Remove cuteRansomware Ransomware & Restore Encrypted Data

Easy methods to delete cuteRansomware Ransomware

cuteRansomware Ransomware is a highly risky system file encryption virus that was discovered by S!Ri. The main aim of this virus is to lock down the target system, encrypt all types of existing files and display a ransom note. It is specifically designed by the team of cyber hacker with the main aim to extort huge ransom money from the victims. During encryption, it renames files by replacing their names with a string of random characters and by appending “.jgy” as an extension and makes totally unusable.

More about cuteRansomware Ransomware

Just after completing locking process, cuteRansomware Ransomware displays ransom note which states victims that all their files are encrypted with AES-256 encryption algorithm and in order to access them you need to pay 0.01 BTC to the provided wallet address. Additionally, to gain trust of victims, cyber criminals behind this provide users a free decryption of some encrypted files having less than 1mb in size and must not contain any valuable information such as backups, databases, documents and so on.

Users are also warned not to modify or delete the encrypted files as it might cause permanent data damage. Usually, there are no any tools available at present that can decrypt files encrypted by cuteRansomware Ransomware thus its developers are the only ones who can provide those tools. However, there is no any proof that cyber criminals behind this send their victims a decryption key even if they get paid. Therefore, it is advised not to pay a ransom to them.

Text presented the pop-up window (ransom note):

Your files have now been encrypted with irreversible AES-256 algorithm. Please do not modify, move or delete any of your files as it may cause permanent loss of your data. Instead, we have a better solution for your dilemma.

You may pay us a ransom to get your files decrypted. This guarantees all of your data to be returned as they were before you executed this file.

Send 0.01 BTC to the following address: 18EvsRRHhsHwNMHmNbMZwTNeeAaxCAM23a

How to get back lost files?

If your computer is infected by this malware then it means all your files got converted and you cannot access them. Either you can pay ransom money to hackers for decryption key which is completely not safe. You can also try alternative method to recover your files which would require firstly to remove cuteRansomware Ransomware in order to prevent from encrypting files that are not encrypted by it. In most cases, files that are encrypted by ransomware remain inaccessible even after its uninstallation. After that, you can easily restore files without paying a ransom is from a backup. In case, backup files are not available, victims can easily retrieve their files by using data recovery tool.

How did ransomware intrude in my computer?

Vast majority of ransomware viruses are distributed via using spam email campaigns, fake software updater and cracks, unofficial software download sources and Trojans. Crooks use spam campaigns to distribute deceptive emails consisting of malicious attachments or download links for malicious files. the users who get convinced and open the attachments manually download and install malware. Fake software updater infects system by exploiting software bugs/flaws or directly downloads and installs malware.

Similar way, instead of bypassing activation key for paid software, fake cracking tools causes computer infections. Trojans are malicious programs that infect PC only if users have installed them on their computer. Once users get tricked into installing a certain virus, then the Trojan install additional malware. Untrustworthy software download sources like peer to peer networks, free file hosting, unofficial website and freeware installers spread malware by disguising it as legit software.

Remove cuteRansomware Ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated so that it requires advanced computer skill to perform virus removal process. If you have much knowledge about computer then you can go through such removal process. You can also use reputable antivirus tool such as Spyhunter to remove cuteRansomware Ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the system.

Threat summary

Name: cuteRansomware Ransomware

File Extension: .jgy

Ransom amount: 0.01 of Bitcoin  

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

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

Symptoms: The ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the extension .jpy to them making them inaccessible. Ransom fee demanded.

Ransom Demanding Note: pop-up window

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Corrupted websites, Executable files and other social engineering methods.

Removal: Use reliable anti-malware tool to remove cuteRansomware Ransomware automatically or follow given below removal instructions.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete cuteRansomware Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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