How To Remove UnluckyWare Ransomware (Decrypt Encrypted Files)
Tips To Restore Files from UnluckyWare Ransomware
UnluckyWare Ransomware is newly detected crypto-malware infection. It is mainly designed to encrypt all the system files on infected PC and force the victim to pay ransom money. If your system files have been encrypted by UnluckyWare Ransomware and you are unable to access any single file? Don’t worry this guide will help you. In order to eliminate this vicious infection and restore files read this guide carefully till the end.
Know About UnluckyWare Ransomware
UnluckyWare Ransomware is a highly dangerous file encrypting virus that distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom money by the phishing innocent users. It is able to easily lock down the targeted System files and encrypt all the files. It can easily infect your System and deeply hide into the target PC. Once installed successfully, it deeply scans entire hard disk to encrypt all your important files and data by the using powerful encryption algorithm. It also adds own malicious extension at the end of every file to makes them totally inaccessible. Therefore accessing even single file is impossible. So that accessing even single file is impossible for the victim. While victim try to restore even single file then the error message and a ransom note suddenly appear on the System screen which demands ransom money for the decryption and instruct victim about their data and files.
The ransom note contains a text message which states that their all data and file has been encrypted by the strong encryption key therefore accessing even single file is completely inaccessible for the victim. In order to decrypt or restore files victim have to purchase the decryption key by the paying money to the hacker or its developer. The cost of the decryption key is not specified it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. Victim can establish contact by the write an email to the cyber-criminal and send via the provided email-id which mentioned on the ransom note. The payment should be submitted in the form of bitcoins within 48 hours otherwise the amount of the decryption key will become just double. Victim can send up to 2 files for free decryption which should not contain any valuable data like as data base, documents, text and so on. The file size should not exceed from 1 MB. They also warned, if victim will attempt to restore data and file then their data will delete permanently.
Should Victim trust on Cyber Criminal?
Victim should never trust on cyber-criminal because there is no any guaranteed that cyber-criminal will send original key after pay ransom money which can decrypt all files. In most of the cases cyber-criminal tries to ignore the victim after received ransom money. There are highly chance victim can lose their files and money as well. So you should not pay ransom money to the hacker in any way. Cyber-criminal may ask your private and sensitive information including bank and credit card details.
How To Restore files from UnluckyWare Ransomware:
We are highly advice do not think about to pay ransom money to the hacker because its activities is too risky for victim. If you really want to restore data and files then you must need to remove UnluckyWare Ransomware completely from PC. After that you can easily restore data and file by the using third party data recovery Software or the backup if available.
How UnluckyWare Ransomware spreads into the PC:
Cyber-criminal often spreads UnluckyWare Ransomware when users receive email with attachments of malicious files and suspicious links. Hacker often uses the popular and big company name or service provide to send fake email which disguised recipient as a legitimate and useful. Open such mail then virus get enters into the System automatically. It also comes with the bundling of freeware program, when users download and installed freeware program with carelessly or without checking the custom or advance options. It also targeted the System when users browse to porn or torrent sites, share files on unsafe network.
How To prevent the System from UnluckyWare Ransomware:
We are highly advice do not open any file which received from unknown sender. If you don’t know the sender name and address please verify firstly. Do not open any file which seems suspicious. Please check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes on the content body before open any file. Users must be ignoring the installation of freeware program. Always try to installed program via the official site. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. Don’t skip to select custom or advance options because it prevents the installation of additional malicious files and terminate the installation process. In order to keep the PC safe and secure scan the System with regular antimalware tool.
UnluckyWare Ransomware : Threat Analysis
Name: UnluckyWare Ransomware
Type: Ransomware
Threat Level: High (Restrict access to all your files).
Short Description: UnluckyWare Ransomware encrypt your data by adding its own extension to file names and demand ransom money for decryption key.
Symptoms: You cannot access any files on your PC and you will find Ransom note asking for money.
Distribution: Freeware Installations, , spam emails, cracked software, Clicking on malicious links, Updating System Software and other tricky ways.
Removal Process: In order to get back all encrypted files victim must need to remove UnluckyWare Ransomware completely from PC by the using automatic removal tool.
Special Offer (For Windows)
UnluckyWare Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove UnluckyWare Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete UnluckyWare Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with UnluckyWare Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
UnluckyWare Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
UnluckyWare Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
