How to remove Ranzy Locker Ransomware [+ Data Recovery Guide]

Step by step process to delete Ranzy Locker Ransomware

Ranzy Locker Ransomware is ransomware type infection that encrypt files stored using cipher algorithm that makes them unusable. The users are then demanded ransom fee as a ransom to allegedly recover the files. During encryption, it renames all files by adding “.RNZ” extensions to the name of file in original as recognition of being encrypted. The main target files are images, audios, videos, documents, backups and banking credentials. Once encrypted, the files become useless.

More about Ranzy Locker Ransomware

The next stage of the ransomware is showing ransom demanding message to encourage users to pay ransom money for the data recovery. A file “readme.txt” is designed and displayed on the victims screen or dropped on each folder containing encrypted files. The ransom note states that the files decryption can be possible. All that the users need to do is to purchase decryption tool that decodes the encrypted code of the ransomware. According to it, cyber criminals are the only ones that can provide such tool.

In order to contact them, users are instructed to write them an email to provided email address. After that, the money is demanded in Bitcoin or other form of cryptocurrency. As for testing, people also provide free decryption of one encrypted files as well. Users are also alerted not to rename encrypted files using third party software, doing so causes permanent data damage. However, in one way or another, victims are highly advised not to trust on the people behind Ranzy Locker Ransomware or cyber criminals.

Threat specification

Name: Ranzy Locker Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: Aims to encrypt the files on the victim’s computer and then set a random file name, which includes cyber criminals email address.

Extension used: .RNZ

Ransom demanding message: readme.txt

Symptoms: Files are no longer operable and are renamed plus contain the unusual file extension and a ransom note, asking victims to pay hefty ransom in BitCoin to get the files decrypted and working.

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files, Corrupted websites, harmful links, porn or torrent sites, network sharing and many more. 

Damage: Displays a fake Windows update screen and encrypts files; later, they are no longer accessible for the user.

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove Ranzy Locker Ransomware as soon as possible from the computer.

Shall I pay money to cyber criminals?

By going through the ransom note, one thing is clear that paying money to cyber criminals may not recover files but it can provide hackers a chance to steal your financial or banking details and used for illegal purposes. Thus, it is better to delete Ranzy Locker Ransomware from your PC to avoid any further problems. Before removing, you must take backups of all your infected files and store them on remote server or unplugged storage device. Once removal process completed, you can easily recover your files by using backup or any other data recovery software.

How did ransomware infect my PC?

It is common that cyber criminals behind this distribute Ranzy Locker Ransomware and other dubious malware by using various deceptive methods. Some of them are described below:

• Trojans: This virus is identified as malicious applications or programs that cause download and installation of other additional malware.
• Fake software updater: This tool infect computer by supposedly updating or activating software.
• Scam email campaigns: Cyber crooks use this to send spam emails that contain malicious attachments as well as deceptive messages. Such message has lots of grammatical mistakes and spelling errors. This are designed in a way to trick user into believing that such attachments are important. Once opened, the recipients install some malware.

How to avoid ransomware infection?

Do not open any attachments on the emails whose senders address seem suspicious. Unreliable software downloading sources should not be used. The safest way for any software download is to use official websites and direct links. Moreover, updating installed software should be done using functions and tools provided by official developers. Cracking tools are illegal to use and cause system infection, so should be avoided. Finally, install reputable antivirus software and keep them up-to-date to perform regular computer scan.

Remove Ranzy Locker Ransomware

Complete removal instructions have been described below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. You can also use reliable antivirus removal tool that will help you to remove Ranzy Locker Ransomware and all infiltrated malware automatically from the computer.

Text presented in Ranzy Locker Ransomware’s text file:

Attention! Your network has been locked by Ranzy Locker
Your computers and server are locked now.
All encrypted files have extension: .RNZ

 

—- How to restore my files? —-

All files on each host in your network encrypted with strongest encryption algorithms
Backups are deleted or formatted, do not worry, we can help you restore your files

Files can be decrypted only with private key – this key stored on our servers
You have only one way for return your files back – contact us and receive universal decryption program

 

Do not worry about guarantees – you can decrypt any 3 files FOR FREE as guarantee by email

 

—- Attention —-

 

!!! All your sensitive data was downloaded to our servers
!!! We are ready to publish this data in our blog with your Company Name, if you will not contact with us by email
!!! Only we can delete your files from our servers
!!! Only we can restore all your files without any LOSS

 

—- Contact us —-

 

Contact us by email: [email protected] or [email protected]

 

And attach in first letter this file or just send all info below (copy all info!):

 

key: –

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Ranzy Locker Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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 Ranzy Locker 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.