Remove Jessy ransomware and recover encrypted files

Jessy ransomware removal and files recovery guide

Jessy ransomware is a type of malware that encodes stored files on compromised host computer and then demand ransom payment to decrypt them. It displays a pop-up window and creates FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file with the text containing ransom demanding message. Each encrypted files can be recognized with a unique extension – .Jessy.com. For example a file 1.jpg would become “1.jpg.id-C279F237.[[email protected]].Jessy”, “2.jpg” become “2.jpg.id-C279F237.[[email protected]].Jessy”, and so on.

 The ransom demanding messages inform the users about the attack ad instruct them how to contact the crooks, pay a ransom and get the unique decryption tool/ software. The Jessy’s ransom notes contain two email addresses – [email protected] or [email protected] belong to the crooks for establishing contact. Also, one of the notes warns them that if they attempt to recover the files using any third party tool or try to rename the files all the files will be permanently deleted. Once contacted, the victims will likely be provided the further instructions like how much the decryption tool cost, Bitcoin wallet address (as usually the crooks prefer digital cryptocurrency so that the transaction can never be traced) and so on.

Here is the full text presented in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

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

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]

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.

Full text presented in Jessy ransomware’s created FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file states the following:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

it is important the users should never pay attackers a ransom as there is highly likely that these people will provide no decryption tool even if all their demands are met. Another important reason is that the paying will funding them and will increase their activities. You require thinking of some alternatives for the files recovery. Before that, remove Jessy ransomware from the system – the malware is very dangerous – it will never let you perform the files recovery process till it registers its presence. Another important thing is that the malware can spread across the network and can infect computers connected to it. Also, it can encrypt new files on the already infected systems. Perform the ransomware removal process from the instruction provided below the article.

After doing this successfully, the next thing to consider is how to recover the encrypted files. The best option is to use backup you have to restore all encrypted files. The problem is that not all users have such backup option available. In such a case, users require once to check if Shadow Copies are available- these are automatically created backup from OS for short time. You will find complete guide how to perform this operation and recover the files using this option from the data recovery section provided below the article. If this Dharma’s variant is designed to run certain commands, as we have see with other variants belong to this group, the Volume shadow Copies will no longer be useful. In such a case, you have to rely on some third party data recovery tool.

How did Jessy ransomware infiltrate my computer?

One way to spread ransomware viruses is through spam-email campaigns. In the spam campaigns, thousands of spam emails with infectious files or links for such files as attachments are designed and delivered. If the attachments provided in the spam emails are clicked, executed or just opened- the malicious malware download/ installation process is automatically triggered. Usually, the attachment files are found in the formats like executables, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, Document, PDF document, or any archive. Another popular way to distribute ransomware is to cause chain infections through Trojans. These are malicious programs designed to open backups for other malicious, once installed on a computer, they will install other malicious malware.

Unreliable software downloading channels such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites and third party downloaders/ installers can distribute malware too. They present some malicious files as legit and regular and install malware when users open them. There are many fake software updaters present on the wild that can cause the malware download too. Usually, they cause system infections either by installing malware or by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software. One more way to distribute malware is through fake software activating tools. Such tools are often bundled with malware. The users are lured into using them to activate some licensed software’ activation key for free. When used, they end up downloading/ installing malicious malware to their systems.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Programs should always be downloaded from official websites and direct links. Avoid all aforementioned untrustworthy downloading channels. Email attachments and website links in any irrelevant emails received from any unknown, suspicious senders should never be opened. Further, installed software should always be updated and activated using tools/ functions provided by official software developers’ tools/ functions. It is not safe to use any unofficial tool to activate or update any software. Additionally, it is not legal to activate licensed software through this way or use hacked/ pirated software. Moreover, you require checking the system for virus on regular basis. If Jessy ransomware is already installed on the system, use some professional to remove it automatically.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Jessy ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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