How to remove Industria_host ransomware and recover files

Complete guide to delete Industria_host ransomware and decrypt data

Industria_host ransomware is a malicious computer virus, which has similar function as ChupaCabra ransomware. The malware operates by encrypting stored files and then demanding ransom payment for the decryption. In other word, it locks all stored files, rendering people inaccessible to them and demands ransom payment if they want gain access to their files once again.

During the encryption process, the ransomware appends .Industria_host extension to the filenames of each of the affected file. For example, a file 1.jpg would be renamed to “1.jpg.industria_host”, “2.jpg” to “2.jpg.industria_host”, “3.jpg” to “3.jpg.industria_host”, etc. After the files encryption process completely done, the ransomware creates/ displays HowToDecrypt.txt text file and a pop-up window, as its ransom notes.

The ransom demanding messages inform that the victims have all stored files encrypted. If they want access them, they have to transfer 0.02 BTC to the provided Bitcoin wallet address belongs to the crooks. During the moment we are preparing this article, this ransom is worth approximate eight hundred US dollars. For any queries and details, the victims are instructed to contact the crooks via Telegram messenger. Here is the full text presented in the ransom notes (pop-up windows and HowTODecrypt.txt text file):

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!!

All your files are encrypted with industria.host:v.2.0 Reload

To Decrypt:

 – Send 0.02 BTC to: 1Eh4f3p2fQVjfyHAyJ2rCqjUgDxPgjJE5q

 – Contact me Telegram: @industria_host

Unfortunately, in most of the cases with system infections with ransomware type infections, without the involvement of the crooks behind them – the decryption is not possible. It is when the ransomware is at its initial stage or has certain bugs/ flaws in them. Regardless, it is strongly not recommended to contact/ pay to the crooks under any circumstances. These people often do not provide the decryption tools even if all their demands are met.

Thus, it is necessary you think of some alternatives for the files recovery. Before that, remove Industria_host ransomware from the system so that it will not interfere during the files recovery process. Below the post, you will find complete manual as well as automatic guide how to perform the ransomware removal with an ease. After successfully doing this, use the existing backups and restore all encrypted files in the earlier accessible condition.

The problem arises when there is no backup option available you have. However, even in this case, you have more than one data recovery alternatives. One of such is Shadow Copies that are automatically created by Windows OS. In the data recovery section, below the post, you will find complete guide how to recover files using shadow copies. This option however may not be available if the Industria_host ransomware is designed to delete the Volume Shadow Copies using certain commands. In this case, you have to rely on third party data recovery tools for the files recovery.

How did Industria_host ransomware enter my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed via variety of techniques. These malicious malware can be disguised or bundled with regular software and then spread through untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers. Illegitimate activation tools and fake software updaters are the prime examples of that. Cracking tools cause system infection instead of activating licensed products. Fake updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or by direct downloading malware instead of providing updates.

Malware can also be distributed through spam campaigns – mass scale operations during which thousands of spam emails are designed and delivered. These letters are presented as official, urgent, important, priority and so on. These deceptive emails have malicious files attached to and/or linked inside them. These malicious files can be in any formats including PDF and Microsoft Office documents, archives (ZIP, RAR, etc.), executables (.exe, .run, etc.), JavaScript, and so forth. When these files are executed, run or otherwise opened- the infection chain is jumpstarted.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is recommended to always download from official websites and direct links. Additionally, all programs have to be updated/ activated using the tools/ functions from official software developers. To avoid the system infections from spam emails, it is advised against opening any suspicious and irrelevant emails –especially attachments and website links in them. It is crucial to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, this software has to be used to run regular system scans and remove any detected threats/ issues.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Industria_host ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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