How to remove Boooom ransomware and recover files

Complete guide to delete Boooom ransomware and decrypt files

Boooom ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that encrypts stored files and then demands ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, the files are renamed with this pattern: original filename, unique ID number belongs to the victims, crooks’ email address and .boooom extension.

For example, a file 1.jpg would appear as “1.jpg.[ID-C279F237].[[email protected]].boooom”- after the encryption. Upon finishing the files encryption process and successfully appending the  filenames of the affected file, the ransomware drops decrypt_info.txt file as its ransom note to the desktop.

The ransom-demanding message informs the victims about the files encryption and implies that the decryption is possible only when they pay certain amount of fee in Bitcoin cryptourrency. The note urges victims to contact the crooks via email or Telegram to get further details.

Prior to the payment, they are offered free decryption of up to two encrypted files. it is just an attempt by the crooks to trick people into believing that they can rely on them and proceed with the payment. However, we strongly recommend not paying the ransom.

In often cases, victims do not receive the decryption tool for the files recovery even after they fulfill the demands. In other words, their files remain encrypted and they suffer huge financial loss. To prevent Boooom ransomware from further files encryption, its removal is necessary.

However, even the virus removal won’t decrypt the files already affected. To get them back, rely on existing backups you have. If not, once check if shadow copies – the automatically designed backups from Windows OS, if available.

If the above options are not enough to recover all affected files, you have to rely on third party data recovery tool. At present, the moment we are writing this article, official decryption tool for Boooom ransomware virus has yet to be designed.

How did ransomware infect my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed via untrustworthy downloading channels such as unofficial and freeware sites, p2p networks, and other third party downloaders. Illegal activation tools and fraudulent updaters are the common examples.

Cracking tools infect systems by supposedly bypassing activation keys of paid software. Fake software updaters cause system infection by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by direct downloading malware instead of providing updates.

Scam campaign can also be used to spread malware. The deceptive emails distributed through these campaigns can have infectious files or links for such files in them. The infection is caused when users execute, run or otherwise open such attachments/ links.

Text presented in Boooom ransomware‘s text file (“decrypt_info.txt”):

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]

or:

write to us in telegram

hxxps://t.me/Online7_365

or:

@Online7_365

Send us this file

decrypt_info

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Free decryption as a guarantee

Before paying, you can send 1-2 files for free decryption. File format: txt doc pdf jpeg jpg gif png bmp Total file size should not exceed 2 MB (without archive)

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You can buy Bitcoins here: hxxps://localbitcoins.com

Or use the search how to buy Bitcoins in your country

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IMPORTANT!!!

Remember that your files are encrypted and only WE can recover them!

Do not try to recover yourself, as well as on third-party resources, you will lose your files and money forever!

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Number of files that were processed is: –

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How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is recommended to download only from official and verified sources. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools provided by legit developers. Suspect and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially any attachments or links in them.

It is crucial to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, this software should have to be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected, we recommend you running a system scan using such AV tools and remove it right away from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Boooom ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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