How to remove Porn Ransomware and recover files
Complete tips to delete Porn Ransomware and decrypt files
Porn Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that operates by encrypting stored files and then demanding ransom fee for the decryption. During the encryption process, the affected files are appended with .porn extension.
To elaborate, a file 1.jpg would appear as 1.jpg.porn. Afterwards, ransom notes are displayed/ created in a pop-up window and RECUPERAR_.porn.txt text file. Both of them contain same message in different style.
As per the ransom demanding message, the users have to pay 1 BTC to the crooks behind Porn Ransomware to get a unique decryption that help them in the files decryption. Bitcoin wallet address where the payment is to be made is mentioned in both the pop-up window and .txt file.
Following to the payment, the crooks would have to contact the crooks, submit the proof that they pay and then wait likely to receive the decryption tool. Users are asked to use [email protected] for the contact.
Unfortunately, in most of the cases with ransomware infection – the decryption is impossible without the involvement of the crooks behind the infection. It might be when the ransomware is in its initial stage or has certain bugs/ flaws in them.
Despite that, you are strongly advised against paying/contacting the crooks –victims often do not receive the decryption tools even after the payment. Therefore, they experience financial loss and their files remain encrypted.
Removing Porn Ransomware is necessary to prevent it from further files encryption avoid malware spread in the network. However, the removal will restore the encrypted files. Existing backups are thus crucial here for the files recovery.
However, even if you do not have existing backups, you can recover or at least attempt to get access those files. Shadow Copies might help you in getting the access. These are automatically created backups from Windows OS.
However, the Shadow Copies can be deleted by Porn Ransomware in order to harden the decryption process. In this case, you have to rely on third party data recovery tools. There are many tools available in the internet sphere claiming to provide access to all modified, altered, and deleted and virus infected files.
How did Porn Ransomware infiltrate in?
Ransomware and other malware are often distributed through untrustworthy downloading channels. Examples of such channels include unofficial and freeware sites, p2p networks and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are the examples of malware-spreading content.
Cracking tools cause system infection instead of activating licensed products. Fraudulent updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious malware instead of updates/ fixes.
Spam emails can proliferate in such cyber infections as well. Such emails contain virulent files attached to or linked inside them. These files can be archives, JavaScript, executables, PDF and Microsoft Office document and so on, if clicked – the malware download/ installation takes place.
Text presented in Porn Ransomware‘s pop-up window:
Your files (count: *) have been encrypted!
In order to recover your data…
Please send 1 Bitcoin(s) to the following BTC address:
1BtUL5dhVXHwKLqSdhjyjK9Pe64Vc6CEH1
Next, E-mail your transaction ID to the following address:
Text presented in Porn Ransomwares text file (“RECUPERAR__.porn.txt”:
All of your files have been encrypted.
To unlock them, please send 1 bitcoin(s) to BTC address: 1BtUL5dhVXHwKLqSdhjyjK9Pe64Vc6CEH1
Afterwards, please email your transaction ID to: [email protected]
Thank you and have a nice day!
Encryption Log:
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How to prevent ransomware infection?
It is advised to only download from official and verified sources. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from legit developers. Dubious and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially any attachments or website links in them.
It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. The software should have to be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats. If the system is already infected, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool and remove it right away.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Porn Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove Porn Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete Porn Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove Porn 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 Porn Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with Porn Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Porn Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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 Porn 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Porn Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
