Remove Kmufesd Ransomware (Recover Locked Files)

Complete Steps To Terminate Crypto-Malware

Kmufesd Ransomware is a destructive PC threat that has recently infected thousands of computer systems all over the world. It’s a new variant of infamous ransomware family know as Snatch, which tends to steal valuable data from the user’s machine, encrypt it and then demand a ransom payment to restore the files to their original state. Since the emergence of Kmufesd virus, it has been propagating rapidly to multiple PC devices via phishing emails, exploit kits and fake software updates. Upon infiltration, threats like this, Acessd Ransomware, etc. scans the contaminated system for targeted data, such as personal images, documents, databases, videos and audios. Once the files are detected, Kmufesd Ransomware encrypts them with the help of sophisticated algorithms and also appends the “.kmufesd” extension to their names, thereby making them completely inaccessible to the victims.

Quick Glance

Name: Kmufesd Ransomware

Category: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Characteristics: Encrypts users’ files and then forces them to pay ransom fee for the decryption

Extension: .kmufesd

Ransom note: HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT

Danger level: High

Attackers’ Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

Signs: Files cannot be opened stored on the infected system, odd file extension, display of ransom note

Penetration: Spam email attachments, torrents sites, misleading web content

Kmufesd Ransomware: Depth View

After the encryption course, the malware displays a ransom note “HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT” file on the screen, which typically demands a significant amount of ransom in exchange for the decryption key. In general, the attackers give the affected individuals a small cut-off date to make the payment; or else they threaten to delete the compromised files permanently. In addition to that, the note warns the Kmufesd Ransomware victims against interfering with the encryption process or try manual recovery method as it may result in permanent data loss.

Is It Good To Pay Ransom?

Although it’s enticing to make the payment to get your valuable files back, experts always advise against it. Why? Because even if you pay the hackers, these people cannot guarantee that the locked data will be restored to its original state. Furthermore, they may demand more ransom after getting paid, and in some cases, they may fade away altogether, leaving the victim with no way to recover the data. So, what should you do in such hazardous circumstance? First and foremost, you should disconnect your computer from the internet to prevent the malware from spreading further. After that, you need to remove Kmufesd Ransomware from the machine ASAP.

How To Recover The Infected Files?

In many cases, security experts can employ advanced tactics to recover the encrypted files without paying the ransom. For example, they may try to identify vulnerabilities in the encryption process or look for flaws in the virus that can be exploited to restore the data. Nevertheless, such solutions can be time-consuming and may not guarantee 100% recovery of the data. The best thing you can to is using backup copies if you have any, or in its absence, try our file-recovery software once you eliminate the virus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kmufesd Ransomware damage my PC?

It’s a very destructive malware that can cause severe harm to your computer and your data. If you become a prey of this threat, the best course of action is to seek professional assistance and avoid paying the ransom. Besides, you need to take preventive measures to ensure that your PC is secured from such assaults in the first place.

How to prevent such attacks?

To prevent a ransomware attack, you need to take some precautions such as not opening questionable emails or links, and always ensuring that your PC and software are updated on a regular basis. It’s also vital to employ powerful antivirus app and firewalls to spot and block any malevolent deeds.

Message In The Ransom Note:

We inform you that your network has undergone a penetration test, during which we encrypted

your files and downloaded more than 250 GB of your and your customers data, including:

Accounting

Confidential documents

Personal data

Copy of some mailboxes

Databases backups

Important! Do not try to decrypt the files yourself or using third-party utilities.

The only program that can decrypt them is our decryptor.

Any other program will only damage files in such a way that it will be impossible to restore them.

You can get all the necessary evidence, discuss with us possible solutions to this problem and request a decryptor by using the contacts below.

Please be advised that if we don’t receive a response from you within 3 days, we reserve the right to publish files to the public.

Contact us:

[email protected] or [email protected]

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Only emergency! Use if support is not responding

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Kmufesd Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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