Remove 1dec Ransomware And Recover Encrypted Files

Proper Guide To Delete 1dec Ransomware

1dec Ransomware is a dangerous file-encrypting virus which has been affecting the Windows computers all around the world. It was first spotted by security researcher Marcelo Rivero and belongs to the family of well-known Dharma ransomware. As soon as this hazardous crypto-malware successfully infiltrates the Windows computers, it encrypts users’ all crucial files and documents stored inside the machine and makes them completely inaccessible. In order to mark the enciphered data, the malware is using victims’ unique ID, attackers’ email address and “.1dec” extension after encoding the targeted file types. Just because the ransomware uses a sophisticated encryption algorithm, the locked files become unusable for the victimized users.

Depth Analysis of 1dec Ransomware:

1dec Ransomware generally infiltrates the targeted PCs by stealth using various illusive tactics and then alters the default registry editors in order to get automatically activated with each Windows reboot. Soon after, it initiates the file encryption process and encodes almost all types of data such as images, videos, audios, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, presentations etc. After that, the victimized users will be displayed couple of ransom notes in a pop-up window and “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” file that inform victims regarding the attack. These notes urge the victims to contact the attackers through an email address, mentioned in the exhibited ransom notification.

In exchange for a decryption key, 1dec Ransomware authors demand several USD in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, the functional decryptor which is extremely required to restore the files enciphered by this malware is stored on the Command and Control server operated by team of hackers responsible for this spiteful attack. Here, it is important for you to understand that the files saved on your computers have been encrypted by using a strong cipher which makes the recovery of files almost impossible without having a right decryption key.

Text Presented In The 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.

Text Presented In “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” file:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Should You Pay The Ransom?

Even if the locked data means a lot to you, you should hold yourself and avoid making payment to the hackers. This is because, the chances of getting cheated by the criminals is quite high. But it is not certain that you will recover your important files even after paying the ransom money. Actually this kind of cyber infections survive on fear. The more you pay the more it will demand. It is highly possible that your device can get infected by this virus again. Paying extortion to criminals will only motivate them to drop more such parasites in the work-station for further revenues. So it is necessary to perform 1dec Ransomware removal from the infected computer. You may recover your files through backup or data recovery application once this malware is gone from your device.

Ways To Spread 1dec Ransomware:

The payload file of the file-encrypting malware can get loaded on the system from the spam email notification that contains a malicious link or a URL to a hacked site that triggers the direct drop of a virus payload. These emails also can include attachments of documents with malicious macros. Torrent, pirating, p2p sharing sites, and other similar platforms can spread such files with the purpose of infecting machines. You need to pay attention to various details and rely on the sources that cannot propagate malware to your device. Official software providers are the ones that should be reliable only. Also, remove any emails from unfamiliar companies, services. Clean the email box more often and avoid downloading files from emails that raise questions. But at the moment, you must remove 1dec Ransomware from the computer as soon as possible.

Threat Summary

Name: 1dec Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Destructive virus that locks users’ vital files and then forces them into paying the hackers a sum of ransom to get the functional decryptor.

Extension: “.1dec” (files are also appended with a unique ID and attackers’ email address)

Ransom demanding message: Text presented in the pop-up and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Attackers’ contact: [email protected] and [email protected]

Symptoms: Victims cannot open files stored on their computer system, earlier functional files now have different extension, A ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete 1dec Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

Log-in to the account infected with 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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 1dec 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.