Remove BitRansomware Ransomware (+ Rescue Files)
Simple process to delete BitRansomware Ransomware
BitRansomware Ransomware is the new variant of ransomware family that was discovered by 3xp0rt. It encrypts stored files by adding .readme extension and makes them totally useless and inaccessible. For example, a file like “1.jpg” would appear as “1.jpg.readme” after encryption. Soon after the encryption process is completed, the ransomware creates an instruction with your “Read_Me.txt” file text file and dropped into every folder that contain infected files.
Detailed information about BitRansomware Ransomware
The created text states that decryption requires unique decryption tool that can only be purchased from ransomware developers. The victim can contact them via website on the Tor network. It states that the files are locked due to security problems. The cost of tool is 0.085 BTC which is equivalent to 1000 USD. To get the files, users have to first pay a ransom using Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
The developers promise that once the payment will be received they provide a download link for decryption software that helps in the file decryption. Further, they warn victims not to try any other tools and rename the files otherwise the last hopes of file decryption will permanently be deleted. Despite the statements you should not trust on the cyber criminals and must not contact or pay ransom money to them under any circumstances.
Additionally, they don’t provide the tool even if the complete payment is done. The safe way is to remove BitRansomware Ransomware from the computer and recover files using existing backup (use data recovery options provided below the post, if no any backup files are available). The ransomware removal is necessary to avoid it from further infections or encryptions.
Text presented in BitRansomware Ransomware’s text file:
Attention!
All your files, documents, photos, databases and other important files are encrypted
The only method of recovering files is to purchase an unique decryptor. Only we can give you this decryptor and only we can recover your files.
The server with your decryptor is in a closed network TOR. You can get there by the following ways:
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- Download Tor browser – hxxps://www.torproject.org/
- Install Tor browser
- Open Tor Browser
- Open link in TOR browser: hxxp://54fjmcwsszltlixn.onion/?VHIKWYZL
- Follow the instructions on this page
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On our page you will see instructions on payment and get the opportunity to decrypt 1 file for free.
Alternate communication channel here: hxxp://helpqvrg3cc5mvb3.onion/
Intrusion methods of BitRansomware Ransomware:
Ransomware virus mostly infiltrate through untrustworthy downloading channels such as free file hosting sites, third party installers or others, fake software updater, spam email campaigns, Trojans and unofficial software activating tools. The most popular techniques among this spam emails that contain infectious files that are sent as a campaign in order to trick user into believing that they are receiving some legit emails and the attachments contain in it are important. When users open such attachments, BitRansomware Ransomware virus gets downloaded and installed.
How to prevent intruding ransomware?
Suspicious emails should not be opened. Never open any attachments provided on any such emails. It is recommended to use only official websites for any programs and files download. Other tools that are mentioned in above paragraph should not be used as they are often used to proliferate malicious software. For betterment, use some antivirus tool that prevent any malicious executables from being gets downloaded. To keep computer safe and secured from more ransomware attack, you are advised to remove BitRansomware Ransomware as quickly as possible from the infected system.
Threat specification
Name: BitRansomware Ransomware
Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker
Description: The ransomware encrypts file with a mixture of AES and RSA algorithms and ask a ransom to be paid in Bitcoin for decryption.
Ransom Amount: 0.085/0.17 BTC
Cyber criminal contact: Websites on Tor network
Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to unlock your files.
Encrypted Files Extension: .readme
Ransom Demanding Message: Read_Me.txt
Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, bundles of free programs, p2p file sharing networks, harmful hyperlinks, free file hosting sites 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: In order to remove BitRansomware Ransomware, we recommend you to use some reliable process. Once malware gets removed, recover your files using backup or other data recovery tool.
Special Offer (For Windows)
BitRansomware Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove BitRansomware Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete BitRansomware Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with BitRansomware Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
BitRansomware Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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 BitRansomware 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.
Special Offer (For Windows)
BitRansomware Ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
