Remove Jerd Ransomware And Recover Infected Files

Simple Process To Terminate File-locking Malware

Jerd Ransomware is a type of harmful PC threat capable of encrypting all essential data present on the Windows devices in a matter of minutes. While the hateful process is being carried out in the background, users remain unnoticed to it right up until their files become inaccessible or unusable. Jerd virus is a new member of Dharma ransomware family and can compromise almost all types of files, be they images, videos, audios, documents, etc. During the process, it even appends the victim’s ID, [email protected] email address, and the “.j3rd” extension to each filename. And thus, the infected files can easily be identified.

Threat Summary

Name: Jerd Ransomware

Class: Ransomware, File-locking malware

Features: Encrypts users’ data and then asks them to pay a ransom fee for their liberation

Extension: .j3rd

Ransom note: Pop-up window, info.txt

Danger level: High

Crooks’ Contact: [email protected], [email protected], qTOX chat

Infiltration: Spam email attachments, insecure download channels, etc.

Signs: Data become inaccessible, weird file extension, ransom notes appearing

Jerd Ransomware: Depth Analysis

Shortly after completing the encryption course, Jerd Ransomware displays a pop-up window and places a text file named “info.txt” on the desktop. These are the ransom notes that inform victims that if they want to restore their files, they must pay the hackers a sum of ransom. For more details, victims are asked to contact the hackers via the [email protected] and [email protected] email addresses and send their unique ID. Contact can also be established through qTOX chat. They are also warned against unlocking the data on their own or using third-party software, as it may lead to permanent data loss or bigger ransom fees.

Is It Good To Pay Ransom?

Even if your files that get encrypted by crypto-virus like Jerd Ransomware, Qoqa Ransomware, etc. cannot be opened, you should not consider dealing with the hackers. Don’t forget they are cyber criminals and their only goal is to get paid. They might not send you anything even if you fulfill all their demands. It has been tendency of such attackers that they often disappear after receiving the money, ask for more money, or provide the victims with hateful application in the name of decryption tool. Instead of doing so, we advise you to remove Jerd Ransomware from the machine and then seek for alternatives for file-recovery.

How To Restore The Infected Files?

Once you terminate the nasty malware from the work-station, you can use our file-recovery software to get your data back. Additionally, if you have an appropriate backup stored on any external drive or cloud, you can easily retrieve some or most of your compromised data. Having proper backup would be an ideal thing in such hazardous situation. That’s why creating and maintaining regular backups is strongly recommended to every computer user. But prior to going for any recovery option, make sure to eliminate the virus from the computer with the assist of professional security app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jerd Ransomware damage my computer?

The main purpose of this crypto-malware is to block access to your files via encryption and then force you to pay a ransom fee for their release. It’s not aimed at damaging your computer, although, it can make unwanted changes to your device settings and may lead to some unkind issues.

How to avoid such attacks?

Try to evade such lethal assaults by employing a powerful security app and keeping it up-to-date. Also, don’t run into opening email attachments that sender of which is unknown, or the mail looks suspicious. In order to download or update software, use official or verified sources only and never trust random web content.

Message In The Pop-up Window:

All your files have been encrypted!

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

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

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

qTOX chat ID: 67BFA5C82CA08CDD82A2DC14C2A521EA4FF73E387CF79121B60450808F81395E51807A493878

download link:

hxxps://tox.chat/download.html

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 3 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 3Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

Attention!

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 In The “info.txt” File:

write email [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Click Here For Mac

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

Step 2: Delete Jerd Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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