How to remove V4cnyy Ransowmare and recover files
Complete tips to delete V4cnyy Ransowmare and decrypt data
V4cnyy Ransowmare is a rogue piece of software categorized as ransomware. it is designed to encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. The affected files are appended with a .v4cnyy extension.
For example, a file initially named 1.jpg would appear as “1.jpg.v4cnyy”, “2.jpg” as “2.jpg.v4cnyy”, “3.jpg” as “3.jpg.v4cnyy”, and so on. Afterwards, a text file “-Инструкция.txt” (“Instructions.txt” in English) is dropped onto the desktop.
Though it is intended to contain a ransom demanding message, it was empty during the time of research. But, possibly this might be rectified in future released of V4cnyy Ransowmare. The ransomware also displays a message before the log-in screen.
The message within is in Russian language. It greets the victims and inquires whether they are facing any difficulties in their work. It assures to fix these problems. It offers their IT specialists for the purpose and instructs the victims to write to the provided email address.
The note makes no mention about the data encryption nor demands a ransom for the decryption. making no direct demands of payment is not uncommon, the crooks may send the request of the payment once after the contact is being made.
Unfortunately, in most ransomware infection cases, without the involvement of the crooks behind the infection – the decryption is not possible. What is more, despite paying- the victims often do not receive the promised decryption tools.
To prevent the V4cnyy Ransowmare from encrypting more data- it must be removed from the system. However, removal will not restore the already encrypted files. The best is to rely on the existing backups for the files recovery.
If the backup is not available, you should once check if Shadow Copies exist- these automatically designed backups are sometimes left untouched in such cases of cyber infections. You can check below the data recovery section below the post for complete guide to recover files using Shadow Copies.
If the V4cnyy Ransowmare deleted this Shadow Copy option, you have to rely on third party data recovery tools. These tools are nowadays designed with advanced functionalities added and therefore you can anticipate files recovery using them.
How did V4cnyy Ransowmare enter my system?
Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed through spam campaigns. Spam emails can have infectious files as attachments or download links. These files can be in any formats, including archives, executables, Microsoft Office and PDF documents, JavaScript and etc, if opened- the infection is triggered.
Malware can also be spread through dubious download channels such as unofficial and free- file hosting sites, p2p networks and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters can be used in for the distribution purpose.
Cracking tools can infect systems rather than activating licensed products. Fraudulent updaters cause system infection by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious programs instead of the promised updates.
Text presented in V4cnyy Ransowmare‘s message displayed before the log-in screen:
Внимание Внимание Внимание!!!
Добрый день. У Вас возникли сложности на работе?
Не стоит переживать, наши IT-специалисты помогут Вам.
Для этого напишите пожалуйста нам на почту.
Наш email – [email protected]
Хоросего и продуктивного для!
How to prevent ransomware infection?
It is recommended to only download from official and verified channels. Furthermore, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from legit developers. It is advised against opening any suspicious/ irrelevant emails, especially the presented attachments/links in them.
It is crucial to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept it updated. This software should have to be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected, we recommend you run a full system scan using reputable antivirus tool to remove V4cnyy Ransowmare automatically.
Special Offer (For Windows)
V4cnyy Ransowmare 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 V4cnyy Ransowmare through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete V4cnyy Ransowmare using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy Ransowmare using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with V4cnyy Ransowmare. 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)
V4cnyy Ransowmare 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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 V4cnyy 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
V4cnyy Ransowmare 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.
