Remove Btc (JigSaw) ransomware (Decrypt Files)

Effective guide to delete Btc (JigSaw) ransomware

Btc (JigSaw) ransomware is new variant of ransomware type programs that belongs to Jigsaw ransomware family. Once this dubious malware infiltrate inside, it encrypts all types of files found on your desktop and makes them totally unusable. During the encryption process, the compromised files are appended with “.btc” extension to the end of their filenames as suffix. When you see that all the files extension has been changed then you know that your system is infected. After finishing this process, a ransom note is created in the pop-up window. It is text file which is carefully placed in almost every folder on your device.

What is Btc (JigSaw) ransomware?

When you open ransom note displayed by Btc (JigSaw) ransomware it contains all the important information about the infection. It will ask that all your files are encrypted and can only be decoded through private decryption key stored on a remote server. This nasty virus will demand 1499 USD in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Further, it also says that there is no other ways to get your files back and it h as already placed all the instructions about payment in the ransom note on your computer.

When you take a look on your files, you will find extra extension to the end of your files which means they are encrypted now and cannot be accessed unless you decrypt them using decoder and for which hackers are demanding money. So, it all comes to only one simple thing that is extortion. Hackers behind this take the leverage by encrypting your personal data and then forces victims to pay money if you want to decrypt those files.

Regrettably, in most cases of ransomware infections it has been noticed that decryption cannot be done without the involvement of cyber criminals. Whatever the case, it doesn’t matter it is expressly advised not to contact cyber criminals who are behind this infection and fulfill any of their demands. As soon as payments are submitted, they start ignoring victims and not even answer their calls or messages. Therefore, they experience financial losses and their data remains encrypted.

Text presented in Btc (JigSaw) ransomware’s pop-up window

Let’s play a game with you. Let me explain the rules:
Your personal files are being deleted. Your photos, videos, documents, etc…
But, don’t worry! It will only happen if you don’t comply.
However I’ve already encrypted your personal files, so you cannot access them.

 

Every hour I select some of them to delete permanently,
therefore I won’t be able to access them, either.
Are you familiar with the concept of exponential growth? Let me help you out.
It starts out slowly then increases rapidly.
During the first 1 hour you will only lose a few files,
the second hour a few hundred, the third hour a few thousand, and so on.

 

If you turn off your computer or try to close me, when I start next time you will get 1000 files deleted as a punishment.
Yes you will want me to start next time, since I am the only one that is capable to decrypt personal data for you.

 

Now, let’s start and enjoy our little game together!

 

Please, send at least $1499 worth of Bitcoin here:

 

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I made a payment, now give me back my files!

How to recover files encrypted by Btc (JigSaw) ransomware?

It is highly advised not to pay money to hackers as it is identified as very worst idea. So, in order to decrypt all encrypted files users are advised to use backup, if one has created earlier before infection and placed in separate locations. In case, backup files are not found in such situation you can use third party data recovery tool that has strong programming logics.

Remember that before using aforementioned recovery process, you are highly advised to remove Btc (JigSaw) ransomware as soon as possible from the computer by using some reliable antivirus removal tool such as Spyhunter.

Intrusion tactics of Btc (JigSaw) ransomware:

Hackers mostly use spam email attachment that contain malicious files such as PDF document, Microsoft Office documents, exe files, archive files and so on. When you open such kind of scam emails then lots of nasty virus gets inside. Apart from this, Btc (JigSaw) ransomware can also get spread through bundles of free software programs, torrent files, malicious websites, social file sharing portals and infected USB drive. So, you are advised to be very cautious before opening any email attachments that contain deceptive messages. Thus, to avoid all such circumstances you are advised to delete this notorious ransomware infection as early as possible from the system.

Threat summary

Name: Btc (JigSaw) ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .btc

Ransom Demanding Message: Text presented in the pop-up window

Ransom Amount: 1499 USD in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files with different extensions and asks a ransom for decryption.

Symptoms: Users cannot open files available on their desktop, previously functional files now have different extensions, a ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, peer to peer sharing networks and so on.

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 Btc (JigSaw) ransomware, we recommend our users to use some reliable anti-malware removal tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Btc (JigSaw) ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Btc (JigSaw) ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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 Btc (JigSaw) 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.