How To Remove SSHBOT screenlocker From PC

Proper Guide To Delete SSHBOT screenlocker

SSHBOT screenlocker is a piece of malicious software that has been designed by Karsten Hahn to lock a computer. The sole motive of this malware is to make victims unable to access their Windows desktop or use the installed apps, files etc. until they pay a ransom to the hackers behind it. This notorious threat displays ransom note in a pop-up window stating that the PC is locked and can be unlocked with a password that costs €75. Victims are asked to contact the criminals within 30 minutes via telegram (the @perry44) account and purchase the password, after that the Windows operating system will be deleted.

Security experts highly advise not to contact SSHBOT screenlocker developers and never make the demanded payment. It is a known fact that hackers are non cooperative and they often ignore the victims after taking the ransom. People who trust them often get scammed. They don’t obtain the promised tool (passwords) that supposedly allows them to regain access to the operating system, files and so on. As far as restoring the locked data is concerned, you should try a backup made on any external drive. However, if you don’t have an appropriate backup, you can try a data –recovery application.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

P4YME Time Left:

– PC/Laptop is locked.

– Pay me €75 to get the password.

– Add me on Telegram. (@perry44)

– If you dont pay. Windows will be deleted.

YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES!

submit password

Know More About SSHBOT screenlocker:

SSHBOT screenlocker is a type of malware that often infiltrates the targeted devices secretly without users’ consent and then performs several malicious activities in the background. It is also capable of disabling the working of all the running security services and making the PC vulnerable for more notorious parasites. It can be responsible for the intrusion of various other hazardous threats such as adware, hijacker, spyware, Trojans, ransomware etc. in the compromised system as well. And therefore, a quick SSHBOT screenlocker removal is strongly recommended from the infected PCs.

Quick Glance

Name: SSHBOT screenlocker

Type: Screenlocker, Ransomware

Short Description: Deadly virus that locks that locks the computer which can’t be unlocked until a ransom is paid.

Ransom demanding message: Pop-up window

Symptoms: Victims cannot open files stored on their system, ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Penetration of SSHBOT screenlocker:

This perilous virus is generally spread via malspam campaigns, fake software updaters, Trojans, unreliable software, file download channels or unofficial software activation (‘cracking’) tools. Cyber crooks send thousands of spam emails with a purpose to proliferate malware, that contain malicious attachments or website links. Typically, they attach some malicious archive file like ZIP, RAR, Microsoft Office document, PDF document, executable file like exe., or JavaScript file and wait until recipients will open or execute it. After being executed, such files install malware.

How To Avoid Virus Intrusion?

You should never download software from unofficial pages or through other channels like Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), third party downloaders, freeware download pages. The safest way to download files and apps is to use official websites and direct links. Never open attachments and website links in irrelevant emails, especially if they are sent from unknown, suspicious addresses. Installed software must be updated or activated with tools that are provided by its official creators. Both third party activation and updating tools often are programmed to install virus. Also, it is not legal to use unofficial tools to activate any licensed programs. In case you are already infected with this infection, you must remove SSHBOT screenlocker from the machine as early as possible.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove SSHBOT screenlocker through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete SSHBOT screenlocker using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove SSHBOT screenlocker 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 SSHBOT screenlocker using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with SSHBOT screenlocker. 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 SSHBOT screenlocker 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 SSHBOT screenlocker 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 SSHBOT screenlocker 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 SSHBOT screenlocker, 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 SSHBOT screenlocker.

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 SSHBOT screenlocker?

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 SSHBOT screenlocker 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 SSHBOT screenlocker 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.