Remove DogeCrypt ransomware (File Recovery Process)

Easy steps to delete DogeCrypt ransomware

DogeCrypt ransomware is a kind of malware infection that is the new variant of DesuCrypt ransomware. It is operated by the cyber criminals with an aim to locks down all stored files using military grade RSA-1024 and AES-256 bit encryption algorithm. It adds .DogeCrypt extension to your files after encryption and restricts users to access them completely (files are also appended with unique ID and cyber criminals email address).

After that, this ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper and creates a text file named “note.txt” and dropped on computer screen in order to inform victims about encryption. The created text file clearly says that all your files on network are encrypted and can only be accessed through private decryption key or tool. It also advises you not to restart or shutdown your computer otherwise your data can get corrupted.

Users are instructed to contact cyber criminals behind this infection via the provided below email address. As soon as victims contact them, users are asked to pay ransom money in the form of Bitcoin to the provided Bitcoin address. This ransomware virus do not disclose the ransom amount, basically it depends upon users. In reality, there are no any tools available that could decrypt data encrypted by DogeCrypt ransomware.

Thus, to avoid further encryptions and data loss, users are recommended to remove it soon from the operating system. Paying money to them does not provide any unique result and often get scammed. Doing so may be highly risky for the users especially who are novice. Due to this, victims may lose their data forever. It can also gather sensitive and private information as well. Thus, the only possible way to restore the files is by using existing backups.

Text presented in DogeCrypt ransomware’s text file (“note.txt”):

WARNING!
Your files were encrypted by DogeCrypt.

The files are not damaged or destroyed! They’re only modified
If you want to reverse the modification contact us:
[email protected]
or
[email protected]

Distribution methods of DogeCrypt ransomware:

This dubious malware infection invades into user’s device through malicious payloads and spam email method. Hackers behind this send malicious emails that look like they were sent from well known companies in order to target large number of victims. Once enabled, the infection process is triggered. Apart from this, DogeCrypt ransomware also infiltrate through bundles free software programs, porn or torrent sites, suspicious links, unsafe file sharing networks and other dubious methods. So, users need to be very careful and avoid aforementioned vicious sources or methods.

How to prevent computer from ransomware infections?

• Don’t visit any adult or porn websites.
• Always select custom or advance installation options while installing any application.
• Avoid using any third party user email as they may contain malware attachment.
• Never attach or open any unknown or spam emails.
• Always use official and trustworthy websites for downloading any software.

Quick Glance

Name: DogeCrypt ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Files-locker, Crypto-virus  

Encrypted Files Extension: .DogeCrypt (files are also appended with the cyber criminals’ email address)

Ransom Demanding Message: Text presented in the wallpaper and note.txt

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]

Symptoms: You will not be able to access any files available on your desktop. You will find ransom note in each and every folder demanding ransom money.

Distribution: Spam email attachments, unsafe hyperlinks and pop-ups, unsafe download and many other deceptive methods.

Removal: In order to remove DogeCrypt ransomware, it is advised to scan the system with a powerful anti-malware such as Spyhunter.

Data Recovery: Use the backup files if you have created it prior to the malware attack. Using a data recovery tool is another option.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete DogeCrypt ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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