How to remove REJG ransomware and restore files

Complete tips to delete REJG ransomware and retrieve data

REJG ransomware is a ransomware-type infection that is designed to encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, it appends the filenames of each of the encrypted files using .rejg extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would become 1.jpg.rejg, 2.jpg become 2.jpg.rejg and so on. Rightly after that, the ransomware creates the _readme.txt file and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

Usually, the displayed ransom note contains an email address to contact the attackers, size of the ransom/ price of the decryption tool, Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency wallet address or another contact and payment information. It contains two ransom notes – [email protected] and [email protected]. It encourages users to contact the crooks within 72 hours as the price of the decryption tool depends on how soon the contact is being made.

More precisely, the victims can purchase the decryption tool for $490 if they contact the crooks in the specified time. If they delay, they would have to pay more.  It is stated that the price will be twice of the earlier stated one if the time is elapsed. The victims are offered to send one encrypted file to the provided email address for the test that the decryption tool is really working. Here is the full text presented on the ransom note displayed by REJG ransomware:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.

Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:

[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:

[email protected]

Your personal ID:

–

Usually, the victims have more than two data recovery options. They can use the existing backup they have. Shadow Copies and data recovery tools are other data recovery options you should use if you have no backups available – check below the post in the data recovery option for the more detailed data recovery instruction. It is highly recommended not to contact/ pay to the crooks. They are not reliable. They often ignore victims and once the payment is received, disappear leaving the victims without their files.

Before performing the files recovery, make sure that the ransomware is no longer running on the system. If it is, it will interfere during the recovery process and will not make you completing your task. The malware removal is also necessary to avoid possible damages that it may also after a long running to the system. Below the post, you will find complete step-by-step guide how to perform REJG ransomware removal with an ease.

How did REJG ransomware infiltrate my system?

Most commonly, malware are distributed through spam emails, fake software updaters, untrustworthy downloading channels for downloading files, software cracking tools and Trojans. Emails that crooks use to distribute malware contain malicious attachment or website link designed to download malicious file. These emails trick people into believing that they are sent by legit company or by other entities and opening a malicious file, for example, a malicious Microsoft Office document, ZIP, RAR or another archive file, PDF document, JavaScript file, executable file like .exe.

Fake software updaters are designed to look like official tools that are supposed to fix or update installed apps. However, these tools are designed to infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software or by directly installing malware on them. Untrustworthy downloading channels like p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Cracking tools infect systems by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software. Trojans are malicious programs that are designed to cause system infection on already compromised systems.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Irrelevant and suspicious emails sent from unknown addresses and contain some attachments or websites links should never be trusted.  It is common that crooks behind such emails pretend to be legit companies and encourage users to open attached files or click on provided link to download malicious files. Files and programs from third party downloaders, unofficial pages, p2p networks or other channels of this kind should never be opened as well. Installed software has to be updated using the tools/ functions from official software developers. Third party tools are often bundled with malware/ used to distribute malicious software. Moreover, it is not legal to use cracking tools to activate licensed software or use pirated software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove REJG ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete REJG ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove REJG 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 REJG ransomware using “System Restore”

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