Remove Arena ransomware [Data Recovery Solution]

Steps to delete Arena ransomware from PC

According to expert, Arena ransomware is a kind of software that is mainly designed to encrypt data and keep it in the same situation until ransom is paid. It is a part of Dharma ransomware family. During encryption, all encrypted files are renamed with original filename, victim’s ID, cyber criminals email address and “.arena” extensions. Once this process completed, it creates a ransom note in text file format named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt to inform victims about how to decrypt their files.

The created note states victims that all their files have been locked and in order to access it users are advised to contact cyber criminals who are behind this infection through the provided email address. The email can be attached up to 5 encrypted files having less than 10mb in size as well as do not contain valuable information. In order to proof that recovery is possible they decrypt such files and sent back to the victims.

Despite this, users are also warned not to rename encrypted files manually or try to decrypt them with third party software as it might leads into permanent data loss. The size of ransom is not mentioned usually it depends upon users how fast they communicate with the cyber criminals and you must know that the payment must be done in Bitcoin crypto currency. In one way or another, users are advised to remove Arena ransomware as quickly as possible to avoid further more infections.

Quick Glance

Name: Arena ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer machine and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly restore them.

Encrypted file extension: .arena (files are also appended with unique ID and cyber criminals email address)

Ransom demanding message: text presented in pop-up window and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Symptoms: The ransomware will blackmail the victims to pay them a decryption fee. Sensitive user data may be encrypted by the ransomware code.

Distribution Method: bundles of free software programs, spam emails, cracked software, harmful links, suspicious websites and many more.  

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

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove Arena ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the computer. Once malware gets removed, recover your files using existing backup or other data recovery tool. 

Should victims contact to the cyber-hackers?

When talking about the file decryption, contacting the scammers is not the good choice. Typically, ransomware attackers ask for ransom payment for a decryption but these people are not going to provide even if all their demands are fulfill. Thus, we recommend you to remove Arena ransomware immediately and then use existing backup or various decryption tools for the data recovery. Check whether shadow volume copies are available or not. This could be an option for the data recovery.

How did ransomware intrude?

Ransomware viruses are mostly distributed through spam campaigns. Spam campaigns are used to send lots of deceptive emails or files containing malicious attachments to them. On clicking them, users are asked to enable macros commands. One more click leads them into downloading and installing malware. Despite this, your PC could also get infected by Arena ransomware via bundles of free programs, pirated or cracked software, porn or torrent sites, file sharing via unsafe networks, suspicious links and by using various other different methods.

How to prevent ransomware infections?

It is suggested not to open irrelevant emails especially any attachments or links are found on them. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources and via direct links. Further, installed apps must be activated and updated properly using genuine software developers. Cracking tools are illegal to use and often cause system infection. You should avoid them. For betterment, you must use some antivirus tools that prevent any malicious executables from being launched.

Remove Arena ransomware

Complete removal instructions have been discussed below under this article in step by step manner. Go through it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. Users are also instructed to use some reliable antivirus removal tool that has the capability to remove Arena ransomware and all ransomware infections easily and effectively from the computer.

Full text presented in the ransom note:

All your files have been encrypted!
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]
Write this ID in the title of your message –
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.
hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/
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.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Arena ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Arena ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Arena 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 Arena ransomware using “System Restore”

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