How To Remove Dis ransomware (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Tips To Restore Files from Dis ransomware

Dis ransomware is a file encrypting virus that belongs to the Dharma Ransomware family. It is mainly designed to encrypt System files, modify file names of the encrypted files and demands ransom by the sending ransom note. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom by the blackmailing innocent users. Like as other Ransomware it also uses the powerful encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt all stored files. It renames encrypted files by adding victim’s ID, [email protected] email address and appending the “.dis” extension to their filenames.  It display a pop-up Window and create the “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” ransom note  that contain instructions on how to contact its developer.

 The Ransom note “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” explained that their all kind of files are encrypted by the powerful encryption algorithm. Victim can recover access to their files by following instructions then they will receive after writing an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The price of the decryption tool is not specified it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. According to the ransom note payment should be pay in the form of bitcoin within 48 hours. Victims are also warned, rename the file name or try to recover files by using third party recovery software might cause permanent data loss.

Text in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

Don’t worry,you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

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.

Do not pay  on Cyber Criminal?

Victims are highly recommended do not pay ransom money to the hacker because it is common that they do not send decryption key after received payment. So that paying ranom money then is  a great risk.  They also want ransom in the form of bitcoin which is unable to trace  and you won’t able to make any claim if there is any fraud. Most of the victims claims that hacker don’t even reply their emails after getting the ransom money and close all the way of communicate.

How To Restore Files from Dis ransomware:

Paying money to the hacker is too risky but the encrypted files are most valuable for you. If your system files are already encrypted on your System and you want to recover files without paying ransom money to the hacker. The only methods to recover files without paying money is  to remove Dis ransomware completely from PC. After that you can restore your files through backup. If you don’t have any backup then you can try data recovery Software to recover your files. It is very good options this Software scan hard drive very deep to recover any sort of files.

Threat Summary:

Name: Dis ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted File Extension: . Dis

 Ransom Note: “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt”

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your PC. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop screen. Cyber-criminal demand payment of a ransom to unlock files.

Distribution Methods: Spam email attachments, freeware download,  peer to pee sharing files

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying ransom money.

Removal Process: To eliminate this Ransomware we are highly advice scan your PC with legitimate antimalware tool.

How Dis ransomware gets installed into the System?

Dis ransomware gets installed into the System via spam email campaign, downloading freeware program from unknown sources. Spam email campaign often sends by the cyber-criminal which attach malicious files or website links with the aim to someone open files or click on suspicious links. They present email as important and official. Opening file or clicks on malicious links cause the installation of malicious infection like as Ransomware.

Most of the users download and installed freeware program from third party webpage. They skip to read terms and license agreements and well as miss the check out the custom or advance options. Thus this way they offer to get installed malware infection such as Ransomware.

How To Protect your System from Dis ransomware:

Do not open any mail which received through unknown sources. If you don’t know the sender name and address please verify that. If any file seems suspicious please do not open it.  Must check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the email body content. Users must be downloading and installed freeware program from unofficial site. Always use official site or direct links. It is important to  read the installation guide carefully till the end. It is highly important to select custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. In order to keep the System safe and secure from further encryption victim are highly advice scan the System with reputable antimalware tool which not only detect the virus and remove all infected infections.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Dis ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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