Remove Igal Ransomware (Recover Infected Files)

Easy steps to delete Igal Ransomware from PC

Igal Ransomware is a data locking computer infection that belongs to the family of ransomware called Djvu. This type of malware uses the cryptographic algorithm to encrypt all your crucial files and data stored inside the system. It has the ability to lock almost all kinds of data including text, images, presentations, pictures, audios, videos, PDFs etc. It appends “.igal” extension with the name of each infected file and hence they can be easily identified.

Following successful encryption, Igal Ransomware puts a ransom note (_readme.txt) on the desktop and informs you about the situation. It also provides the data recovery instructions that there is only one way to get access to the locked file again that is by using decryption key which only attackers can provide. However, in order to get the required key, you need to pay ransom amount of $980 or $490 in Bitcoin mode to the attackers.

To get instructions on how to purchase decryption tools users have to write an email to one of the provided email addresses. Many users agree to deal with the hackers in such circumstances but we highly advise you not to do so. Paying ransom to the crooks will not result positive because they are never going to provide you the necessary tool even after taking the ransom. And hence, never trust on the cyber criminals.

Short description

Name: Igal Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-lockers

Encrypted file extensions: .igal

Ransom Demanding Note: _readme.txt

Ransom Amount: $980/$490

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

Distribution methods: spam email campaigns, peer to peer file sharing such as torrents, hidden attachments with freeware and shareware

Symptoms: A different unusual extension is added in the personal files. A ransom note demanding money appears on the screen when you try to access them.

Damage: leads to data loss. Secretly adds other severe malware infection in the backdoor including password stealing Trojan, spyware and so on.

Removal and Data recovery: Advised to immediately scan the system with powerful anti-malware removal tool. Once malware gets removed, you can use the backup files for recovery.

What you should do if infected by Igal Ransomware?

The best thing you need to do in such circumstance is to first delete this perilous virus from the computer immediately and then try to restore the infected files via alternate options. For this, you can use powerful data recovery software. You should also keep making regular backups by the help of which you can retrieve your crucial files. Presence of Igal Ransomware brings various other nasty threats such as boot errors, application malfunctioning, software failure, data loss and many more. It disables the working of installed security measures and opens backdoor for other online infections. Thus, before this entire nasty thing occurs with your PC, you must take recommended measures in practice to recover your lost data as well as remove Igal Ransomware from computer without delay.

How Igal Ransomware comes through?

This notorious ransomware is mostly distributed through spam emails when you open and download their malicious attachments. Sometimes, you receive mails from unknown sources that look legitimate but they are bogus indeed. They contain such kind of malware stuffs which automatically get installed when you open the infected mail. Hence, avoid clicking on any suspicious email or untrustworthy links received through them to keep the PC secured for easy personal access. Other sources for the distribution of malicious software are Trojans, unofficial software updating tools, software cracking tools and unreliable software download channels.

Remove Igal Ransomware

Manual malware removal instructions might be lengthy and complicated as it requires lots of time to detect and delete this nasty threats. So, we recommend our users to use some reliable antivirus removal software that has the capability to remove Igal Ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely and safely from the system.

Text presented in Igal Ransomware’s text file (“_readme.txt”):

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-EtT4dX8q3X
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Igal Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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