How to remove TOPI ransomware and decrypt .topi files

Simple steps to delete TOPI ransomware (Removal Instructions)

According to expert, TOPI ransomware is described as another vicious file encryption ransomware virus. It is a part of notorious STOP ransomware family. This notorious malware has been created and distributed by group of hackers in order to blackmail innocent users and cheat their money. This virus mostly target Windows OS based system and cause lots of harmful damage. It secretly infiltrates into your PC and encrypts all kinds of data found on your device without having your permission. It has been programmed by advanced cryptographic algorithm and makes your files totally useless. Further, if you don’t want to lose your files then you have to remove this ransomware at the earliest from your device.

After locking all your files, it appends “.topi” extension to the end of all encrypted filenames. Therefore, it becomes impossible for users to access even single files. Once this process completed, TOPI ransomware also creates ransom note “_readme.txt” and place it on your desktop to inform you about encryption. The created text file contain short message which states victims that all their data have been encrypted and can only be unlocked by using private decryption key. They also warn users not to rename or try to decrypt files by using other software otherwise it may cause permanent data loss. It asks users to pay huge amount of ransom money in the form of Bitcoins so that they can provide you decryption tool or software.

However, it has been noticed that after paying money users are unable to access their files completely as the decryptor is not that effective. So, you are advised not to trust on ransom note as it is possible to decrypt locked file without paying money to TOPI ransomware. Paying money will be the bigger mistake as it does not provide any guarantee of complete recovery of your data and cyber criminals may continue exploiting your device in several different ways even after payment. Thus, before taking any harsh decision you should think about the consequences and your options.

Let’s have a look at the ransom note:

ATTENTION!

                                                                                                                                     

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Ways to spread ransomware infections:

Ransomware and other malware distributed in your system by using several different techniques. Some of them are software bundling, spam emails campaigns, Trojans, untrustworthy software download sources and many others. Cyber criminals send spam mails which contain malicious files and hope that recipients will open them. Basically, opening attached files lead to the installation of malware as well as also cause computer infections. Trojans are malicious programs that usually infect system after installation. Once installed, it will start to proliferate other malware by installing it on already infected system.

How to remove and recover encrypted files?

There are few reliable options to recover your files. You should wait for security experts to create legitimate decryptor for your files. It has also been seen that sometimes experts are not able to produce any working decryptor as the ransomware viruses are keeping. Well, if you have any backup then it will be the right option. With a proper backup files you can easily restore all your encrypted data. In case backup files are not available then you can use third party data recovery tool. However, before you are trying to recover your data you should make sure that TOPI ransomware is completely removed from the computer. No matter what option you choose because if this virus stay in your system for long times it will keep encrypting your data and creates harmful damage. Therefore it is recommended for the victims to remove TOPI ransomware immediately from the PC without any delay.

Threat summary

Name: TOPI ransomware

Malware Type: File Encryption Virus

Category: Ransomware

File Extension: .Topi extension

Danger level: High (It can delete your files permanently.)

Symptoms: data encryption, screen lock, ransom demand etc.

Short Description: It will encrypt all your important data and threatens you pay money in order to restore your files.

Distribution Methods: Software bundling, email scooping, network sharing, social engineering.

Removal: Both manual as well as automatic guidelines have been described below under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete TOPI ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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