then the ransom note “HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT” appears on the System screen that demands ransom money.

Text presented in Bomba ransomware’s text file (“HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT”):

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!

Your personal identifier:

–

Your documents, photos, databases, save games and other important data has been encrypted.

Data recovery requires a decoder.

decryption of files for money

contact us by telegram login @decryptorbomber

contact us by [email protected]

Free decryption as guarantee!

Before paying you can send us up to 3 files for free decryption.

The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (non archived), and files should not contain

valuable information (databases, backups, large excel sheets, etc.).

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.

The ransom note “HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT” informs victim that their files and data has been encrypted by the powerful encryption algorithm. Therefore accessing even single file is completely impossible for the users. The only way to recovering data and file is by purchasing the decryption tools from the cyber-criminal behind this infection. In order to received decryption key victim have to contact to the developer by Telegram message or provided email address. Before paying money users can test decryption is possible by sends upto three encryption files. The file does not contain any valuable data and information like as database, back-up, large excel sheets and so on. The file size should not exceed from 1 Mb. The message ends with a warning message that if victim will attempt to decrypt the encrypted files with third party tools of software then their data will delete permanently.

Do not pay Ransom Money:

Paying money to the hacker is a great risk . There is no any way to trace the cyber-criminal who received ransom money because they demands ransom money in the form of bit-coins. So you won’t to make any claim. Most of the victim claims that hacker don’t reply their email after getting the ransom money. The only aim of the hacker behind it to extort huge money by phishing them.

What to do after the encrypted files:

As we know that paying money to the hacker is highly risky. But how to decrypt file after encrypted.  According the researcher team the only way to decrypt file is to remove .bomba file virus firstly and completely from further encryption. After that you can easily restore files by the using back up file or third party recovery Software.

How did.bomba file virus distributed into the System:

.bomba file virus and other similar threats mostly distributed into the PC through spam email campaign, fake updates, Trojan, and others. Cyber offender often used spam email campaign to spread such types of infections which contains malicious attachments that can be in various forms like as MS office, documents, archive and so on. Once such types of files open by the recipient then other harmful infection gets installed into the System. Trojan is malicious program which causing chain infections. Fake update from unreliable sources and peer to peer sharing files through bad network environments also cause the infiltration of malicious program.

How To prevent the installation of .bomba file virus:

It is highly recommended do not receive any mail which sends through unknown sender. If you don’t know the sender name and address please verify firstly. It is important to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body. Scan the files before open them. Must update the System from relevant sources or direct links. Don’t try to click on malicious and suspicious link even accidently that may cause the installation of unwanted program. Scan the PC with reputable antimalware tool regularly to keep the PC safe and secure from such types of infection forever.

Threat Summary:

Name: .bomba file virus

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus

Encrypted file extension: .bmba

Ransom Demanding Message: HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

Distribution Methods: spam email attachments, Installation of freeware, Updating System Software, Clicking on malicious links.

Removal Tool: In order to keep the PC safe and secure from further issue scan the System from reputable antimalware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

Click Here For Windows

Click Here For Mac

Step 1: Remove .bomba file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .bomba file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .bomba file virus 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 .bomba file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .bomba file virus. 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 .bomba file virus 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 .bomba file virus 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 .bomba file virus 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 .bomba file virus, 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 .bomba file virus.

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 .bomba file virus?

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 .bomba file virus 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 .bomba file virus 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.