How To Remove Sext ransomware ( Restore File Methods)

Know How To Restore Files from Sext ransomware

Sext ransomware is a  identified as a other type of Ransomware connect and Bondy.  Like as other  Ransomware its main function is encrypt data and files , rename them, and demands ransom for the decryption. It was discovered by Marcelo Rivero. The main intention behind it to extort huge ransom by the phishing innocent users. It is able to easily infect all kind of windows Operating system including the latest version Windows 10.  It can encrypt all personal and System files by the powerful encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt  all stored files. It renames the files by  the appending “.sext” extension at the suffix and makes them totally inaccessible. After completed the encryption process, it creates the “HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt”  text files as a ransom note  in all folders that contain encrypted files which inform victim about how to pay ransom money for the decryption.

The “HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt”  stated that their all files like as word, documents, pictures, videos, audios etc are encrypted by the RSA cryptographic algorithm so that it is impossible to decrypt files without a unique decryption key. This key can be purchased for $600 in Bitcoins by transferring this amount of crypto-currency  to the provided BTC wallet after a payment. Victim have to write an email to [email protected] then then the developer of Sext ransomware will send  the decryption key.  Victim also instructed pay a ransom and wait for the decryption tool. As a proof decryption is possible victim  can send one  non valuable file for free decryption which does not contain any valuable data and file and the size of the file must less than 1 MB.  At the end of the ransom note,  they warned, rename the file name or try to restore data from third party recovery software might cause permanent data loss.

Text presented in Sext ransomware‘s text file (“HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt”):

Oops All Of your important files were encrypted Like document pictures videos etc..

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

All your files, documents, photos, databases and other important files are encrypted by a strong encryption.

How to recover files?

RSA is a asymmetric cryptographic algorithm, you need one key for encryption and one key for decryption so you need private key to recover your files. It’s not possible to recover your files without private key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase an unique private key.Only we can give you this key and only we can recover your files.

What guarantees you have?

As evidence, you can send us 1 file to decrypt by email We will send you a recovery file  Prove that we can decrypt your file

Please You must follow these steps carefully to decrypt your files:

Send $600 worth of bitcoin to wallet: 15zw6QrCbd5r8CD2eySMoTktstuEgD1Dzs

after payment,we will send you Decryptor software

contact email: [email protected]

Your personal ID: –

How did Ransomware attack your System:

Ransomware like Sext ransomware often proliferate into the targeted System via the spam email attachments. Spam email contain malicious attachments  and embedded links. The malicious attachments can be into various formats like as word, documents, text, images,  zip, archer, and so on. Opening such file might cause the execution of malicious infections . It may also spreads while users  download and install program especially freeware  from third party downloader site or unofficial webpage with carelessness without checking custom or advance options and other important settings. Updating system software   from irrelevant sources,  clicking on malicious links, peer to peer sharing files also bring other harmful infections.

 How To Prevent your System from Sext ransomware:

It is highly recommended, do not  open email which received from unknown sender. It is highly advice verify the sender name and address before open them. Do not  try to open any file if seems suspicious without scanning. It is important to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body. Must avoiding the installation of freeware program from  third party downloader site. Update the system software from relevant sources.  It is important to scan your PC with  automatic removal tool.

Should Victims Pay Ransom money:

 Victims are highly advice do not think to pay ransom money to the hacker because there is no any guaranteed that  cyber-criminal will get back all encrypted files after received ransom money. It is only a trick to extort huge ransom by the phishing innocent users. They also deactivate the System security like as firewall, task manager, and even antivirus program as well as block the restore points and delete the shadow copies. Because they never want to get back files. In most of the cases cyber-criminal closes all the communication way just after received payment. Thus the victim can lose their files and money both.

How To Restore Files from Sext ransomware:

We know that paying money never back your files so the paying money to the hacker is highly risky for you. If your system is really infected with this Ransomware and you are unable to restore data. The only method to restore data is to remove Sext ransomware completely from System. After completed the removal process, you can restore data and files by using back up files if you have otherwise you can use third party recovery software.

Threat Summary:

Name: Sext ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File Virus

Encrypted File Extension: . Sext

Ransom Demanding Message: “HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt”

Ransom Amount: $600 in  Bitcoin cryptocurrency

Cyber criminal Contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Can not open encrypted files without paying ransom money, A ransom demanding message is displayed on your desktop screen.

Distribution: Spam email attachments, freeware, Fake Update Software, Peer to Peer sharing files.

 Removal: To eliminate this infection we are highly advice scan your PC with automatic removal tool.

Recovery: In order to recover your files we are highly advice use recovery Software .

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Sext ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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