How to Remove Sodinokibi ransomware from PC

Step by Step Tutorial to Delete Sodinokibi ransomware permanently

Sodinokibi ransomware (also referred as REvil or Sodin) is a data-encrypting malware created by cyber-criminals to encrypt the targeted files and programs. It makes the files totally inaccessible for the users and asks the victim to pay ransom money in exchange of the decryption key. It stores a ransom note on every folder that contains the encrypted files. The ransom note file is named on the basis extension used on the encrypted files. For an example, if a file name as sample.jpg gets encrypted and gets “989tex90” as an additional suffix extension then the name of the ransom note will be “989tex90-HOW-TO-DECRYPT.txt”. The wallpaper of the infected PC also gets changed.

When you go through the ransom note, it clearly says that the files can only be recovered if you use the decryption key. You are asked to visit the website through any of the two links provided. You are asked to open the one link with Tor browser and other with any other browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox Mozilla, IE and so on. When the website is opened, you are asked to copy and paste the key provided in the ransom message and enter the extension name as provided in the same text file. Suddenly a new page opens that states that victims have only two days to pay the ransom of $2500 otherwise the ransom amount will get doubled. The money is asked to be paid through Bitcoin crypto-currency. As per their claims, when the money gets paid, the victim receives three confirmations. On reloading the webpage, it automatically creates a download link for decryption tool. It threats you to not use any other tools or tricks to access the encrypted files as this will lead to permanent data loss. In order to win your trust that the provided decryption key really works, it agrees to decrypt 2-3 files of your choice for free. It promises that when the money is paid, you will get the decryption key immediately.

Ransom Note Presented by Sodinokibi ransomware

Your computer has been infected!

Your documents, photos, databases and other important files encrypted

To decrypt your files you need to buy our special software – 686l0tek69-Decryptor

You can do it right now. Follow the instructions below. But remember that you do not have much time

686l0tek69-Decryptor costs

You have 2 days, 23:59:17

* If you do not pay on time, the price will be doubled

* Time ends on May 3, 10:44:08

Current price

After time ends

0.47528863 btc

ò 2,500 USD

0.95057726 btc

ò 5,000 USD

Status: No access to download 686l0tek69-Decryptor.

BTC receiving address: 324VH5nPXCKCUGAMAn23nogm2Z6ph97evh

Instructions Chat support

How to buy 686l0tek69-Decryptor?

Create a Bitcoin Wallet (we recommend Blockchain.info)

Buy necessary amount of Bitcoins. Current price for buying is 0.47528863 btc

Send 0.47528863 btc to the following Bitcoin address:

324VH5nPXCKCUGAMAn23nogm2Z6ph97evh

* This receiving address was created for you, to identify your transactions

Wait for 3 confirmations

Reload current page after, and get a link to download 686l0tek69-Decryptor

Guarantees?

Upload your file for test 686l0tek69-Decryptor.

* This file should be an encrypted image. Example

your-file-name.jpg.686l0tek69

your-file-name.png.686l0tek69

your-file-name.gif.686l0tek69

Should I Pay the Ransom Money?

You should not pay any money to cyber-criminals in any case. You cannot trust them because this is just a spam. Even after receiving the complete payment, they don’t provide any decryption key. Further, they continue encrypting and damaging other files and programs. If you really want to retrieve the encrypted files then the easiest way is to use the backup files. This backup must have been created in some external storage device and should not be in the same infected work-station. In many case, the user doesn’t maintain a proper backup of their important files and data. So, you should immediately check the “Shadow Volume Copies” which is the temporary backup files that is created by the OS. In case if any kind of backup files are not available then you have to totally rely on a data recovery tool. This kind of recovery tool comes with a special feature to recover the deleted and damaged files.

Some Precautionary Measures to Avoid Ransomware Attack:

Spam email campaigns, Trojan, file sharing networks, cracking tools etc. are few of the popular tricks used to circulate malware infection. So, you have to be careful regarding all these deceiving methods. Don’t open suspicious emails especially if it contains any attachments. Don’t visit ransom websites and click on every pop-ups, ads and links that you come across. While downloading any application, be sure that its download source are legitimate. Read the terms and agreement as well as privacy policy very carefully. Always select advance or custom installation method while downloading any kind of application. Don’t use any kind of shared networks such as eMule, torrents and so on. Avoid using any cracked tools as they are risky as well as illegal. You must upgrade the PC security settings and use a powerful anti-malware tool that has strong scanning algorithm and programming logics.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Sodinokibi ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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