Remove Deadfiles ransomware from PC (Decrypt Files)

Simple process to delete Deadfiles ransomware

Deadfiles ransomware is a file infection virus or a data locker ransomware. It encrypts data stored, changes extension and creates ransom note. This dubious malware belongs to MedusaLocker ransomware family and was discovered by well known person Michael Gillespie. As soon as it encrypts file, all affected files are appended with “.deadfiles” extension. For example, a file sample.jpg becomes sample.jpg.deadfiles after encryption.  After that it drops Recovery_Instructions.html file containing ransom demanding message as so is called ransom note.

What is Deadfiles ransomware?

The created message states victims that their company’s network has been compromised and data stored within it has been encrypted by using RSA cryptographic algorithms. In order to get further instructions, users are asked to contact cyber criminals through website which is accessible through the Tor browser. Before paying money, they ask you to send up to 3 non-important encrypted files for test decryption in order to gain the trust of users. However, the ransom amount is not specified basically it depends upon users how fast they contact to the cyber criminals who are behind Deadfiles ransomware attack.

Further, users are also suggested to contact cyber criminals within 72 hours after encryption otherwise the ransom will be doubled. Additionally, users are warned not to modify encrypted files using third party decryption tool or software as it may results into permanent data loss. Lastly, if ransom is not paid than not only data remain worthless but also stolen files will either be published or sold to the victims competitors. By going through the ransom note it is expressly advised not to contact cyber criminals and fulfill any of their demands because the person behind this is not trustable.

Threat specification

Name: Deadfiles ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer and demands a ransom sum to be paid in the Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Encrypted file extension: .deadfiles

Ransom demanding message: Recovery_Instructions.html

Distribution Method: Infected email attachments, bundles of free software programs, harmful hyperlinks, porn or torrent sites, fake software updating tools and many more. 

Symptoms: Users cannot access files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different malicious extension. A ransom demanding message is displayed on your desktop to inform you about encryption and demand ransom money to unlock your files.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: Use Spyhunter in order to remove Deadfiles ransomware soon from the computer. After removal, you can recover your files using backup or data recovery tool.  

What victims should do in order to get files back?

In order to get back encrypted files users are suggested not to contact them as it does not provide unique results. Most of the users earlier have complained that they did not receive the decryption key even after paying money. So, you are advised to remove Deadfiles ransomware as soon as possible from the computer in order to avoid further encryptions. After that, you can easily release your files using backup files if available. The other option is to use third party data recovery tool.

Intrusion methods:

The most popular ransomware distribution sources are malicious updates, cracked software, infectious attachments, email spam messages and many more. Scam campaigns are used to send spam emails containing malicious files as attachments. When users enable these attachments to run macros commands, they lead into the process of malware download/install. So, you should always run a malware scam over the attached content. You must always be aware of p2p websites because this site holds lots of software crack that might be true malware.

Text presented in Deadfiles’ ransom note:

YOUR PERSONAL ID:
–
/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\
ALL YOUR IMPORTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!

 

YOUR FILES ARE SAFE! JUST MODIFIED ONLY. (RSA+AES)

 

ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE
WILL PERMENANTLY DESTROY YOUR FILE.
DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES. DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.

 

NO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON INTERNET CAN HELP YOU. WE ONLY HAVE
SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM.

 

WE GATHERED HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSORNAL DATA. THESE DATA
ARE CURRENTLY STORED ON A PRIVATE SERVER. THIS SERVER WILL BE
IMMEDIATELY DESTROYED AFTER YOUR PAYMENT. WE ONLY SEEK MONEY
AND DO NOT WANT TO DAMAGE YOUR REPUTATION. IF YOU DECIDE TO
NOT PAY, WE WILL RELEASE THIS DATA TO PUBLIC OR RE-SELLER.

 

YOU WILL CAN SEND US 2-3 NON-IMPORTANT FILES AND WE WILL
DECRYPT IT FOR FREE TO PROVE WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE YOUR FILES
BACK.

 

Contact us for price and get decryption software.

 

hxxp://gvlay6u4g53rxdi5.onion/21-AEq6wCPd46l6IOoStWGhsNP0Ge7KQdlT-sCA310qjjPIJR7GKwL7V2qKLClmeeVxX
* Note that this server is available via Tor browser only

 

Follow the instructions to open the link:
1. Type the addres “hxxps://www.torproject.org” in your Internet browser. It opens the Tor site.
2. Press “Download Tor”, then press “Download Tor Browser Bundle”, install and run it.
3. Now you have Tor browser. In the Tor Browser open “{{URL}}”.
4. Start a chat and follow the further instructions.

 

If you can’t use the above link, use the email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
MAKE CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOUR DECRYPTION KEY IS ONLY STORED
TEMPORARLY. IF YOU DON’T CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Deadfiles ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Deadfiles ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Deadfiles 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 Deadfiles ransomware using “System Restore”

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