How To Remove Iwanttits Ransomware From Computer

Simple Steps To Delete Iwanttits Ransomware From PC

Iwanttits Ransomware is a pernicious crypto-malware which encrypts users’ crucial files and data stored inside their systems and then asks them to buy decryption tool from the attackers. Whenever you find “.iwanttits” extension appended with your files inside your computer, then it’s an indication that your PC is infected with this deadly file-encoding virus. It uses a very powerful encryption algorithm to lock your essential files such as images, videos, audios, PDFs, documents etc. and makes them completely inaccessible or unusable. After that, accessing the compromised data will become impossible for you without using the decryption software that is kept on attackers’ server.

Unlike other notorious infections of same category, Iwanttits Ransomware sometimes doesn’t encrypt the files, instead it locks them with a password. After completing the encryption process, this hazardous threat displays a pop-up that informs you about the unpleasant situation. It also provides you the data-recovery instruction stating that to regain access to the locked files, you will have to display your exposed bosom (breasts). After that, when you click on the “OK” button, another window appears. It states that you need to send the photographs to the email address provided. This window includes the encoded files locations and has a field in which you have to enter the recovery password. Iwanttits Ransomware has been intentionally developed by cyber actors for generating revenues or it might have been released for testing purpose or probably to blackmail victims with the images (that should be sent).

Text Presented in The Pop-up Window:

You are Fvcked!!!
Files are encrypted. Show me your tits to decrypt it.
OK

How To Recover The Infected Data:

At normal circumstance, files locked by crypto-viruses can not be accessed without using the decryption tool that users’ have to buy from the attackers. They don’t get the tool though even after making the payment and end up with losing both files as well as money. But as far as this particular malware is concerned, the restoration password “sAsHat1t” has been provided by the malware researchers. With this, you can regain access to the locked files and you won’t even have to pay a sum of ransom to the criminals. However the first thing you need to do here is to remove Iwanttits Ransomware from the computer as soon as possible.

How Does This Threat Enter Your System?

The most common tactic through which such types of file-encoding viruses are spread is spam mail campaigns. In such campaign, you are sent a number of emails that include malicious files. Such mails are generally disguised as “important”, “urgent”, “official” and similar. The malevolent attachment come in multiple forms such as PDF and Microsoft Office documents, executable and archive files, JavaScript etc. as soon as these files are opened, they get triggered and initiate downloading and installing spiteful applications. Aside from this, Trojans, fake updaters, illegal activation tools and unreliable download sources etc. are also major origins through which such kind of file-encoding viruses sneak into the targeted system. So, you should avoid getting in touch with these pernicious sources to keep the PC safe and away from such attacks.

Threat Details

Name- Iwanttits Ransomware

Type- Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Description- Hazardous parasite which tends to encrypt users’ essential files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key.

Extension- “.iwanttits”

Symptoms- All of your important files and data are locked and can’t be opened without using a private key.

Distribution-Spam email campaigns, Executable files etc.

Damage- Causes permanent data loss and can also drop other pernicious infections onto the compromised device.

Removal- Manual and automatic guidelines as provided under this article

Other harmful Traits of Iwanttits Ransomware:

Iwanttits Ransomware includes potential to deactivate all the running security services and Windows Firewalls and allow other Online parasites to infiltrate the machine as well and cause more damages inside. It changes the default registry settings by making vicious entries in it which allows the virus to get automatically activated every time the PC is started. This hazardous malware downgrades the overall system performance severely as it consumes huge amount of memory resources and increases the usage of CPU. It messes with vital system files which assure efficient computer functioning and prevents multiple running apps as well as drivers from working in an appropriate manner. And therefore, looking at all these hazards, you are strongly recommended to delete Iwanttits Ransomware from the machine without wasting any time.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Iwanttits Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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