Remove DT Ransomware (Open Locked Files)

DT Ransomware: Simple Uninstall Process

DT Ransomware is a malicious application which tends to encrypt data and then force victims to pay the attackers a hefty sum of ransom for their decryption. Coming from the family of Dharma ransomware, it’s a very hazardous crypto-malware that can compromise almost all types of files stored inside the Windows computers including images, audios, videos, documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. and make them completely inaccessible. The DT virus also renames the infected files by adding victims’ unique ID, attackers’ email address, and appending “.DT” extension with each of them. After that, it starts blackmailing users for the ransom.

DT Ransomware Asks Victims To Contact Criminals:

Once the encryption process is completed, DT Ransomware displays couple of ransom notes in a pop-up window and “info.txt” file and informs victims about the unkind situation. They are also instructed to contact the attackers via the [email protected] and [email protected] email addresses to restore the data. They are also warned against renaming the encrypted files or trying to decrypt them with some third-party tools/software, or it may result in permanent data loss. At the end, the affected users may have to pay the criminals a ransom amount of $200 to $1500 in Bitcoins cryptocurrency to acquire the decryption software.

Paying Ransom Never Works:

No matter what situation is, you should not make any sort of payment to the DT Ransomware operators. Keep in mind that the only motive of such hackers is to extort illicit ransom money from the victimized users; they are not in data-recovery business. There are multiple occasions when crooks just ignored the victims once the payment is made or delivered rogue software in the name of decryption tool. Additionally, after taking the demanded fee, their confidence will be high and they will certainly consider triggering more such attacks for further profits. So, never do that and focus on DT Ransomware removal from the machine immediately.

Restore Data From Backup:

For data-recovery, the best way to do is to use a recently made backup stored on any external location. Security experts strongly recommend keep making frequent backups that can be very useful in restoring the contaminated files in such pernicious situation. Nonetheless, in the absence of an appropriate backup, you can also try a powerful data-recovery application. These recovery tools don’t always provide the best results but can still be very handy.

Ways To Propagate DT Ransomware:

Most often, DT Ransomware or other crypto-viruses are spread with the help of spam emails that are sent by cyber criminals in thousands in a large-scale operation. These deceptive mails are often presented as ‘important’, ‘urgent’, or similar but usually contain malicious attachments that could be in several formats e.g., archives (ZIP, RAR, etc.), Microsoft Office and PDF documents, executables (.exe, .run, etc.), JavaScript, and so on. As soon as the virulent file is opened, it triggers the installation of virus.

To avoid infecting the PC systems from such destructive viruses, it is important to ignore suspicious emails coming from unknown addresses. Moreover, choose only official sources and direct links for your software and products and avoid using unreliable channels, Peer-to-peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders. In case your PC is already infected with this hazardous crypto-malware, you must remove DT Ransomware from the work-station as early as possible.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

[email protected]

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

If you want to restore them, write to the mail: [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not answered by mail within 12 hours, write to us by another mail:[email protected]

ATTENTION!

We recommend you contact us directly to avoid overpaying agents

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 “info.txt” File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete DT Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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