How to remove Perfection Ransomware and recover encrypted files

Perfection Ransomware removal and data recovery instruction

Perfection Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection designed to extort ransom payment from victims. The ransomware encodes all stored files and makes them inaccessible. Military grade encryption algorithms are used for the files encryption and therefore a unique key/code is necessary for the files decryption. Obviously, the crooks behind the threat are only people who know about the key. People want to save their files, photos, documents for memory purposes or are necessary for their businesses. This is why; they fall for the scam and proceed to the payment.

After the payment, they soon realize that they got cheated – the crooks provide no decryption tool and hence the victims suffer the huge financial loss and the files remain at their encrypted form. If you are one of the victims of the threat, you should never contact/ pay to the crooks. Think of some alternative for the files recovery and immediately remove Perfection Ransomware from the system. Keep reading the article, if you are here for the knowledge perspective. However, if you are already a victim, you scan skip these sections and directly jump to our malware removal and data recovery guide sections – provided at the end of the post.

Threat Summary

Name: Perfection Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware

Extension use:   .perfection

Ransom demanding note:  Recovery_Instructions.html

Cyber criminals’ contact:  [email protected], Tor website

Symptoms: Cannot open the files stored on the device, previous functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on the desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to for unlocking the files

Additional information: This malware is designed to show a fake Windows Update Window and modify the Windows hosts file in order to prevent users from accessing security websites online

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, unofficial activation and updating tools

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password stealing Trojan or other malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection

Malware removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool or follow manual malware removal guide provided below the post to remove Perfection Ransomware from the device

Files recovery: Existing backup is the safe and secure option to get the files back in the original accessible condition. Other data recovery options include Volume Shadow Copy or data recovery tools -check the data removal section below the post for the step by step guide for performing them

Perfection – a type of ransomware infection that encodes all stored files, including images, audios, videos, documents, presentations, archives, databases and so on. Like other ransomware variants, the Perfection Ransomware appends the filenames of each of the encrypted files with its own name as extension. As an instance, you will see a 1.jpg become 1.jph.perfection – after the encryption. The ransom demanding message is then dropped. It appears under “Recovery_Instructions.html” within every folder containing encrypted files. The ransom note informs the users that their files stored on the system have been encrypted with RSA and AES algorithms and the only way to get them back is to decrypt them using the software that can be purchased only from the attackers behind it.

The ransom message the details like email address or other contact information, price of the decryption tool and how to pay it. Also, it warns users that if they modify the filenames of the encrypted files or try to decrypt the files using any third party software, their files will be permanently deleted. Additionally, it is stated that if the contact is not being done in 72 hours, the price of the decryption will become doubled. While files decryption requires certain decryption tool that the crooks have, it is not recommended you to contact/ pay these people as they are not trustworthy. They will never provide you the decryption. They have the only motive to extort money from the novice users. So, you should better look for some alternative for the files recovery in such a case of files encryption.

Full text presented in the ransom note created by Perfection Ransomware:

YOUR PERSONAL ID:

–

/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\

ALL YOUR IMPORTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!

YOUR FILES ARE SAFE! JUST MODIFIED ONLY. (RSA+AES)

ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE

WILL PERMENANTLY DESTROY YOUR FILE.

DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES. DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.

NO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON INTERNET CAN HELP YOU. WE ONLY HAVE

SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM.

WE GATHERED HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSORNAL DATA. THESE DATA

ARE CURRENTLY STORED ON A PRIVATE SERVER. THIS SERVER WILL BE

IMMEDIATELY DESTROYED AFTER YOUR PAYMENT. WE ONLY SEEK MONEY

AND DO NOT WANT TO DAMAGE YOUR REPUTATION. IF YOU DECIDE TO

NOT PAY, WE WILL RELEASE THIS DATA TO PUBLIC OR RE-SELLER.

Important! Emails from us may come to you in spam, so please check your spam!.

Your files are uploaded to the cloud. if you refuse to pay, we will put your data up for auction

YOU WILL CAN SEND US 2-3 NON-IMPORTANT FILES AND WE WILL

DECRYPT IT FOR FREE TO PROVE WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE YOUR FILES

BACK.

Contact us for price and get decryption software.

hxxp://gvlay6u4g53rxdi5.onion/38-yvtyJH2Pyi0ulLTgZ3q0Daat9iqb2BAn-J0Tu2lF6Ilaf9DfxmPWlH8TRibyGN4gq

* Note that this server is available via Tor browser only

Follow the instructions to open the link:

1. Type the addres “hxxps://www.torproject.org” in your Internet browser. It opens the Tor site.
2. Press “Download Tor”, then press “Download Tor Browser Bundle”, install and run it.
3. Now you have Tor browser. In the Tor Browser open “{{URL}}”.
4. Start a chat and follow the further instructions.

If you can’t use the above link, use the email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

MAKE CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOUR DECRYPTION KEY IS ONLY STORED

TEMPORARLY. IF YOU DON’T CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.

Right approach during the ransomware attack

When your system got infected with Perfection Ransomware, the very first thing you should do is to isolate your system from internet, eject all connected devices as well as log out from cloud services. Next to this, perform Perfection Ransomware removal. You can use some reputable antivirus tool for this. Also, you can do that manually – if you have enough skill. After the ransomware removal, you can focus on how to recover the files. The very first thing comes in mind when recover the files encrypted by a ransomware threat is to use backup. The problem is that not all users have such a backup. However, if you have this – simply use it and restore all the encrypted files. If not, check if the Volume Shadow Copies are available. These are automatically created backup. Another data recovery option for the files recovery is to use third party tool. The complete process for Perfection Ransomware removal and files recovery are provided below the post.

How did Perfection Ransomware infiltrate my computer?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed via spam emails, untrustworthy downloading channels, fake software updating Tools, Trojans and Unofficial software activation tools. Spam emails contain infectious files or links for such files in them. Such letters by thousands are delivered in a large scale operation. People who are receiving it seem that these are from some reputable entities and the provided attachments are like their invoices, notices and so on, if clicked – the malicious executables included with the files automatically get launched and malware download/ installation process initiated.

Untrustworthy downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers often spread malicious malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updating tools exploit bugs/ flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of updating, fixing the installed and outdated software. Trojans are malicious malware especially designed to download/ install additional malware. At last, the unofficial software activation tools cause the system infection by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software.

How to prevent ransomware installation?

Emails received from any unknown, suspicious addresses should never be clicked, especially the provided attachments in them. Files and programs should always be downloaded/ installed together with regular software download. Avoid p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers that often spread dubious and/or bundled content. Installed software should always be updated/ activated using the tools/ functions provided by official software developers’ tools/ functions. Third party tools can be malicious and also this not legal to use such tools to activate software and any pirated software. And finally, have a reputable antivirus tool always installed on the system and kept it updated. Also, use this tool for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats.

Instant Perfection Ransomware removal and files retrieval guide

Below, you will find complete guide to remove Perfection Ransomware and recover the files encrypted by it. Follow it so that you will find no trouble at all during the ransomware removal and files recovery process.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Perfection Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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