How to remove Energy ransomware (Decryption process)

Tips for Energy ransomware removal

Energy ransomware is ransomware type infection discovered by malware researcher S!Ri. The main aim of this malware is to encode the files stored and restrict victims to access them until ransom payment is made. It renames all the files by adding “.energy[[email protected]] ” extension (which also contains the cyber criminals email address) to the end of your files. In this way, it will make all your files totally useless and show error message while you try to open any files.

After that, ransom demanding message in text files “HOW_TO_DECYPHER_FILES.txt” are dropped into every folders that contains affected files. The created text file simply states that in order to decrypt files users need to contact cyber criminals through the email. Without a unique key unlock even single file is impossible. The message also lists the key identifier and also number of files which were encrypted. It also states that the price of decryption tool depends on how fast users contact to Energy ransomware developers.

Moreover, free decryption test of some encrypted files is also provided to the users. Remember that such file is not more than 1MB in size. By going through the above mentioned details, it is advised not to pay money to the cyber criminals because there is no any proof that after receiving complete payment they will provide you right decryption tool. It is very cunning infection that may hike your private and sensitive information including bank and credit card details during transaction money.

Text presented in Energy ransomware’s text file (“HOW_TO_DECYPHER_FILES.txt”):

To recover your data contact the email below
[email protected]

Key Identifier:
–

Number of files that were processed is: –

How to restore files without paying money?

In order to restore files, you are highly advised not to be  panic and never try to send money to hackers to purchase decryption tool. There is no any tool available which can recover your files. The only way to recover files without paying money is to remove Energy ransomware immediately because this malware will keep encrypting your files and ultimately make your system completely useless. Once malware gets removed, you can restore your data using any existing backup, if there has one been created. The other option is to use data recovery software.

How did ransomware infect my computer?

Ransomware viruses are distributed through scam campaigns, Trojans, untrustworthy software downloading sources and fake software updates. Scam campaigns are used to send thousands of spam emails containing malicious attachments as well as also contain download links of infectious files. Once opened, it causes download/install of malware. Trojans are malicious applications that cause other malicious malware installation. Untrustworthy software download sources spread malware disguised as or bundled with ordinary content. Last but not the least fake software updater infects PC by supposedly updating or activating software.

How to protect system from ransomware infection?

Use official and trustworthy websites for any programs download. Third party sources as mentioned above should not be used as they are commonly used to spread malware. It is important not to open attachments presented on any emails whose sender’s addresses seem suspicious. Opening such files causes high risk system infections. Further, update installed software (if required) using tools/functions provided by its official developers. Cracking tools are illegal to use and often cause computer infection so should be avoided. Despite this, if your system is already infected with Energy ransomware, then we recommend running a scan with Spyhunter for Windows that has the ability to remove infiltrated ransomware automatically from the computer.

Threat specification

Name: Energy ransomware

File Extension: .energy[[email protected]]

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files locking virus 

Symptoms: All important files will get appended with new extension, your trial to access your files may return will fail, eruption of hectic ransom note on computer screen and so on.

Ransom Demanding Note: HOW_TO_DECYPHER_FILES.txt

Distribution methods: cyber criminal use various methods to intrude this infection into your system such as Trojans, fake updates, email spam, untrustworthy software download sources such as third party downloader, unofficial pages etc and so on.

Removal: See if your system has been affected by Energy ransomware, then we suggest you to use anti-malware removal tool such as Spyhunter. On the other hand, you can also go through given below article.

Data Recovery: In order to recover all encrypted files, users are advised to use backup if available. In case, backup files are not found then you can use data recovery tool/software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Energy ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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