How to remove Lamar ransomware and recover files

Complete guide to delete Lamar ransomware and decrypt data

Ransomware types of viruses encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. The encrypted files are marked with special extension by the malware to make them distinguish from the left unaffected files. As Lamar ransomware encrypts, the files get appended with [email protected] email address, a string of random characters, and the “.Lamar” extension. As an instance, a file 1.jpg would be renamed to “1.jpg.[[email protected]][MJ-HP5362410978].Lamar”, “2.jpg” to “2.jpg.[[email protected]][MJ-HP5362410978].Lamar”, and so on. Lemar creates “Decrypt-me.txt” file, right after that as its ransom note.

Ransom notes typically provide the instructions how to contact the attackers, purchase a decryption tool and some other details regarding data decryption. As written in Lamar ransomware’s ransom note, the victims have to pay for the decryption tools in Bitcoins. To get more details like payment information, they are asked to send “prvkey*.txt.key” file to [email protected] or [email protected] email address. Also, they are asked to attach one encrypted file to the email. In order to provide a proof of the files recovery, the attackers offer free decryption of this file.

Usually, ransomware victims cannot decrypt files using right decryption software. Ransomware viruses encrypt files using strong cipher algorithms – the process that provides attackers an opportunity to create unique decryption key. This private key is needed for the files recovery. You can’t believe on those evil minded people that they will provide the decryption tool once all their demands are met. They often disappear, leaving the victims without their files after receiving the ransom fee. Therefore, you should think of some alternatives for the files recovery.

The best way is to remove Lamar ransomware and recover the files using existing backups. The malware removal is necessary to prevent further files encryption and avoid possible system damages. However, the ransomware removal process will do nothing to the files already affected. To recovery them, you have to use existing backups or rely on Shadow Copies or data recovery tools and other alternatives. Below the post, in the data recovery section, you will find more about the data recovery processes. There, you will also find step-by-step guide to perform Lamar ransomware removal from system.

How did Lamar ransomware infiltrate in?

It is common that ransomware type viruses are distributed via emails, Trojans, fake software updating tools, questionable sources for downloading files, programs and software cracking tools. Users infect systems via spam emails when they open malicious attachments or files downloaded via website links in them. The virulent files can be in any formats including Microsoft Office documents, Archives, executables, and JavaScript. Trojans are malicious malware that can be used for different purpose. One of them is to cause additional malware infection.

Fake software updating tools infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or by directly downloading malware instead of providing updates. Examples of untrustworthy downloading channels include p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers. Users install malware through them when they download and execute malicious files. Typically, these files are disguised as some legit software. Cracking tools cause system infection by supposedly bypassing activation keys of paid software.

Text presented in Lamar ransomware‘s text file (“Decrypt-me.txt”):

All Your Files Has Been Encrypted

You Have to Pay to Get Your Files Back

1-Go to C:\ProgramData\  folder  and send us prvkey*.txt.key  file ,  *  might be a number (like this : prvkey3.txt.key)

2-You can send some file little than 1mb for Decryption test to trust us But the test File should not contain valuable data

3-Payment should be with Bitcoin

4-Changing Windows without saving prvkey.txt.key file will cause permanete Data loss

Our Email:[email protected]

in Case of no Answer:[email protected]

How to protect systems from ransomware?

Irrelevant and suspicious emails that contain attachments or website links should never be trusted, especially if the sender is unknown. Quite often, the files and links of this kind are sent with the purpose to trick recipients into installing malicious software. Installed software should have to be updated and activated using implemented tools/ functions from official software developers. It is against the law to use cracking tools to activate licensed programs. For any programs downloading/ installation, prefer only official, trustworthy downloading sources. It is not safe to use unofficial websites, through third-party downloaders or other sources of this kind to download files or programs.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Lamar ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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