How To Remove .java ransomware (+Decrypt Files)

Know How To Restore Files from .java ransomware

.java ransomware is a file encrypting virus that belonging to the Dharma Ransomware family. It is specific designed to encrypt the files of the victimized System and demands ransom for the decryption. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge money by the phishing innocent users. It secretly gets inside into the target System without any users knowledge. Once installed firstly it deeply hides into the System and scan the hard disk to encrypt all stored files like as Word, documents, text, images, pictures, audios, videos, games, apps and so on. It uses a powerful encryption algorithm to encrypt all the personal and System files. During the encryption process, it renamed all encrypted files to this pattern original filename, unique ID, cyber-criminal email address and “.java” extension at the suffix. So that accessing even single file is impossible.  Once completed, it drops a ransom note “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” which displays in a pop-up Windows.

Text presented in .java ransomware‘s pop-up window:

All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]

Write this ID in the title of your message –

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

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.

The text presented in “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” informs victim about that their data has been locked by the strong encryption algorithm so that accessing even single file is impossible. The only way to restore data is to purchasing a decryption key which stored into the remote server place which controlled by the cyber-criminal. In order to receive decryption key victim must establish contact with the cyber-criminal via email with the assigned ID. The price of the decryption key is not specified, it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. Payment should be paid in the form of bitcoins crypto currency. Before paying decryption can be tested by sending up to 5 encrypted files. The files do not contain valuable information like as database; backup, large excel sheets and so on. The total size of the files does not exceed 10MB. The ransom note include a warning, victims are alerted that renaming the encrypted files or try to decrypt them may result permanent data loss.

 Should Victim Pay Ransom Money:

If you are thinking about to pay ransom money then you should think twice. Because there is no proof cyber-criminal get your file back even paid ransom on time.  There is no way to track the person who received money. If after paying the extortion fee they don’t give you the decryption key. So you can lose your files and money as well. Most of the victim claims that hacker stop all the communications after received ransom money. So victim should not pay ransom.

How To Restore Files without Paying Money:

Paying money is not sure victim will get back all the encrypted files. There are highly probability that victim can lose their files and money as well. If you really want to restore data then you have to firstly and completely remove .java ransomware from the infected PC. After completed the removal process, you will easily restore your files by the using back-up. If back-up file is not available we are highly recommended use official and reputable recovery Software to recover your Files. I hope the below recovery Software will help you to restore data easily.

How .java ransomware gets installed into the System:

.java ransomware mostly gets installed into the System with the spam email attachments which consists malicious files and suspicious links. Once open any file and click on suspicious links might cause execution of malicious scripts which download and installed lots of infections. It also comes with freeware program which along with additional infected files which leads lots of infections. Updating System Software from unofficial site like as download.com, download32.com etc. Clicking on malicious links and visiting the suspicious site also might cause the infiltration of such types of infections.

How To Protect your System from .java ransomware:

Do not open any mail which received from unknown sender.  If any file looks suspicious please do not open them. Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes in the content body before opening them Use official site while downloading and installing freeware program. Read the terms and license agreement as well as don’t forget to select custom or advance options because these options prevent the installation of additional infected files and stop the installation process. Use official or direct links while update system software and application. Don’t click on malicious links and do not try to visiting on suspicious site.

.java ransomware Summary

Name:  .java ransomware

File Extension:   “.java” extension

Type:     Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: The ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the “.java” extension to them, along with a unique identification number.

Distribution Method:     Spam Emails, Email Attachments, freeware installation, Updating System software

Removal Tool: In order to keep the file safe and secure from further encryption remove .java ransomware by the using automatic removal tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete .java ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .java 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 .java ransomware using “System Restore”

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

Step 3: Follow all on screen instructions to install the app successfully on your machine and run it.. When its interface appear before you. Just select what you want to recover from your computer and its drive. For options, check the image below as the app offer you to recover everything, document, folders or emails, or multimedia files. Depending upon your requirements, select any of options and proceed to next step.

Step 4: At this step, you will have to specify the past of data or files from where you are interested to recover lost or deleted data. The application offers you to recover data from common locations, connected drives, and other locations as well. Just choose what you need. Following selection, click on Next button and the app will start to scan the selected drive.

Step 5: Once the scanner finishes to scan, it will show you detected kinds of deleted data or files which you may require to recover. It will offer you various recovery options based on file types. Even it allows you to see preview of file types you select in order to recover those efficiently.

Step 6: Now, you may need to specify the path where you want to recover the selected files and saved. Just do it according to your requirements, and you are done.