How To Remove [[email protected]].BK ransomware (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Recovery Process of Encrypted Files By [[email protected]].BK ransomware

[[email protected]].BK ransomware is a new variant of Dharma Ransomware family that designed to encrypt targeted System data and demands ransom for the decryption. During the encryption process, it renames the encrypted files by the following this pattern such as original file name, unique ID, cyber-criminal address and the “.bk” extension.  Once completed the encryption process, it created a ransom note in a pop-up windows and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” text file.

The ransom message “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” text file inform that victims data has been encrypted and instructs them to write an email to the provided email address. The text in the pop-up windows providing more information regarding the Ransomware infection. It mentioned that the stored files of the System have been infected and users have to pay ransom in order to decrypt them which are not specified. Payment must be pay in the form of Bit coin crypto-currency.

There are various links to website from which bitcoin can be obtain is mentioned in the ransom note.  The number of the affected files and assigned ID are including in the ransom note. Victim can attach 5 files to the emails in order to proof decryption is possible. The total size of the affected files does not larger than 4 Mb and they do not have any  important data like as backup, database, large excel sheets and so on. The encrypted files will be sent back after decryption. The ransom note end with a warning message that renaming the encrypted files and attempting to decrypt them with third party decryption tool may make the files completely useless.

Text presented in [email protected]].BK pop-up window:

All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail: [email protected]

Write Total Encrypted Files and Your ID in the content of your message.

Your ID : –

Total Encrypted Files : –

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to these e-mails: [email protected]

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 paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is in these sites. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

hxxps://paxful.com/buy-bitcoin

hxxps://www.coinbase.com/price/bitcoin

hxxps://www.kraken.com/prices

hxxps://www.bitstamp.net/markets/

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

 Is Pay Ransom getting back Encrypted Files?

Paying money to the hacker never get encrypted files. Although, doing such activities might cause permanent loss of encrypted files and money as well.  Cyber-criminal behind this infection never sends the decryption key to the victim after received ransom money.  In most of the cases victim who pay ransom money they got scammed.  It is only a trick to extort huge ransom money by phishing innocent users. Most of the victim reported that cyber-criminal close all the way of communication just after received ransom money.

Is Decryption of Encrypted File Possible?

It might be possible if the malware is still in development or has vital errors. But we are highly advice do not pay ransom money to the hacker and do not send any mail. Victims never receive the promised decryption key once paid ransom money. Therefore their data remains encrypted after paid. The only way to recover encrypted data by using backup if available in the form of external hard disk or USB. If you don’t have any backup then you can restore data by using recovery Software.

 How did Ransomware infect your System?

Ransomware mostly infect your System via spam email attachments. Spam email contains download links of infectious files and malicious attachments. The malicious attachments can be into various formats like as MS word, PDF documents, zip, archer, java script and so on. Such files are executed or open through recipients then the malware infection is triggered.

It may also distributed while users download or install System Software from untrustworthy download channels such as unofficial and free file hosting, peer to peer sharing files  and others.

How To Protect your System from [[email protected]].BK ransomware:

It is highly recommended, do not receive email which sent through unknown address and which have especially contain malicious attachments or links. It is important to scan files before open them.  Must verify the sender name and address of the email.  Grammatical error and spelling mistakes must be checked out. It is important to download or install System software via official site. Must read their terms and license agreements as well as select their terms and license agreements. It is highly recommended to scan your PC with regular System scans and fix  detected threats and errors. If your System is already infected with this Ransomware then we are highly recommended to remove [[email protected]].BK ransomware  by using automatic removal tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove [[email protected]].BK ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete [[email protected]].BK ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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 [[email protected]].BK 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.