How To Remove Tongda2000 ransowmare

Quick Guide To Remove Tongda2000 ransowmare

The malicious term called Tongda2000 ransowmare is nothing but a cryptomalware that is developed to encrypt all files stored on computer and display a scary ransom note to users which demands them to pay a specified ransom fee to seek their files restored. In such instances, the malware use to append all affected files using “1” to its extensions, as a result, the victims can expect those files to be inaccessible for their personal use, and every time they try to access those, a scary text file based note will appear on screen by name readme_readme_readme.txt, which generally includes instructions regarding how to contact hackers or devs of Tongda2000 ransowmare, how to pay them with specified ransom fee, and off course how to restore encrypted files back. Technically, this ransomware was first discovered by a security analyst name Jirehlov, and the ransom note deployed by this ransomware includes the following message:

send 0.3 bitcoin to 12ZsBrX4UTsdjJbx84GcPFGEQaKMyYU29p
screenchot and key send to [email protected] and [email protected]

As explained through the ransom note, it simply states that victims got their files locked by Tongda2000 ransowmare and they need to send 0.3 of Bitcoin to a provided BTC wallet address, also they are urged to send the screenshot of BTC transaction through a provided email ID [email protected] and [email protected]. The hackers further claim that hey will confirm the payment on their own side, following which they will provide users with a decryption tool and key using which all encrypted files can be restored or recovered back. In addition, the ransom note describes more other details too like warnings to stop users to try other possible file recovery measures, tampering with encrypted files, and off course paying the hackers with their demands as soon as possible.

Although, the ransom note and its message simply states that file recovery is possible, but only after remitting such a hefty ransom fee to hackers. Well, the fact that file recovery is impossible without a valid decryption tool or key, is true, still the experts never suggest a users to choose the option to remit demanded fee to hackers as if they pay, they will get financially scammed as the criminals will provide no help back. Means, the victim’s files will remain intact and even their remitted money will go in vain. So, the researchers suggest victims to choose some alternative measures following which the affected files can be restored, and never end up supporting hackers by paying them.

Technical Specifications

Name: Tongda2000 ransowmare

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Tongda2000 ransomware is said to be a highly creepy ransomware infection that mostly assail on targeted computers following which it encrypts all files and enforce the victims to remit a specified ransom fee to hackers as soon as possible.

Distribution: Malicious files embedded with payload dropper, spam/junk email attachments, and many more.

Removal (File Recovery): For detailed information about file’s recovery and removal of Tongda2000 ransowmare , get through the guidelines section included under this article

How did Tongda2000 ransomware get installed? How it should be tackled down?

Speaking about the intrusion of Tongda2000 ransowmare, this kind of vicious infection often spread over web by its creators through spam email campaigns, trojans, unreliable download channels, software cracks, fake software updaters, and many more. However, the ransomware identities are mostly spread through spam email campaigns as noticed in most of the instances. The victims are basally sent with bulk emails containing hidden malicious files, and the attached files include an embedded payload dropper that runs in background to download/install ransomware from remote server. So, the Tongda2000 ransowmare finally manage to run and devastate normal PC usage sessions drastically.

When it comes to treat an infected computer by unintentional impacts Tongda2000 ransowmare, really the process is very hard and requires enough technical skills. Technically, the users are not suggested to pay criminals and seek their help, rather, they are suggested to try some possible measures to detect and remove Tongda2000 ransowmare along with all its supporting processes, files from infected computer. This removal will actually prevent the system and its files against further encryption, following which the victims can try restoring their files with some possible measures like using a recently created back file, or through some other file recovery measures too.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Tongda2000 ransowmare through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Tongda2000 ransowmare using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Tongda2000 ransowmare 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Tongda2000 ransowmare. 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare, 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare.

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 Tongda2000 ransowmare?

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 Tongda2000 ransowmare 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 Tongda2000 ransowmare 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.