How to remove Dever Ransomware [Encrypted Data Solution]

Delete Dever Ransomware from PC (Removal Process)

According to security researchers, it is defined as ransomware type malicious programs that belong to Crisis/Dharma malware family. If your device has been infected by this malware it means your data were encrypted by using strong AES cryptographic algorithm and demands ransom money from victims for providing decryption tools or software. It is able to infect all types of system files like audios, videos, images, html, documents, databases and other files found on your desktop. After encrypting all your files, it retitles them with victims unique ID, developers email address and by using “Dever” extensions and makes impossible for users to access even single files.

Details about Dever Ransomware

Once encryption process completed, a text file “info.txt” and an HTML application “info.hta” are created on the desktop which contains ransom demanding message. Further, the text file informs victims that all their data have been encrypted and if you want to decrypt it you must contact Dever Ransomware developers by writing them an email through the email addresses provided. The pop-up window detailed ransom note. It clarifies that emails titles must be user’s ID. They also suggest you that if cyber criminals do not respond within 24 hours then you can use alternative email address. The prices of tool are not specified it generally depends on victims how quickly they contact to the cyber criminals. They also warn users not to decrypt or rename encrypted files by using third party software or manual decryptions otherwise you may suffers from permanent data loss.

Further, to gain the trust of users that decryption is possible they offer to decrypt up to 5 files for free but the size of file is not more than 4MB as well as does not contain any valuable information. In most cases of ransomware infections, it has been noticed that decryption is impossible without the involvement of cyber criminals. Regardless of fact, it is advised not to contact cyber criminals and fulfill any of their demands. Once payments are submitted, victims do not received promised decryption software and their data remains encrypted and worthless. Thus, to prevent Dever Ransomware from further encryptions, it is advised to remove it immediately but you may know that removal will not restore already encrypted data. Despite this, it is possible to recover files form backup if one has created earlier before encryption and stored in a different locations.

Text presented in Dever Ransomware’s pop-up:

All your files have been encrypted!
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]
Write this ID in the title of your message 1E857D00-2544
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:[email protected]
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.
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Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
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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.

How did ransomware infect my system?

To proliferate ransomware and other malicious software in your computer cyber criminals uses several deceptive tricks such as Trojans, spam campaigns, fake software updating, unofficial software download sources and unofficial activation tool. To spread malware they use spam campaigns in which they send emails that contains malicious attachments such as PDF files, archive files, executable files like .exe and so on. Once you open such types of harmful attachments, it usually installs high risk malware. Trojans are designed to cause chain infections, once it installed they spread other harmful threats including ransomware. Moreover, unofficial activation tool usually infect PC by installing malware instead of activating installed software. In short, the main reasons of system infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior.

How to recover data and remove Dever Ransomware?

To recover all encrypted data, firstly you have to delete this harmful file virus because you cannot get your files back as long as this dubious threat will stay in your system. Some below mentioned step has been provided below that will help you to remove Dever Ransomware completely and safely from the PC. After completing removal process, you can recover all your files and data by using any third party data recovery software.

Quick Glance

Name: Dever Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Extension: .Dever

Ransom demanding message: info.hta and info.txt

Description: A variant of notorious Dharma ransomware family of viruses. Aims to encrypt files present on your computer and then ask you to pay ransom to get them into working condition.

Symptoms: Files have the Dever file extension and cannot be opened. A ransom note called info.hta and info.txt also appears on the victims desktop.

Distribution: Spam emails, Emails attachments, Executable Files

Removal: If your system has been affected with Dever Ransomware, then we advise you to remove it as soon as possible.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Dever Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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