How to remove WIZOZ Ransomware [+ Decrypt Locked Files]

Proper guide to delete WIZOZ Ransomware

WIZOZ Ransomware is a data locking virus that belongs to the VoidCrypt ransomware family. This dubious threat operates by encrypting stored files and renaming them with “.WIZOZ” extension along with [email protected] email address and victim’s ID. Therefore accessing even single file is impossible for the users. After locking all your files, a text file Decrypt-info.txt is dropped on your desktop which informs you about encryption.

The message contain in the ransom note informs users that all their data has been encoded using strong encryption algorithm and can only be accessed by paying ransom money in Bitcoins. After sending the “prvkey*.txt.key” file, instructions on how to pay money will be provided to the email address. Note: prvkey*.txt.key file can be found in “C:\ProgramData\” folder.

Moreover, users are offered free decryption test of some encrypted files (not more than 1mb in size) in order to prove that cyber criminals behind WIZOZ Ransomware can be trusted. They also warn victims not to rename encrypted files using third-party software as it may cause permanent data damage. Regrettably, it is true because in most cases of ransomware infections manual decryption is not possible.

Apart from the aforementioned details, it is strongly advised not to make a deal with the devil. The people behind this ransomware cannot be trusted because once payments are made, they start ignoring victims and not even answer their calls or messages. In this case, the only way to recover files without paying money is to use backup if created and placed it on an unplugged storage device.

Intrusion methods of WIZOZ Ransomware:

Usually, ransomware and other dubious malware is distributed via unreliable sources to download software, spam campaigns, Trojans, software cracking tools and fake software updater’s. Spam emails are used to send deceptive emails that contain malicious attachments. Typically, they disguise those files as important documents such as statements from banks and so on. Once opened, they begin downloading and installing malware. Trojans are defined as malicious programs designed to infect system by installing additional malware. Therefore, users are advised not to open attachments and website links in irrelevant emails sent from suspicious/unknown addresses. Further, you are advised not to click on random links and pop-ups and avoid updating software from untrusted sources.

Text presented in WIZOZ Ransomware’s text file (“Decrypt-info.txt”):

All Your Files Has Been Encrypted

You Have to Pay to Get Your Files Back

1-Go to C:\ProgramData\ or in Your other Drives   and send us prvkey*.txt.key  file ,  *  might be a number (like this : prvkey3.txt.key)

2-You can send some file little than 1mb for Decryption test to trust us But the test File should not contain valuable data

3-Payment should be with Bitcoin

4-Changing Windows without saving prvkey.txt.key file will cause permanete Data loss

Our Email:[email protected]

in Case of no Answer:[email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove WIZOZ Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete WIZOZ Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove WIZOZ 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 WIZOZ Ransomware using “System Restore”

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