Remove Barak Ransomware and restore encrypted data

Steps to eliminate Barak Ransomware

Barak Ransomware is identified as dangerous file encrypting threat that belongs from Phobos family of ransomware. It has been developed by group of cyber hackers with their evil intention and wrong motives. Once manages to get executed, it encrypts your vital data with extension such as .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .pst, .ost, .mp3, .mp4, .vob, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .vlc, .flv, .sql, .html and others. Every time when you try to open any of your data, it show ransom message on computer screen and demands to pay big ransom amount to get your decryption key to unlock your files. It has ability to make changes to default settings of Internet and browsers. Barak Ransomware locks your desktop screen and keeps showing false alert messages and notification. It has capability to append .barak extension to every encrypted file with unique ID IE857D00-2378 and email ID [email protected]. For example, if you have file named abc.jpeg on your desktop after encryption it gets altered and become abc.jpeg.id[1E857D00-2378][email protected]].barak.

Additionally, it drops ransom note on your computer with name info.hta and info.txt that carries information regarding method to get decryption key to unlock your files. It carries information to pay ransom amount to certain Bitcoin wallet and get decryption key to unlock your files. It also alters existing settings of Internet and browsers without having your any permission. It demands you to pay $500 to $1500 in Bitcoins as ransom amount. If you deny paying this money on time, Barak Ransomware claims to delete all your encrypted files permanently. According to cyber experts paying ransom amount is not going to help you anyway. It is trap created by hackers to fool innocent users and make money online. Even after completely payment of ransom amount, you are not going to get anything in return.

Besides, it asks you to send your 5 files that are less important and 4MB total in size for free decryption. It is tricks to gain your trust for further payment of extortion money. You are asked to contact hackers via email at [email protected] for further query. The worst part of this infection is that it settles keystrokes and keyloggers that trace all your browsing movement and collect sensitive data such as IP addresses, credit card number, password of social sites, IP addresses and others. All such collected information is transported to remote server of hackers. Most of security application finds difficult to detect and eliminate this threat due to its nature to change location and name. To fix all such troubles, it is advised to take quick action to remove Barak Ransomware and its other related files. The worst part of this infection is to run secretly in background and collect sensitive data such as IP addresses, banking login information, credit card number, password of social sites, etc. All such gathered details are automatically transported to remote server of hackers.

For complete removal of Barak Ransomware, it is advised to try for Spyhunter Anti-malware. It helps you scan your entire drive and search for infected items. If you find any doubtful threats, it is advised to eliminate soon. The removal task of this creepy malware only eliminates malicious threats. To restore your encrypted files, it is suggested to make use of available backup. If you don’t have any backup file available then try for data recovery software.

Ransom message you face due to Barak Ransomware on info.hta file:

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 1E857D00-2378
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail:[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 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 4Mb (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.

Text on info.txt file:

!!!All of your files are encrypted!!!
To decrypt them send e-mail to this address: [email protected].
If we don’t answer in 24h., send e-mail to this address: [email protected]

Threat summary of Barak Ransomware

Category: Ransomware

• Level of risk: Severe
• Affected OS: All Windows versions
• Symptoms: All your stored files get encrypted, you are not able to perform normal tasks, restrict to add new hardware or software components, blocks all active process and running application, changes desktop background and other personalization settings
• Entry process: Targets your computer through suspicious email and junk attachments, shareware or freeware downloads, use of infected storage device, visiting adult websites, updating installed application from suspicious links and others
• Removal Guide: Try for Spyhunter security tool, it uses advance mechanism and sophisticated technique to find out infected items. If you get any doubtful files during scanning, it is advised to eliminate instantly

How Barak Ransomware invades on your computer?

Similar to other file encrypting malware, it spreads on targeted PC through software bundling, spam email campaigns, fake software updates, Trojans, using infected storage devices and others. The emails coming from unknown source and have attachment in form of PDF, word or script causes such troubles. When you open such emails and download its attachment, it adds malign codes that root deep inside your computer and cause plenty of annoying troubles. It is really difficult for most of security application to detect and eliminate this threat due to its nature to change location and name. Such emails holds attractive title such as official, important, urgent and others and claims to send you legitimate attachment like credit card details, banking information, invoice report of some online products and others. You are advised to never trust such emails that are from unknown source and have suspicious attachment. It helps you prevent Barak Ransomware and other similar threats.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Barak Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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