How To Remove OOSS ransomware

Easy Guide To Recover files from OOSS ransomware

OOSS ransomware is one of the most dangerous viruses that is a part of the STOP Ransomware family. The main aim of this virus is to lock down the target System and encrypt all stored files as well as demands ransom money in order to unlock them. It was developed by the team of cyber hacker with the main target to makes illegal money through blackmailing innocent users. It is able to easily invade all versions Windows Based Operating System including the latest version Windows 10. It lock down all the personal and System files by the using strong encryption algorithm and clever strategies to make files inaccessible to victims by the appending “.oos” extension at the end of every files. After completed the encryption process, it sends a ransom note on the system screen which inform users about their encrypted data and instructs users how to decrypt files.

Text presented in OOSS ransomware’s pop-up window:

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.

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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.

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Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

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The ransom note stated that your all kind of files has been encrypted by the strong encryption key due to security reason. If you really want to recover files then you have to need to buy the unique decryption tool. Unfortunately the entire key is stored on the remote server place which controlled by the developer of OOSS ransomware. In order to receive decryption key victim have to contact to the developer via the provided email address which mentioned on the ransom note. The cost of decryption key is not fixed, its only depends on how quickly victim contact to the developer. The payment should be submitted within 48 hrs in the form of bitcoins or other cryptocurrency. As a proof decryption is guaranteed victim can send upto 4 files for free decryptions. The file should not contains any valuable information like as back-up files, data base, documents and other important information or data. The file size should not exceed from 1 MB. They also display a warning message, if victim will try to open any file through third party recovery software then the result is that their data and file will permanently loss.

Should Victim Pay Ransom Money:

Paying money to the hacker is not a solution.  If you are thinking about you can recover files by the sending money. Most of the cases cyber-criminal do not send decryption tool just after received ransom money. There are highly chance you can loss their files and money as well. The only trick to restore data is to remove OOSS ransomware without any delay with the help of reputable antimalware tool. After finished the removal process, you can recover files from backup, Volume shadow copy and third party recovery Software.

Distribution techniques of OOSS ransomware

Mostly, OOSS ransomware distributed into the System with the attachments of spam mails files, downloading freeware, updating System Software and other tricky ways. Cyber offender often sends thousands of spam mail that contains malicious files like as word files, exe files, torrent files, zip file, archer files and other types of vicious files and suspicious links. Opening such types of malicious files or click on the suspicious causes the installation of Ransomware or other threats. So users are highly advice ignore spam mail attachments.

Prevention Tips of OOSS ransomware:

Don’t open any file without deeply scanning. Don’t try to receive any mail which comes from unknown address. Must check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes. Uses also must be avoiding the installation of freeware program from third party webpage. Always install the program from official site. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. Select custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. Users must be pay attentive while clicking on malicious links, visiting commercial site and performing other online activities. In order to keep the System safe and secure please scans the PC with reputable antimalware tool.

Threat Summary:

Name:  OOSS ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker.

Encrypted Files Extension: “.OOSS”

Ransom Demanding Message: ‘ OOSS ransomware

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom (usually in bitcoins) to unlock your files.

Distribution methods:    Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads. Downloading Unwanted program etc

Damage:  All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom.

Remove and Recovery:  In order to keep the System safe and secure please scans the PC with reputable antimalware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete OOSS ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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