How To Remove Zimba Ransomware (Restore File Method)

Know How To Recover Files from Zimba Ransomware

Zimba Ransomware is a highly vicious file encrypting virus that belongs to the Dharma Ransomware Family. It is mainly designed to encrypt data and files of the targeted System and demands ransom for the decryption. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom by the phishing innocent users. Like as other Ransomware it uses powerful encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt all stored personal and System files including word, documents, text, images, pictures, audios, videos and so on. During the encryption process it renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber-criminal email address and the “.zimba ” extension at the end of every files. After completed the encryption process, it created a ransom notes in a pop-up Window and “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” text file which instruct victim how to recover files.

The ransom message “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” inform victim that their data has been encrypted or locked by the  powerful encryption algorithm. To decrypt or  unlock  files users are highly instructed  to establish contact with the cyber criminals behind this infection via email. The text presented in the pop-up window provided more information concerning the Ransomware attack. It clarifies that the files have been encrypted and there is no any tool without a decryption tool which  can recover your files. Victims are also informed that should no response arrive within 12 hours then they are to resend their emails. Victim can send one non valuable file to decrypt them. They also warned, if victim will attempt to restore data and file by using third party recovery software cause permanent data loss.

Text presented in Zimba Ransomware‘s pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

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

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Should Victim trust on Cyber-criminal?

We are highly recommended do not trust on cyber-criminal because there is no any proof that they will send decryption tool after received ransom money. Suppose that their promised is not false but there is no any proof the sending decryption tool will capable to encrypt your data. In most of the cases  Victim who trust on cyber-criminal and pay ransom money they got scammed.  They also close all the communication way just after received ransom  and victim can lose their files and money both.

How To Restore Data from Zimba Ransomware:

Paying money to the hacker is highly risky for the victim. In this case we are highly advice to remove Zimba Ransomware completely from System by the using appropriate removal tool to prevent the remain file for further encryption. After completed the encryption process you can easily restore your data an files by the using back-up files, volume shadow Copy or third party recovery Software.

How did Zimba Ransomware distribute into the PC:

Zimba Ransomware usually distributed into the System via the various intrusive methods like as spam email campaign, unwanted Program installation, Fake Software Updater and other tricky ways. Cyber offender often sends thousands of spam email which contains malicious attachments like as archer, zip, PDF, Exe and so on or suspicious website links with the aim to opening attachments of clicking on suspicious website links. If opened such types of malicious files cause the installation of Ransomware program.  Installation of unwanted program by the click on suspicious links might lead lots of infections one of them are Ransomware. Update the System Software from irrelevant sources like as torrent, emule and other sources might offers to infiltration of malicious infections.

How To Protect your System from Zimba Ransomware:

It is highly recommended victim should not attach any mail which comes through unknown address. Check the email address before attached them. Don’t try to open file if looks suspicious. Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the content body. Users also must be avoiding the installation of unwanted program and don’t try to click on the suspicious links. Users must be update the System or software regularly with a latest version from relevant sources.  In order to keep the System safe and secure scans the System with reputable antimalware tool.

Threat Summary:

Name: Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, File Virus

Encrypted File Extension: “.Zimba” extension

Ransom Demanding Message: “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt”

Symptoms: A ransom demanding message is displayed on your desktop screen. Cannot open files stored on your System, encrypted file by a unique extension.

Distribution Methods: It usually distributed into the system via the various intrusive methods like as spam email campaign, unwanted Program installation, Fake Software Updater and other tricky ways.

Removal Process: In order to keep the System safe and secure by the scan PC via the reputable antimalware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Zimba Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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