How to remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus and rescue locked files

Delete .[[email protected]].btc Virus from OS

.[[email protected]].btc Virus is nasty file encrypting malware that belongs to ransomware family. It is also known as BTC (Oled) ransomware. Similar to other cyber threats of same category, this malware has the ability to encrypt files by using strong encryption algorithm and makes all files completely useless. Due to this, users are unable to open single files to their previous states. While encrypting, it renames files by adding victim’s ID, [email protected] email address and also by appending .btc extension to their filenames. After successful encoding of all your files, it will also leave ransom note in text file format and dropped it on your desktop to explain the decryption method and payment details.

Text presented in ransom note:

!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!

All your files, documents, photos, databases and other important files are encrypted.

You are not able to decrypt it by yourself! The only method of recovering files is to purchase an unique private key.

Only we can give you this key and only we can recover your files.

1. DOWNLOAD TOR BROWSER FROM HERE hxxps://www.torproject.org/download/ WINDOWS VERSION.
2. INSTALL TOR BROWSER AND OPEN THIS LINK url 1: hxxp://kcxb2moqaw76xrhv.onion/contact/kjnsdj7873 OR

url 2: hxxp://hc3zgfx4ai2wc6lu5jlmr2xdzeshd5ogis2mc7pnl42pz4x4pxbppqid.onion/contact/kjnsdj7873

3. YOU WILL GET A GENERATED GUEST ID. SAVE IT FOR BEING ABLE TO LOGIN LATER!!!

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT SHOWS YOU YOUR GUEST ID:

– Notice: You are sending a message as guest. Once you send the message you will be able to send and receive further messages by login in with your guest id:    

4. If you have not been answered within 6 hours, write to us by e-mail: [email protected]

If you apply and buy a decoder within 36 hours of infection, you pay 2 times less.

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.

More details about .[[email protected]].btc Virus

As you know, the ransom note contain brief message which informs victims that all their files are encrypted and if you want to decrypt them you need to buy decryption key from ransomware developers. Users are also suggested to use alternative email address if they do not get response within 6 hours. Thus, to restore all your files you need to buy such tool by paying ransom money in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Moreover, they also warn victims that don’t try to rename files by using tools like antivirus software unfortunately if you do so you may suffer from permanent data loss. This nasty file encrypting malware is only aimed to extort your money. Further, it will also provide you some time to pay ransom money that is within 3 days after encryption otherwise all your files will be deleted permanently and you cannot recover them anymore.

Due to all these reasons you are highly advised not to pay money to hackers. There is no any way to track the person behind this malware attack or the person whom you are paying money. After paying money, they don’t provide you decryption key in case if they do it may contain lots of nasty threats and malware that will steal your personal information. Most of the people who are suffering from ransomware attack claim that once payment is submitted they start ignoring victims and not even answer their calls or messages. So, in such situation you are strongly recommended to follow this guide and try to remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus completely and safely from the system by using some reliable anti-malware removal tool such as Spyhunter.

Shall I pay money to the cyber-criminals?

Most of the users think that after paying money they can access their data. But it is wrong doing so may not return your files but simply you will get scammed. So, it is very bad idea to pay money to them because their intention is not to unlock your files. So, you should not be worry to restore all your encrypted files firstly you have to remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus from the PC and then recover your files using backup or other data recovery software.

Most popular ransomware distribution sources:

Ransomware infection comes secretly hidden behind outdated programs, cracked software, vulnerable services and unsecured networks. However, most popular method is spam email campaign. Cyber criminal use this method, they send spam emails containing malicious attachments for MS Office Documents, PDF files, exe files and so on. If opened, users are asked to enable macros command. One more click leads the malicious malware download/installation.

The best way to prevent malware is obvious so be careful during browsing, opening emails or just playing games. Keep your eyes open and see what is happening on your computer and evaluate the risk before reaching to questionable content. Always install reputable antivirus tool to avoid this infection. This will help in preventing malicious executables being launched.

Remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus

Below, step by step removal guide is provided for you so that you will not find any trouble while performing the removal process. You can also use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus from the computer.

Threat specification

Name: .[[email protected]].btc Virus

Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Short Description: .[[email protected]].btc Ransomware encrypts your data by adding .[[email protected]].btc extension to file names and demand ransom money for decryption key.

Symptoms: You cannot access any files on your PC and you will find Ransom note asking for money.

Distribution: Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, spam emails, cracked software, illegal patches and many more.

Extension used: .btc

Ransom Demanding Message: readme-warning.txt and Tor website

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected] and contact form in a Tor website

Removal: Both manual as well as automatic guide have been provided below under this article.  

Antimalware Details And User Guide

Click Here For Windows

Click Here For Mac

Step 1: Remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .[[email protected]].btc Virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .[[email protected]].btc Virus. 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus, 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus.

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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus?

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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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 .[[email protected]].btc Virus 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.