How to remove Doydo Ransomware and recover files
Complete tips to delete Doydo Ransomware and decrypt data
Doydo Ransomware is a ransomware from Babuk ransomware group. The malware is designed to encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. During the process of the files encryption, it appends the filenames of each of the encrypted files with .doydo extension.
For example, a file 1.jpg would become 1.jph.doydo, 2.jpg become 2.jpg.doydo and so on. Once this process is complete, a ransom note – Help Restore Your Files.txt text file is dropped onto the desktop. It contains the ransom demanding message from the crooks behind the infection.
The message starts with informing the users that their files have been encrypted. It states that the encryption is done using some military grade encryption algorithm that makes the crooks behind the infection to design a unique decryption tool without which files can’t be recovered.
To provide that tool, the crooks ask ransom payment of $3000 dollar USD in Bitcoin. The Bitcoin wallet where the payment is to be transferred is provided in the ransom note. The users are required to pay the demanded sum and then send the proof of the payment to the crooks to their email address.
Prior to the payment, the victims are asked to send one encrypted file to the provided contact info. The free decryption of this file serves as a proof that the files decryption is possible. The ransom message ends with warning to the users not to turn off the device as this will destroy all the data.
The full text presented in the Doydo Ransomware’s ransom note:
All of your files have been encrypted!
The harddisks of your computer have been encrypted with an military grade encryption algorithm.
There is no way to restore your data without a special
software Doydo.
To purchase your key and restore your data, please follow these three easy:
- The price for the software is $300 dollars USD. Payment can be made in Bitcoin only.
- Bitcoin Address: 3JG36KY6abZTnHBdQCon1hheC3Wa2bdyqs
- Once paid, send proof of payment:
Email: [email protected]
You receive your key in 20 minutes:
To make sure we have the decryptor and it works,
you can send an email: [email protected]
and decrypt a file for free.
But this file shouldn’t be of any value!
Warning: do not turn off your pc!
If you abort this process, you could destroy all of your data!
Please ensure that your power cable is plugged in!
In most cases with ransomware attacks, without crooks’ involvement – the decryption is impossible. However, this does not mean that you should contact/ pay to the shady individuals. Despite payment, victims often do not receive the decryption tool.
Removing Doydo Ransomware from the operating system – will prevent it from further files encryption. Unfortunately, this process even does not restore the files already affected. The only solution for the files recovery is to use existing backups, if one was created beforehand and stored elsewhere.
Third party tools may and may not be helpful in this case for the files recovery. However, you should have a try. Also, there is a major chance that the shadow copies to be deleted, but you should once check to verify as the ransomware might leave it untouched during the entire system attack and files recovery process.
Below the post, in the data recovery section, you will find complete steps how to recover files using the Shadow Copies. If Shadow Copies and data recovery tools do not work in your case, and there is no backup option for you, wait for the official decryption tool when released.
How did Doydo Ransomware infect my system?
Malware is often distributed through dubious downloading sources such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are also used for the distribution.
Cracking tools cause system infection instead of activating licensed products. Illegal updaters infect systems by abusing flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious malware. Spam campaigns can also be used to spread malware as well.
Spam emails have infectious files or links for such files in them. These files can be in any formats, including executables, archives, PDF and Microsoft Office documents, JavaScript and etc. When these files are executed, run or otherwise opened- the infection process is initiated.
How to protect system from ransomware infection?
It is advised to download only from official and verified channels. Furthermore, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from official software developers. Suspect and irrelevant emails should never be opened, as they often contain dubious links and attachments.
It is crucial to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. 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 use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove it from the system.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Doydo Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove Doydo Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete Doydo Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove Doydo 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 Doydo Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with Doydo Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Doydo Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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 Doydo 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Doydo Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
