How to remove Kabayaboo Ransomware and recover files

Easy tips to delete Kabayaboo Ransomware and restore data

Users whose systems got ransomware infection can’t access to their files unless they decrypt them using right decryption tool that can be purchased from the crooks behind them. The malware of this kind encrypts stored files using some strong cipher algorithms and also renames them with their extension. Kabayaboo Ransomware appends .crypted extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something similar to “1.jpg.crypted”, “2.jpg” to “2.jpg.crypted”, and so on. Like other ransomware variants, Kabayaboo generates a ransom note – a file READ_ME.crypted.txt is dropped and a pop-up window is displayed by it. The credit for this malware discovery goes to Petrovic.

As the ransom note states, Kabayaboo Ransomware encrypts the files using some strong cipher algorithms and so the files cannot be decrypted without using a unique key that can be purchased from the crooks behind it. They are asked to transfer $50 in Bitcoin for that. The ransom note contains the Bitcoin wallet address belongs to the crooks. The victims are asked to send the demanded sum to the provided wallet and then send a PC code, username and Bitcoin transaction ID to [email protected] email address and wait for the decryptor. Despite paying, victims often receive no decryption tool. In other word, once the payment is received, the crooks disappear, leaving the victims without their files. So, you should think of some alternatives for files recovery.

We recommend you remove Kabayaboo Ransomware and recover the files using existing backup. The malware removal is necessary to prevent it from further files encryption. Also, it is crucial to prevent major damages such as the damages the virus may cause to the system by making longer existence and potential issues related to privacy as the virus may target stored personal and sensitive data. Below the post, you will find complete tips to delete Kabayaboo Ransomware from the system. Follow the instruction and perform the removal process to avoid such problems.

After the ransomware removal, the next task is to recover the files. This process is however comparatively easy than perform the virus removal, especially when you have existing backups available. Simply use this backup and restore all encrypted files. The problem arises when no such backups available to recover the files. However, in such a case as well, you have more than one option. You can use Shadow Copies or switch to third party data recovery tool. For your knowledge, Shadow Copies are automatically created backups that may or may not be deleted by ransomware. So, Kabayaboo Ransomware might delete this option to make the decryption process harder for you.

How did Kabayaboo Ransomware enter my PC?

It is common that malware are distributed through emails having malicious files or links in them. The main aim of such emails is to trick users into downloading/ installing and opening malicious files. Usually, these files are disguised as some important documents. These files could be malicious Microsoft Office, PDF documents, RAR, ZIP or other archive files, executable files (like .exe), or JavaScript files. Another way to distribute malware is to deceive users into installing Trojans. These malware install additional malware to the already infected systems.

Files downloaded from unofficial pages, freeware download websites, free file hosting pages, via p2p networks, third party downloaders and etc can be malicious too. Crooks may use these channels as tools to trick users into downloading malicious files by disguising them as legit and important software. Two more ways to distribute malware are fake software updaters and unofficial activation tools. Fake software updaters appear as they supposedly provide updates or fix for software. However, they install malware or exploit bugs/ flaws of outdated installed software. Unofficial software activation tools bypass software activation. They trick people who seek to activate software for free into downloading malware.

Full text presented in Kabayaboo Ransomware’s pop-up window:

Your files are encrypted!

Your files are encrypted with strong algorithm.

No one can decrypt them without our key.

You have special code just for your pc.

In order to get your files back send 50$ worth of bitcoin to the following address:

36yFAmBGNDowqjXxbaPA2F3byPUoxWfZyz

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After you make the payment email us at:

[email protected]

When you are mailing us make sure to include:

Pc Code, Username and bitcoin transaction id.

Full text presented in Kabayaboo Ransomware’s text file (READ_ME.crypted.txt):

Your files are encrypted.

If you want to unlock them send 50$ worth of bitcoin to this address: 36yFAmBGNDowqjXxbaPA2F3byPUoxWfZyz

After that email your transaction ID, pc code and username to: [email protected]

After that wait for our response and we will send you your unique password and decryptor.

Encrypted files:

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How to prevent ransomware intrusion?

It is strongly advised not to open any files or links presented in any irrelevant emails that are received from unknown, suspicious addresses. Commonly, they are sent to deliver malware. Furthermore, it is not safe to use unofficial updating or activation tools – they can be bundled with malware. Use only official software developers’ tools/ functions for any software update/ activation. Another problem is that using unofficial activation tool is against the law. Downloads from unofficial pages, third party downloaders and other sources of this kind should never be trusted – they are malicious. It is safest to use only official websites and direct links for any download.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Kabayaboo Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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