How to remove Cutdrywoe Ransomware and recover files

Easy guide to delete Cutdrywoe Ransomware and decrypt data

Cutdrywoe Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection. It operates by encrypting stored files and then demanding ransom payment for the decryption. During the files encryption, it appends the filenames of the encrypted files with an extension consisting of four random characters.

For example, a file originally named 1.jpg would appear similar to “1.jpg.hboo”, “2.jpg” as “2.png.x830”, etc. Upon doing this, a file named read_me!.txt is created and desktop wallpaper is changed. The text within this file and the wallpaper contains ransom demanding message.

Both of them are identical, although the text file contains slightly more information concerning about the ransomware infection. The note states that the compromised files have been encrypted and the victims would have to pay ransom to decrypt them.

The size of the ransom is stated to be 0.0013 BTC which was nearly 80 USD during the time of we were preparing this article. After the transaction is complete, the message instructions victims to contact the crooks via the provided email address.

Usually, the decryption is not possible without the involvement of the crooks behind the infection. Furthermore, despite meeting the ransom demands – the victims often do not receive the decryption tools.

To prevent Cutdrywoe Ransomware from further files encryption, the ransomware removal is necessary. However, this process would not recover the files already compromised. Backups are always a good option in such a case to recover the files.

But the problem is that not all users have such backups available. In this case, you should firstly check if Shadow Copies exist. Many ransomware just leaves this option untouched during the entire process of system attack and files encryption and thus this automatically becomes files recovery option for users.

But, there also a case arises where Cutdrywoe Ransomware deleted this automatically created backup from Windows Os initially in order to harden the decryption process. In such a case, you will have left with the only option to rely on third party data recovery tools.

How did Cutdrywoe Ransomware enter my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed through untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, unofficial and freeware sites and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are also used as well.

Cracking tools infect systems instead of activating licensed products. Fraudulent updaters cause system infections by abusing bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious programs instead of the promised updates.

Spam campaigns are also used to proliferate in malware. Spam emails can have malicious files as attachments or links inside them. These files can be PDF and Microsoft Office documents, archives, executables, JavaScript and etc, if opened- the infection is triggered.

Text presented in “read_me!.txt” text file (Cutdrywoe Ransomware’s ransom note):

Hello.

All your documents, images, videos, databases and other files are no longer available because they have been

encrypted.

There is nothing you can do about this, because if you try to remove me, the files will be lost permanently. No one

will be able to do anything except us.

We guarantee the decryption of files if the instructions are followed. To get your files back, you’ll have to pay.

We only accepted Bitcoin.

Purchasing Bitcoin varies from country to country, you are best advised to do a quick google search yourself to

find out how to buy Bitcoin.

These sales websites are secure and secure:

Coinmama – hxxps://www.coinmama.com

Abra – hxxps://www.abra.com/buy/bitcoin

Localbitcoin – hxxps://localbitcoins.com

– – –

Payment amount: 0.0013 BTC.

Bitcoin address: 17CqMQFeuB3NTzJ2X28tfRmWaPyPQgvoHV

Then and only then, send an email to [email protected] to get decrypter.

Do not download unknown files from the Internet …

Message shown on the Cutdrywoe Ransomware’s desktop wallpaper:

All your documents, images, videos, databases and other files are no longer available because they have been

encrypted.

There is nothing you can do about this, because if you try to remove me, the files will be lost permanently. No one

will be able to do anything except us.

We guarantee the decryption of files if the instructions are followed. To get your files back, you’ll have to pay.

We only accepted Bitcoin.

Payment amount: 0.0013 BTC.

Bitcoin address: 17CqMQFeuB3NTzJ2X28tfRmWaPyPQgvoHV

How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is advised to only download from official and trustworthy pages. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from legit developers. Suspicious and irrelevant emails should never be opened.

The attachments and links in any these letters should never be opened as they can cause system infections. It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. This software has to be used for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats/ issues.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Cutdrywoe Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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