Remove BKGHJ Ransomware (Data Recovery Process)

Simple steps to delete BKGHJ Ransomware

BKGHJ Ransomware is one of the dangerous computer viruses that belongs to the Makop ransomware group. This type of malware is able to encrypt all types of files (images, audios, videos, documents etc) and demand ransom for the allegedly recover them. During the encryption process, affected files are renamed with unique ID assigned to the victim’s, original filename, cyber criminal’s email address and by appending “.BKGHJ” extension.

Therefore, users are unable to access any of their files to their previous states. After that, BKGHJ Ransomware creates ransom notes named readme-warning.txt and dropped into every compromised folder to inform users about attack. The created ransom notes states that victim’s data has been encrypted. To restore the data, users are instructed to purchase decryption tools from the cyber criminals who are behind ransomware attack.

The size of ransom is not mentioned but users are asked to make payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. In order to get decryption key, victims are advised to write an email to the provided email addresses. Additionally, users are also offered free decryption test of up to two encrypted files (except databases) in order to proof that it is possible to restore the data.

Moreover, users are warned not to rename encrypted files using third party decryption tools as it might results in permanent data loss. In many cases of ransomware infections, decryption is impossible without the involvement of cyber criminals. It can only be done if the malware is still in development or has bugs/flaws. In such cases, users are advised creating backups before doing any of the aforementioned actions.

BKGHJ Ransomware – How it infects your computer?

It mostly gets spread through spam emails that carry harmful codes. The files attached to emails looks legitimate and trustworthy. When users download and open the malicious attached files, BKGHJ Ransomware virus enters into the computer. After that, it can encrypt files and demand huge money to buy decryption key. Apart from this, this virus can also spread through bundled free third-party programs, network file sharing sites, phishing sites, cracked software, social engineering and other methods.

What do you need to recover your encrypted files?

First remove the virus from your PC before recovering your data. Because if this virus is still there then it can re-encrypt your files and you have to do it all over again. It is also possible that this time virus will delete all your files permanently. So, if this virus is removed then it is ok otherwise users are recommended to use some reliable antivirus removal tool.

Data backup: once you made sure that your device is no longer infected by malware then you should first make backup of all your encrypted files and placed it on any external hard drive or you can upload them on any cloud drive like Google drive. After that, you can use the created backup files to restore all encrypted files.

Remove BKGHJ Ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated as well also requires advanced computer skills. So, we suggest our users to use reliable antivirus removal tool that has the capability to remove BKGHJ Ransomware completely and safely from the system.

Text presented in BKGHJ Ransomware’s text file (“readme-warning.txt”):

::: Greetings :::

Little FAQ:
.1.
Q: Whats Happen?
A: Your files have been encrypted and now have the “BKGHJ” extension. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.

.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay in bitcoins.

.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities – nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our interests.
To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc… not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back to you. That is our guarantee.

.4.
Q: How to contact with you?
A: You can write us to our mailbox: [email protected] or [email protected]

.5.
Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?
A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

.6.
Q: If I don’t want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you will not cooperate with our service – for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice – time is much more valuable than money.

:::BEWARE:::
DON’T try to change encrypted files by yourself!
If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions – please make a backup for all encrypted files!
Any changes in encrypted files may entail damage of the private key and, as result, the loss all data.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete BKGHJ Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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