Remove Dharma (.abc) ransomware And Restore Encrypted Data

Tips To Delete Dharma (.abc) ransomware From PC

Dharma (.abc) ransomware is a type of hazardous computer virus that specializes in money extortion practices by encrypting Windows users’ essential files and data. The crypto-malware uses sophisticated encryption algorithm to lock users’ pictures, music, videos and other data and also renames the files by adding victims’ ID, attackers’ email address and appending “.abc” extension with each of them. Criminals behind this lethal attack also display couple of ransom notes in a pop-up window and “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” file and informs victims regarding the unpleasant situation. As name suggests, this hazardous threat belongs to the family of Dharma ransomware and often infiltrates the targeted systems by stealth using various illusive methods.

More About Dharma (.abc) ransomware:

Upon successfully getting into the PC, Dharma (.abc) ransomware injects its vicious codes in distinct system’s locations and grabs complete control over the entire machine. It also modifies the default registry editors by making spiteful entries in it which allows the virus to get automatically activated every time the machine is started. After that, the entire device and all the folders are scanned with purpose to find the data that have to be locked and once detected, each of them get encrypted using a strong cryptography. And hence, it is impossible to open those files without using a decryption tool which only attackers can provide.

Ransom notes displayed by Dharma (.abc) ransomware ask victims to contact the hackers via the provided email addresses. They are also warned not to rename the locked data or try to decrypt them using some third-party tool, otherwise it may cause permanent data loss. Ultimately, you might have to pay the hackers a huge amount of ransom to get the required software.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

Don’t worry,you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Text Presented In The “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Should You Pay The Ransom?

Security experts strongly deny from making any sort of payment to the hackers as it will only motivate them to drop more such viruses in the machine for further revenues. Moreover, you have absolutely no guarantee that Dharma (.abc) ransomware authors will deliver the functional decryptor even after taking the money. It has been tendency of such criminals that they often disappear once the payment is made and cause them to lose both files as well as money. Sometimes they deliver rogue application in the name of decryption software which causes even more hazards to the work-station.

What Should The Affected People Do?

The first thing victims need to do here is to perform Dharma (.abc) ransomware from the computer as early as possible. For data recovery, use any alternative methods. This perilous virus is capable of deleting the Volume Shadow Copies of the compromised files that makes even more complex for the victims to restore those data. And hence, in such a case you should use a recently made backup, or in its absence, you can try a data-recovery program specially programmed for recovering the infected or lost files.

Threat Details

Name: Dharma (.abc) ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Destructive virus that encrypts users’ important files and then asks them to pay the attackers a sum of ransom to get the decryption software.

Extension: “.abc”

Ransom demanding message: Pop-up window, FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Attackers’ Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Victims cannot open files stored on their computer, previous functional files now have different extension, 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: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

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: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Ways To Spread This Crypto-virus:

The payload of this ransomware can get loaded on the computer from the spam emails that contain a vicious link or a URL to a hacked site that executes the direct drop of a virus payload. These emails can also contain attachments of documents with vicious macros. Pirating, torrent, p2p sharing sites, and other similar platforms can distribute such files with the purpose of infecting machines.

You need to pay attention to various details and rely on the sources that cannot propagate malware to your device. Official software providers are the ones that should be trusted only. Also, remove any emails from unfamiliar companies, services. Clean the email box more often and avoid downloading files from emails that raise questions. In case you are already infected with this malware, you must remove Dharma (.abc) ransomware from the system immediately.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Dharma (.abc) ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Dharma (.abc) ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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 Dharma (.abc) 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.