How to remove .tabe file virus & decrypt .tabe files

Simple steps to delete .tabe file virus ransomware from PC

It is described as ransomware type programs that is developed and created by cyber criminals who use it to locks down people files and demand ransom money. This nasty malware is programmed by group of hackers with an aim to extort huge ransom money by manipulating innocent users. As you know, this file virus is able to infect all types of files found on your desktop and makes them completely inaccessible. After encrypting all your files, it appends “.tabe” extensions to the end of every file. Once this process completed, it creates ransom message within a text file _readme.txt and dropped into every compromised folders.

Short description

Name: .tabe file virus

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus, files locker

Ransom demanding message: _readme.txt

Extension used: .tabe

Ransom amount: $980/$490

Description: This ransomware is a new detection that locks your files and demands a hefty ransom fee to offer decryption key. However, program is nothing more than a trap by hackers to earn illegal profit.

Symptoms: Users cannot access files stored on their system as previously functional files have different extension. A ransom demanding message appears on your screen. Cyber crooks behind this ask you to pay money usually in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Distribution: malicious email attachments, malicious ads, torrent websites, harmful hyperlinks, software bundling, pirated or cracked software and other social engineering methods.

Damage: All files as well as data are encoded by using strong encryption algorithm and it cannot be opened without paying ransom. Other additional password stealing Trojans infection can be installed along with dubious ransomware infections. 

File Restore: File restoration is possible with a lately created backup file or Volume Shadow Copies if available or some other options that are discussed under this article.

Removal: In order to remove .tabe file virus and all infiltrated ransomware infection from the computer, we recommend our users to use some reliable antivirus removal tool or simply go through given removal instructions that are provided under this article.

What is .tabe file virus- what does it do?

Basically, text file explains users that all their files have been encrypted and there is only one way to decrypt it that is you have to purchase decryption tool from ransomware developers by contacting them through email address. Once contacted, they will ask you to pay money in Bitcoin cryptocurrency so that they can provide you decryption key as well as also provide further instructions. The price of such key is $980, users are insisted to contact cyber criminals within 3 days after encryption so that ransom amount will be dropped and users have to pay only $490.  The instructions for the payment are quite clear by .tabe file virus in the note displayed on the infected system.

Further, before paying money they offer free decryption test of one encrypted files but the encrypted files does not contain any valuable information as well as the size of file does not exceed more than 1MB. Despite this, the note ends with warnings. Users are advised not to use tool provided by third parties otherwise you will be scammed or it lead to permanent data loss. As this file virus is quite dangerous and there is no way you can trust this infection to give you decryption tool even after paying the ransom. So, you are highly recommended not to make a deal with the hackers who are behind ransomware attack and try to remove it immediately from the PC.

Intrusion methods of ransomware infections:

The exact method used to infiltrate .tabe file virus is unknown but most of the cyber criminals distribute ransomware and other malware through software cracking tools, spam campaigns, Trojans and untrustworthy software download sources. As you know, while using spam campaigns hackers send thousands of mails that contain malicious attachments or web-links. The main goal is to trick user into opening such attachments. Once opened, this malicious file gets downloaded and installed into your computer that causes computer infection. So, you must be very attentive while browsing internet and installing any software. Always stay from these vicious sources to keep your machine harmless and secured.

Possibility of Data Recovery

Hence, you are advised to create backup files and store in remote server or unplugged storage device which is safe and secure. So, in such situation we highly suggest you to create multiple backup copies before malware attack and store them at different location because there is always a chance that used storage device will be harmed/damaged by hackers. In order to recover all encrypted files it is necessary to delete .tabe file virus immediately from your system by using some reliable removal tool. After that you can restore your files using backup. The other option is to use file recovery software.

Remove .tabe file virus

In case, if your system gets infected with .tabe file virus and almost all your files are inaccessible then the situations you are facing must be drastic and should be tackled with some effective measures. In order to accomplish this task we suggest you to try automatic malware removal tool following which the PC can be cleaned against all malicious files present on your computer. After that you can try various files recovery measures as described under this post.

Text presented in .tabe file virus text file:

ATTENTION!

 

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, 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.

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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .tabe file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .tabe file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .tabe file virus 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 .tabe file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .tabe file virus. 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 .tabe file virus 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 .tabe file virus 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 .tabe file virus 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 .tabe file virus, 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 .tabe file virus.

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 .tabe file virus?

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 .tabe file virus 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 .tabe file virus 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.