How to remove Konx Ransomware [Restore Files]

Easy methods to delete Konx Ransomware

Konx Ransomware is a special type of malicious program that belongs to VoidCrypt ransomware family. Main motive of this type of software is to corrupt the victim’s data unless some amount of ransom is paid. Alike other file encrypting virus, it also empowered with strong algorithm to take hostage over all saved data and ask user to pay money to them. All these things merely occurs without any prior notice and even such processes need not any administrative permission to run or execute inside system.

More details about Konx Ransomware

Once Konx Ransomware installed on the targeted system, it encrypts all data saved on PC in no time. To do so, it scans the whole computer to collect the details about all stored data. The malware then encrypt those detected files using AES and RSA cryptographic algorithms. While encrypting, it renames all files by using original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals email address and by appending “.konx” extensions. After that, a ransom note (“!INFO.HTA”) is deployed by the malware which repeatedly strikes on the screen.

Whenever you try to open any file then it will show scam full ransom message on the computer screen which say about of encrypted files and instruction to decrypt them. This message says that all your data has been encrypted and in order to restore you have to purchase the decryption key from the cyber criminals behind the infection. The size of demanded sum is not mentioned but victims are informed that it will be doubled after 48 hours. The demanded ransom has to be paid in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

In order to get furthermore information, users are instructed to contact cyber criminals through email. Users are also alerted not to rename encrypted files using third party tools/software as it might results into permanent data damage. Last but not the least, victims are also offered free decryption test of some encrypted files so that they can trust on the cyber criminals that they have the decryption key. You may know that such files may not contain any valuable information like databases, backups, documents and so on.

How to retrieve encrypted files?

Cyber experts clearly advise that above mentioned instructions is false and would have no value. You must not follow this instruction because you will get nothing. The authentic ways, as also the cyber experts would also suggested is that, is to remove Konx Ransomware from the system by scanning the PC with some powerful antivirus program and then try to retrieve the files after it.

Recovering of files can be done through backups, or any data recovery software. You can also restore the data via “volume shadow copy” created by OS for short time. But remember before following these methods, check whether Konx Ransomware is deleted from the machine or not. This is because without deleting if you will follow any methods to retrieve the files, you will lose your files permanently.

How did Konx Ransomware infect system?

This ransomware is mostly distributed through spam emails when you open and download their vicious attachments. Thus, ignore suspicious mails that come from untrustworthy source. They may hold such kind of malware which will be automatically dropped inside once you open the infected mail. Aside from this, clicking on harmful ads or links, using infected removal drives, playing online games, downloading unwanted programs, visiting on suspicious websites etc are also prime reason behind its infiltration.

How to prevent ransomware intrusion?

Use only official websites and direct download links. Aforementioned untrustworthy downloading channels should be avoided. Similarly, always rely on official software developer’s tool for any software update. Cracking tools are illegal to use and often cause PC infection, so users are advised not to use. Further, it is strongly advised not to open suspicious emails especially any links or attachments found in them as they  are the origin of potential system infections. Install dependable antivirus software and kept updated to perform regular system scans.

Remove Konx Ransomware

Manual malware removal instructions have been described below. Go through it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. You can also use reliable antivirus removal tool that has the capability to remove Konx Ransomware and all infiltrated ransomware infection as soon as possible from the system.

Text presented in Konx’s ransom note (“!INFO.HTA”):

!!! Your Files Has Been Encrypted !!!
♦ your files has been locked with highest secure cryptography algorithm ♦
♦ there is no way to decrypt your files without paying and buying Decryption tool♦
♦ but after 48 hour decryption price will be double♦
♦ you can send some little files for decryption test♦
♦ test file should not contain valuable data♦
♦ after payment you will get decryption tool ( payment Should be with Bitcoin)♦
♦ so if you want your files dont be shy feel free to contact us and do an agreement on price♦
♦ !!! or Delete you files if you dont need them !!!
♦Your ID :-
our Email :[email protected]
In Case Of No Answer :[email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Konx Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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