Remove .2020 Ransomware (File Restoration Methods)

Learn Technical Assistance To Remove .2020 Ransomware

.2020 Ransomware is identified to be a new strain of Dharma ransomware family and is discovered by a well known security analyst named Jakub Kroustek. Technically this kind of applications are designed and developed by cyber crime master minds with sole intention to encrypt files and blocking them for user’s access. So, the victims can easily expect their data to be inaccessible for their personal usage and every time they try doing so, they will be enforced to see a scary ransom note. Actually, when the encryption process is started, all affected files get appended with a new extension which appears to be as ..2020. also a ransom note is deployed by this ransomware and named as FILES ENCRYPTED.txt and this file mainly includes a scary ransom message for victims to scare them and make them paying to hackers and seek file restoration measures. Take a look through ransom note message stated by .2020 Ransomware:

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 1E857D00

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.

As instructed in the ransom note message, the users are informed that their files are now encrypted by .2020 Ransomware and can only be restored by using a valid decryption software/key. To get the key/tool from users, the victims are required to write email to [email protected] in which a unique assigned ID must be included. And in response to this email, the criminals send users with details like demanded price for decryption tool, instructions regarding how to remit the payment, how to use the decryption tool and key to restore files, and so on. The ransom note also mention through the message that victims should never try tampering with the files or try renaming them as this may lead to permanent data loss.

Although, the criminals may claim to provide users with all possible details or measures using which the affected files can be restored, but they demand really a hefty ransom fee in order to perceive this task. So, if you are one of the victim targeted by this creepy malware infection then you might be worried of your data and considering some possible measures to get your files back. To accomplish the same, you should never contact criminals, rather you should try some possible measures through which file recovery can be accomplished in easy.

Technical Specifications

Name: .2020 Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: .2020 Ransomware is identified to be a new cryptovirus that infects and affects all stored files on computer and demands the victims to pay a specified ransom fee to hackers and claims that it’s the only solution to recover/restore files.

Distribution: Malicious files embedded with payload dropper, spam/junk email attachments, and many more.

Removal (File Recovery): For detailed information about file’s recovery and removal of .2020 Ransomware , get through the guidelines section included under this article

How .2020 Ransomware mainly intrudes and works on PCs?

The malware is being reportedly spread through intrusive techniques in which email spamming and software bundling methods are used in profuse. Under these methods, the targeted users are enforced to download/execute some document, program and even just click a link, following which a malicious script runs in system background. This script is technically referred as payload dropper or payload trojan. This trojan is basically instructed to connect system to remote server and download ransomware files, place them appropriately, do some modifications in system administrative settings, and execute the ransomware files. Once the ransomware is executed, the trojan destroys itself, and all further processes are based on ransomware modules. It further scans the system thoroughly to collect details of stored files and locked them and append their file extensions.

The malware also deploys a ransom note on targeted computers after successful completion of encryption process. This ransom note urges the victims to contact relevant hackers through emails and pay them their demands following which they will provide back a valid decryption key. Even it claims that they are only able to recover or restore encrypted files, even they will ask you to send a small encrypted file, in against of which they will send you a decrypted copy. Technically, this is just a trap to earn trust, and this is why victims should not believe such ransom messages. Rather, they should remove .2020 Ransomware and all associated files completely using a ransomware removal solution, following which the affected files may get restored either by using a lately created backup files or through some other data recovery options.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .2020 Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .2020 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .2020 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 .2020 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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 .2020 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.