How to remove KODC ransomware (Removal Guide)

Simple steps to delete KODC ransomware and rescue locked files

According to expert, KODC ransomware is described as notorious computer infection belongs to Stop ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. This perilous computer virus has been created and designed by hackers to earn money by encrypting data. While encrypting it renames each and every file by adding “.kodc” extension and makes it completely inaccessible. After its successful encryption, it creates a text file named “_readme.txt” and drops a copy in every existing folder.

The created text file contains short message which explain user that all your files are encrypted and if you want to access them you should immediately contact KODC developers. Without using unique key it is impossible to restore your data because cyber criminals hide all the keys in a remote server. This critical situation allows user to contact cyber criminals to access their data. The price of decryption key is $980 but if you contact them within 72 hours after encryption then you will be provided 50% discount and you have to pay only $490.

Text presented in KODC ransomware’s text file:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

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Why KODC ransomware is dangerous?

The main of ransomware is not let you to access or change any new data in an infected file. If you try to open such infected file you will get ransom note on your computer screen which demand huge amount of ransom money to provide you decryption key. They will also provide you an ultimate time to pay money that is within 7 days after encryption otherwise all your data will be deleted permanently. At present there are lots of people infected with KODC ransomware and they try to take decryption tool by paying money but they can’t get their data back.

Thus, it is not the right choice to trust any hackers immediately because you do not provide any positive results and you simply get scammed. Therefore, it is highly advised for the user not to contact ransomware developers and pay any money because there are no tools that has the capability to crack KODC’s encryption and restore data free of cost. So, we recommend you to remove this KODC ransomware completely from your system.

Do not pay money to hackers?

If you are thinking to pay money to hackers then it is very bad idea because it is not sure that after paying money you will get your files back. Secondly, if you get decryption key then it might possible that it contain other threats and malware which can damage your device. It is also possible that after some time some other version of the same virus will encrypt your files and demand ransom money again. So, you are advised not to pay money to hackers and fulfill any of their demands. Thus, you are strongly recommended to remove KODC ransomware immediately from the computer and try to recover your data through any alternate file recovery method.

How did ransomware infect my system?

Hackers use several different techniques to spread this kind of malware into your device. The most common and well trusted method of malware spreading is spam email. They send emails containing malicious codes to thousands of people with scamming and attractive title. When someone opens such emails, this kind of malware directly enters into your machine. Beside this, it can also get inside through bundled freeware programs, shareware, misleading ads, phishing websites, peer to peer sharing sites and other methods. So, you are advised to be very cautious while downloading and installing any applications.

Threat specification

Name: KODC ransomware

File Extension: .kodc

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Description: A variant of STOP Ransomware. Aims to encrypt files and then attempts to blackmail you into paying a hefty ransom fee to cybercriminals so that you can get .Kodc files decrypted.

Symptoms: The file extension .Kodc is added to corrupted files. These files cannot be opened. A ransom note, called _readme.txt extorts a ransom fee from victims.

Ransom Demanding Note: _readme.txt

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable Files, Hacked Websites.

Removal: To effectively remove active Kodc virus infections, we recommend that you use an advanced anti-malware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete KODC ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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