Remove JB88 Ransomware (+ Decrypt files)

Proper guide to delete JB88 Ransomware

JB88 Ransomware is nasty file locker infection that belongs to Matrix ransomware family. This malware can silently invade into the computer and encrypt all files without any prior notification. After that, it will add “[[email protected]].[random_string].JB88”, it consists of the cyber criminals’ email address, string of random characters and the “.JB88” extension as suffix to your file names. Once the encryption process is complete, it will leave ransom note “JB88_README.rtf” and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

Text presented in JB88 Ransomware’s text file:

ALL YOUR VALUABLE DATA WAS ENCRYPTED!

 

All yоur filеs wеrе еnсrуptеd with strоng crуptо аlgоrithm АЕS-256 + RSА-2048.
Plеаsе bе surе thаt yоur filеs аrе nоt brоkеn аnd уоu cаn rеstоrе thеm tоdаy.

 

If yоu rеаllу wаnt tо rеstоrе yоur filеs plеаsе writе us tо thе е-mаils:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
In subjеct linе writе уоur ID: –

 

Impоrtаnt! Plеаsе sеnd yоur mеssаgе tо аll оf оur 3 е-mаil аddrеssеs. This is rеаllу impоrtаnt bеcаusе оf dеlivеrу prоblеms оf sоmе mаil sеrviсеs!
Important! If you haven’t received a response from us within 24 hours, please try to use a different email service (Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc).
Important! Please check your SPAM folder each time you wait for our response! If you find our email in the SPAM folder please move it to your Inbox.
Important! We are always in touch and ready to help you as soon as possible!

 

Аttаch up tо 3 smаll еncrуptеd filеs fоr frее tеst dесryption. Plеаsе nоte thаt thе filеs yоu sеnd us shоuld nоt cоntаin аnу vаluаblе infоrmаtiоn. Wе will sеnd yоu tеst dеcrуptеd files in оur rеspоnsе fоr yоur cоnfidеnсе.
Of course you will receive all the necessary instructions hоw tо dеcrуpt yоur filеs!

 

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More details about JB88 Ransomware

The created file contain short message which states that all your files are encrypted by using AES and RSA encryption algorithms. In order to restore it, users are instructed to contact cyber criminals via the provided email address that are mentioned under the note. Users are also advised to use secondary email address if they did not receive response from the cyber criminals within 24 hours. Additionally, it offers a free testing of the decryption key by attaching three encrypted files to the emails.

Remember that the file should not contain any valuable information as well as size of file is not more than 1mb. Users are also warned not to rename encrypted files using third party software or try to decrypt files manually as it might results into permanent data loss. In most cases of ransomware infections without the interference of cyber criminals responsible for the attack, decryption is impossible. So, you are highly advised to remove JB88 Ransomware completely from the PC to prevent from further encryptions.

Tips to recover the lost files:

In order to retrieve encrypted files, users are highly suggested to go through below mentioned tips:

• First of all remove JB88 Ransomware soon from the computer by using some reputable antivirus tool.
• Once PC gets cleaned, you can easily use backup file to restore all lost files and data.
• If backup files are not available, recover files from Volume Shadow Copy which install into the PC as a tool.
• If not any option are available, you can use third party recovery software or tool.

How does this threat enter into computer?

Ransomware infections occur by using unreliable download sources such as freeware downloader, peer to peer networks and free file hosting sites, spam email attachments, fake software updater and Trojans. Once installed, it will execute several malicious processes that will slow down computer performance. It can also disable your security related programs and modify your DNS settings to block any legitimate websites. Further, it could also block the installation of some malware removal programs to avoid its detection. To prevent any further damage, remove JB88 Ransomware because if this virus stays in your device for long time, it will re-encrypt your files and make your PC completely useless.

How to prevent intruding ransomware?

Use official websites and direct links for any programs and files download. Aforementioned unofficial software downloading sources should be avoided. It is important not to open any file attachments on any emails whose sender’s addresses are not reliable. Update software using implemented functions and tools provided by legitimate developers. Cracking tools are illegal to use and often cause computer infection. Install some antivirus tools that provide regular updates for installed apps and prevent PCs from any big issues.

Threat summary

Name: JB88 Ransomware

Type: Crypto-virus, Ransomware

Encrypted Files Extension: Files are renames following this pattern – [[email protected]].[random_string].JB88

Ransom Demanding Message: JB88_README.rtf

Cyber criminal contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: You cannot access any files on your PC and you will find ransom note on your screen in order to demand ransom money to provide decryption key.

Distribution: Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, spam emails, cracked software, illegal patches and other social engineering methods.

Damage: All files are encoded and cannot be decrypted without paying money. Other additional malware infections can be get together with ransomware infections.

Removal: In order to remove JB88 Ransomware, our researcher recommends you to use reputable antivirus removal tool or follow given below removal instructions. 

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove JB88 Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete JB88 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove JB88 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 JB88 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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 JB88 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.