Remove A3C9N Ransomware [Instructions to restore files]

Simple steps to delete A3C9N Ransomware

A3C9N Ransomware is ransomware type application belongs to Snatch ransomware family. It is designed to infiltrate inside any computer secretly and encrypt most of the stored files without having user’s approval. While doing so, it appends .a3c9n extension to the name of all the encrypted files. For an instance, a file named 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.a3c9n. Once this process is done, the ransomware creates a text file named RESTORE_A3C9N_FILES.txt and drops a copy of it on each folder containing encrypted files.

Threat specification

Name: A3C9N Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Files Extension: .a3c9n

Ransom Demanding Message: RESTORE_A3C9N_FILES.txt

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, porn or torrent sites, unsafe file sharing networks and many more.

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to unlock your files.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened. Additional malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection into their PC.

Removal: To eliminate malware infections, our security researchers recommend scanning your computer with Spyhunter to remove A3C9N Ransomware completely.

Details about A3C9N Ransomware

The text message states that the data is compromised and that victim need to purchase decryption tool without which data decryption is impossible. Unfortunately, this is true. A3C9N Ransomware encrypts file by using strong cryptographic algorithm that carets unique key for each victim. For this reason, users have to pay ransom to get the key. The price of tool is $980. However, users who contact them within 3 days of the file encryption will be discounted 50% on the price of decryption key. Additionally, users are also offered free decryption of 3 encrypted files.

Although, this ransomware infection keeps enforcing victim to pay money sooner, else the chances to restore your encrypted data will be permanently lost. In such case, victims are instructed not to pay money to hackers and contact them. If you do, you may end up losing even your money to criminals. Therefore, it is better suggested to choose cleaning your infected PC against ransomware and its associated files firstly and opt for lately created backup or other possible data recovery services to get your files back.

How does A3C9N Ransomware infect computer?

Ransomware is spread by its developers through several methods. The most common and well known methods used by them are bundles of free software programs, spam email campaign, Trojans, unreliable download sources and many more. The users are tricked by such afore mentioned process when cyber crooks behind this send emails that contain malicious attachments or website links. Opening such types of infectious files causes the installation of malware. Trojans are malicious programs that are often designed to install other programs of this kind. Simply, when a PC is infected with Trojan then it can get infected with other dubious malware.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

• Always use official websites and direct links to download any software.
• Never skip any steps and always choose custom, advanced as well as other similar settings.
• Avoid using third party downloader, unofficial websites and other similar sources.
• Never open spam emails or links that looks irrelevant or especially received from suspicious addresses.
• Always update installed programs through implemented tools provided by official developers.

Text presented in A3C9N Ransomware’s text file:

Hello!
All your files are encrypted, write to me if you want to return your files – I can do it very quickly!
Contact me by e-mail:
[email protected] or [email protected]

 

The name of the letter must contain an encryption extension
Do not rename encrypted files, you may lose your files permanently.
You may be a victim of fraud. Free decryption as guarantee.
Send us up to 3 files for free decryption.
The total size of files must be less than 1 Mb! (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets etc.)
!!! Do not turn off or restart the NAS equipment. This will result in data loss !!!

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove A3C9N Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete A3C9N Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove A3C9N 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 A3C9N Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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 A3C9N 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.