Remove Epsilon ransomware And Recover Encrypted Data

Simple Steps To Delete Epsilon ransomware

Epsilon ransomware is a new deadly file-encrypting virus that has been designed by potent cyber criminals with an aim to encrypt Windows users’ files and extort ransom money from them in exchange of the decryption tool/key. Discovered by GrujaRS, this hazardous threat locks files of almost all types including videos, audios, images, documents, spreadsheets etc. using a strong encryption algorithm and makes them completely inaccessible. It also renames the compromised data by adding attackers’ email address and appending “.boom” extension with each of them.  After that, the infected files can only be opened by using the decryption tool that is allegedly kept on attackers’ server.

Depth Analysis of Epsilon ransomware:

Following successful encryption, Epsilon ransomware displays a ransom note in a pop-up window named “READ_ME.hta” and informs victims about the unkind situation. It also states that users must purchase the decryption keys and tools from the criminals to regain access to the compromised files. For more details, they are asked to contact the attackers via the provided email address. The subject/title of the mail must be the Victims’ ID assigned in the ransom note. Users are also warned not to employ third-party recovery tools otherwise it may cause permanent data loss.

Should You Pay The Ransom?

Files encrypted by Epsilon ransomware can’t be opened without using the appropriate decryption software. However, there is no need to pay ransom to the crooks or even consider contacting them. Keep in mind that the only purpose of such criminals is to extort illicit profits from the victimized users. There are several occasions when hackers just ignored the victims after taking the extortion and cause them to suffer both files as well as money. Paying ransom to such people will only boost their confidence and they will certainly cause more such attacks for additional profits. So, never do that under any circumstance.

How To Restore The Locked Files?

Before you attempt to recover the infected data, you should first focus on Epsilon ransomware removal from the computer immediately. This is because the longer this hazardous threat stays inside, it keeps compromising your other crucial files. As far as recovering the encrypted data is concerned, there are couple of options. First you can use a recently made backup that you have saved on any external drive. However, if you don’t have a proper backup, you can utilize an effective file-recovery application.

Threat Details 

Name: Epsilon ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-encrypting malware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Hazardous malware that locks crucial data and then asks victims to pay the attackers a hefty amount of ransom to get the decryption software/key.

Extension: .boom (files are also appended with the attackers’ email address)

Ransom Notes: READ_ME.hta

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

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on the infected systems, previous functional data now have different extension, a ransom demanding message is displayed. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to decrypt their encrypted files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, 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.

Penetration of Epsilon ransomware:

These file-encrypting viruses are most often spread via malspam campaigns during which, thousands of spam emails are sent by cyber hackers to a number of users. These emails usually contain download links of malicious files or the files are simply attached to the mails. These vicious files can be in multiple formats such as Microsoft Office and PDF documents, archives, executables, JavaScript, etc.  Once recipients open or execute the attached file, it triggers the installation of crypto-malware. Additionally, you can also obtain Epsilon ransomware or other similar viruses via Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, free file-hosting sites and other third-party downloaders.

Tips To Prevent Such Attacks:

To prevent your computer from such lethal attacks, you should download all programs and software from official sites, reliable sources and direct links only and avoid using untrustworthy channels, third-party downloaders, p2p networks etc. Avoid opening emails that are coming from senders you don’t know or look suspicious as they might contain malicious attachments and lead to the virus installation as soon as they are executed. In case your PC is already infected with this deadly parasite, you must remove Epsilon ransomware from the system without wasting any time.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

E P S I L O N

Ransomware

As you can see, all your files got encrypted. Thats why your files are no longer readable.

If you want them back, please contact us at our email below.

You can send us a couple of files and we will return the restored ones to prove that only we can do it.

[email protected]

You can get more information about encryption on Wikipedia. (RSA, AES, RC4)

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Please, provide your id below in the subject of your mail.

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If you have already submited your payement, you will receive your private key and another decryption key with the special decryption software

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More informations:

1. The infection was due to vulnerabilities in your software.

2. Our goal is to return your data, but if you don’t contact us, we will not succeed.

IMPORTANT:

1. If you want to make sure that it is impossible to recover files using third-party software, do this not on all files, otherwise you may lose all data.

2. Only communication through our email can guarantee file recover for you. We are not responsible for the actions of third parties who promise to help you – most often they are scammers.

3. Please, do not try to rename encrypted files.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Epsilon ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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