How to remove Ytbn Ransomware and recover encrypted files

Complete guide to delete Ytbn Ransomware and restore data

Ytbn Ransomware is a deadly computer infection developed to attack Windows systems around the wild. Soon the virus infiltrates in, it encrypts all stored files, rename them with .ytbn extension and then creates _readme.txt file and drops it on each folder having compromised files and on the desktop. Within the .txt file, the Ytbn Ransomware’s authors declare their demands and instructions. They provide two email addresses – [email protected], [email protected] that the victims have to use to establish contact to the crooks within 72 hours.

If they do, they will receive 50% discount on the price of the decryption software/ tool. The price of the decryption tool without the discount is $980. You might think the case is so simple – pay the demanded sum and get the required tool and restore the files. However, the crooks are not here to provide any assistant. They have the only motive to extort ransom from users. They might have or not have any such decryption tool- the one thing is sure that the victims receive no decryption tool even if the payment is submitted. Read this article to know how to remove Ytbn Ransomware and recover the encrypted files.

Threat Summary

Name: Ytbn Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware

Extension use:  .Ytbn

Ransom demanding note: _readme.txt

Ransom amount: $980/$490

Cyber criminals’ contact: [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open the files stored on the device, previous functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on the desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to for unlocking the files

Additional information: This malware is designed to show a fake Windows Update Window and modify the Windows hosts file in order to prevent users from accessing security websites online

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, unofficial activation and updating tools

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password stealing Trojan or other malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection

Malware removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool or follow manual malware removal guide provided below the post to remove Ytbn Ransomware from the device

Files recovery: Existing backup is the safe and secure option to get the files back in the original accessible condition. Other data recovery options include Volume Shadow Copy or data recovery tools -check the data removal section below the post for the step by step guide for performing them

When the ransomware infects your system, all stored files including archives, backups, music, videos, documents and all other personal data will become inaccessible. According to the assailants, the only possible way to get the encrypted files back is to use their decryption tool. However, this is not entirely true. In fact there are more than one ways using which you can get the files for free. Also, there are many data recovery tools available on the internet sphere, designed to restore damaged, corrupted, altered, missing and deleted files.

Backups are the free data recovery option available for you. However, the problem is that not all users have this backup file. In this case, they might switch to other data recovery option that is Volume Shadow Copies – these are automatically created backups available for short time. Paying/ contacting the crooks are also risky – since there is no guarantee that the crooks will provide the decryption tool once all their demands are met. To avoid getting scammed, better to ignore the ransom payment instruction and use the alternatives as stated.

Before attempting to recover the files, make sure that the malware is no longer running on the system or otherwise, it will interfere during the process and will not make you succeed in your files recovery process. Below the post, you will find complete guide to remove Ytbn Ransomware virus from the system. There, you will also find easy step-by-step data recovery instruction as well. Prepare a backup of all stored files so that you will never have to look back when fall on the same situation. Also, follow our tips provided below the section –how to prevent malware intrusion – to avoid malware infection in future.

Full text presented in Ytbn Ransomware’s created text file:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.

Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:

[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:

[email protected]

Your personal ID:

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How did ransomware infect my computer?

Most commonly used ransomware delivery techniques are phishing emails, Trojans, untrustworthy downloading sources, unofficial software activation tools and fake updaters. Phishing emails are used to deliver malware through attachments or website links in them. The emails of this kind often trick people into opening malicious Microsoft Office Documents, executable files, ZIP, RAR and other archive file, JavaScript file, PDF document or other such files. Trojans are malicious malware that cause chain infections.

Files and programs downloaded from questionable, untrustworthy sources can be used to install malware too. These files look legit, regular. In order to distribute such files, crooks use various untrustworthy channels that include p2p networks, free file hosting sites, third party downloaders, freeware download pages, unofficial websites and etc. The unofficial tools activate licensed software tend to be used to trick users into infecting their systems with malware. These tools have malicious code injected in them and or bundled with malware. Fake software updating tools can cause system infection by updating, fixing or some outdated software or by exploiting bugs, flaws of outdated software.

How to prevent malware intrusion?

Email attachments and website links in any emails you received from unknown senders should never be clicked. It is common that such emails deliver malware. Further, files and software should always be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. It is advised not to trust all aforementioned untrustworthy downloading channels. Installed programs need to be updated using the tools/ functions from official software developers’ tools/ functions. Third party tools tend to be bundled with malware or use to distribute malware. Another problem is that it is not legal to use them to activate licensed software. Also, it is not legal to use pirated software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Ytbn Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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