Remove Jest Ransomware (File Recovery Guide)

Information About Detection & Removal Of Jest Ransomware

Jest Ransomware can simply be categorized as ransomware, which is actually a strain derived from FunFact ransomware family, according to researchers. Alike all other ransomware identities, Jest Ransomware is also designed and developed by cyber crime master minds with sole intention to encrypt stored data on computer and demand victims to pay a specified sum of extortion for decryption of those files. During the encryption process, the malware use to append all affected files using .jest file extension. And once the encryption is successfully processed the malware drops a scary ransom note on targeted computer with name README – Decryption Note inside every affected directories, even the note is placed on desktop of targeted machine as well. Here comes the message which the ransom note displays to users through erupted pop up window:

What Happened to My Computer?

Your important files are encrypted.

Many of your documents, photos, videos, databases and other files are no longer accessible because they have been encrypted. Maybe you are

busy looking for a way to recover your files, but do not waste your time. Nobody can recover your files without our decryption service.

Can I Recover My Files?

Sure. We guarantee that you can recover all your files safely and easily. But you have not so enough time.

If you want to decrypt all your files, you need to pay.

How Do I Pay?

Payment is accepted in Bitcoin only. For more information, click .

Please check the current price of Bitcoin and buy some bitcoins. For more information, click .

And send the correct amount to the address specified in this window.

After your payment, click .

Once the payment is checked, you can start decrypting your files immediately.

We strongly recommend you to not remove this software, and disable your anti-virus for a while, until you pay and the payment gets processed. If

your anti-virus gets updated and removes this software automatically, it will not be able to recover your files even if you pay!

1. To pay us, you have to use Bitcoin currency. You can easily buy Bitcoins at following sites:

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hxxps://www.binance.com/

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2. After then, if you already have Bitcoins, pay us 0.3 BTC on following our Bitcoin address.

3. Then, press the "Check Payment" button. We will automatically decrypt your files, after bitcoin transfer.

Send 0.3 BTC to;

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This dropped ransom note basically informs users about the most information regarding Jest Ransomware. It mention that the Jest Ransomware has encrypted all files on targeted computer using RSA based cryptographic ciphers, and almost all file types such as documents, photos, videos, databases, etc are all affected. As a result, those files turned to be inaccessible. The only method to recover or restore those affected data is to purchase a valid decryption key and software from criminals, for which the demanded price of 0.3 Bitcoin must be paid through a provided BTC address. In current scenario, the demanded BTC amount is equivalent to 1900 USD, which is really a very hefty sum. Once the payment is remitted, the victims are instructed to click on Check Payment and Decrypt all files button shown in pop up window, and this is supposed to decrypt all files.

Unfortunately, the encrypted files powered by Jest Ransomware can’t be recovered or restored unless a valid decryption key is passed. But believing the hackers and remit demanded payment easily, is still not a reliable solution seek file restoration and removal of Jest Ransomware. As per the researchers, remitting ransom payment is probably a fool act which supports hackers and encourage them to target more victims globally. Based on the money collected, they can even enhance their creepy project to infect and affect more users and even you, and the chain keeps continuing unless the therat is somehow terminated permanently. Also, remitting ransom payment never guarantees you to have your files back in action. The better is, you choose some alternative measures to remove Jest Ransomware and restore your files, which are explained here under this article.

Technical Specifications

Name: Jest Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Jest Ransomware is said to be another creepy ransomware infection which may drive you a bunch of hectic issues or problems that must be sorted out with some suggested measures as included under this article.

Distribution: Malicious files embedded with payload dropper, spam/junk email attachments, and many more.

Removal (File Recovery): For detailed information about file’s recovery and removal of Jest Ransomware , get through the guidelines section included under this article

How Jest Ransomware intrudes, works, and should be removed?

AS noticed in most of the circumstances, the Jest Ransomware and other intrusive malware mainly spreads through trojans, spam campaigns, software cracks, fake updates, unreliable browser extensions or addons, and many more. However, the hackers use email campaigns the most to distribute ransomware globally. Under this technique, they use to send bulk emails to bulk users with a convincing message body and attached file. The attached file can be a document, PDF files, invoice or receipt, and so on. Means, the emails probably look legitimate and received from a known organization. But once the attached file is downloaded and executed on computer, it connects the system to remote server and downloads Jest Ransomware ransomware files, following which the malware is executed.

So, the Jest Ransomware further starts to perform its activities for which it scans the whole system thoroughly to collect list of stored files and encrypt them using a powerful algorithm. After encryption process, the files get a new extension as aforementioned and a ransom note is also deployed. To overcome, the situations, we suggest you follow below mentioned guide to remove Jest Ransomware from your machine, once the removal is processed, you can try restoring your files with a lately created backup or some other possible data recovery measures which are explained under this post.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Jest Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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