How To Remove PRT Ransomware And Recover Infected Files

Simple Steps To Delete PRT Ransomware From Computer

PRT Ransomware is a recently discovered file-encoding malware which encrypts users’ crucial files with a powerful cipher and then extort huge amount of ransom money from them. Belonging to the family of Paradise ransomware, this dangerous crypto-threat starts the encryption process by running specific tasks via the Task Manager and targets all kinds of files and documents that are stored on the compromised Windows device. The infected data can be easily identified as this hazardous virus appends “.PRT” extension with the name of each of them. It has ability to infect almost all types of files including images, videos, audios, documents, PDFs etc. and make them totally useless.

After completing the encryption process, PRT Ransomware displays a ransom note titled “#DECRYPT MY FILES#.html” that urges for a BitCoin payment in exchange for the decryption software and regain access to the encoded data. The crooks provide hyperlinks where you can buy the BitCoin cryptocurrency and also include email ID in order to contact the hackers and get more details. The ransom amount is not mentioned in the note but it depends on how quickly you contact the attackers. Crooks also offer victims to deliver them any type of file for free decryption in order to prove that the tool really works. However, that file should not contain any valuable information and should be lesser than 1 Mb.

Text Presented in The Ransom Note:

Your files are encrypted!
Paradise Ransomware Team!
Your personal ID
M9Zlorrk
Your personal KEY –
WHAT HAPPENED!
Your important files produced on this computer have been encrypted due a security problem.
If you want to restore them, write to us by email.
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us.
After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
FREE DECRYPTION AS GUARANTEE!
Before payment you can send us 1-3 files for free decryption.
Please note that files must NOT contain valuable information.
The file size should not exceed 1MB.
As evidence, we can decrypt one file
HOW TO OBTAIN BITCOINS!
The easiest way to buy bitcoin is LocalBitcoins site.
You have to register, click Buy bitcoins and select the seller by payment method and price
hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins/
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/
write to Google how to buy Bitcoin in your country?
Contact!
e-mail:
[email protected]
or
e-mail:
[email protected]
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss
You are guaranteed to get the decryptor after payment
As evidence, we can decrypt one file
Do not attempt to use the antivirus or uninstall the program
This will lead to your data loss and unrecoverable
Decoders of other users is not suitable to decrypt your files – encryption key is unique

Should You pay The Ransom?

You certainly don’t want to lose your files locked by PRT Ransomware but before you consider dealing with the criminals we highly advise to not do so. Remember, the primary goal of the hackers is to threaten the victimized users and make them pay the ransom in exchange for the decryption tool. However, according to experts, there are no guarantees that the attackers themselves have the files decryptor and are willing to send it after the payment. And so, paying ransom to the criminals is not a clever thing to do under any circumstance as they might lose both files as well as money. Additionally, they can blackmail you after taking the ransom and ask for more money otherwise, they might leak deleted the infected data.

How To Restore the Infected Files?

You can try to recover some of the compromised data by using a genuine third-party data recovery application. Moreover, you need to keep making regular backups by the help of which, you can easily recover the infected data if such perilous situation occurs whenever. However, the first thing you need to do here is to remove PRT Ransomware from the computer as soon as possible before it ruins your other essential files.

Threat Summary

Name- PRT Ransomware

Type- Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Description- Deadly crypto-malware that encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key.

Extension- “.PRT”

Ransom note- “#DECRYPT MY FILES#.html”

Symptoms- All of your important files and data are locked and can’t be opened without using a private key.

Distribution-Spam email campaigns, Executable files etc.

Damage- Causes permanent data loss and can also drop other pernicious infections onto the compromised device.

Removal- Manual and automatic guidelines as provided under this article

How Does This Crypto-Virus Intrude Your System:

Being a member of ransomware family, it mostly enters the targeted PCs through spam emails which include malicious attachments. Apart from this, using corrupt CDs/DVDs, sharing peer to peer network, watching adult videos, playing Online games etc. are also major reasons behind its infiltration. And therefore, you need to stay away from these perilous sources to keep the device harmless and secured. Avoid suspicious mails coming from unknown source. They may contain bogus attachment that automatically get loaded and leads to the malware intrusion once you open the email. And therefore, don’t waste any time, just follow the simple steps given below and delete PRT Ransomware from the PC completely.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete PRT Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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