Remove Lalaland Ransomware (Recover Files)

Easy steps to delete Lalaland Ransomware

Lalaland Ransomware is the name of VoidCrypt ransomware variant that was discovered by xiaopao. Like all other variants, this ransomware locks down all files stored on the computer without user’s information and demand money for providing decryption key. At the time of encryption, Lalaland appends the file with .lalaland extension plus victim’s unique ID number and developers email address. Following to encrypting the files, the ransomware creates “!INFO.HTA” and dropped into compromised folders.

Therefore, accessing even the single files is totally inaccessible. The created ransom notes states victims that all their data are encrypted by using powerful encryption algorithm. According to the note, there is only one way to recover files is to purchase decryption tool from the cyber criminals who are behind this threat. The cost range of decryption key is not mentioned but it will increase after the first 48 hours. Additionally, users are asked to pay money in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Before paying money to hackers, users can test for decryption key by sending unspecified number of encrypted files to the cyber criminals. Remember that, such encrypted files must not contain any valuable information. Even though, submitting the request of ransom fee and even contacting the people behind the threat are highly not recommended. The ransomware is designed only for the motive to extort ransom payment for novice users. They are not interested in providing decryption key even if the payment is made.

Threat specification

Name: Lalaland Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Extension: .lalaland

Ransom demanding message: !INFO.HTA

Description: This dubious malware encrypt your files by adding .lalaland extension to file names and demands a ransom to give decryption key

Symptoms: You will not be able to access any files on your system. You will find ransom note in each folder demanding money.

Distribution: Spam emails, email attachments, bundled freeware, porn or torrent sites, pirated or cracked software and many more methods.  

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove Lalaland Ransomware automatically from the computer.

File Recovery: in order to restore encrypted files, you are advised to backup (if available). The other option for you is to use data recovery tool.

How Lalaland Ransomware infect your system?

Hackers behind this infection use several methods like software bundling, spam emails, untrustworthy file download sources, Trojans etc to spread Lalaland Ransomware inside your computer. Trojans are malicious applications that download/install other harmful threats and are called chain infections. Spam campaigns are used to send deceptive emails with infectious attachments on them. These attachments include PDF files, MS Office document, executable files, archive files and so on. Once such files are executed, the infection process is initiated. Last but not the least, malware can also be downloaded unintentionally from untrustworthy file or software download sources.

Steps to recover files from Lalaland Ransomware:

• First and foremost thing is that users are highly advised not to contact with hackers and pay any money to them.
• Secondly, remove Lalaland Ransomware and all infiltrated malware infection completely from the computer.
• To delete this file virus, users are instructed to use reputable antivirus software or other reliable removal tool.
• Lastly, recover files by using backup, if created earlier before ransomware attack.
• In case, backup files are not available, victims are advised to use data recovery software to restore all encrypted data.

How to prevent ransomware intrusion?

It is advised not to open attachments provided on emails that you receive, if the sender’s addresses of the emails are unknown. Users should always use official websites and direct links for any software and files download. It is suggested to use official developer’s tools for any software updates. Cracking tools are not reliable  as they often cause computer infection and are also illegal to use. Furthermore, install reputable antivirus software and keep them updated to perform to perform regular system scans and to remove detected threats. In case, if your PC is infected by Lalaland Ransomware, then we recommend you to use some reliable anti-malware removal tool.

Text presented in Lalaland Ransomware’s pop-up window (“!INFO.HTA”):

!!! Your Files Has Been Encrypted !!!

 

♦ your files has been locked with highest secure cryptography algorithm ♦
♦ there is no way to decrypt your files without paying and buying Decryption tool♦
♦ but after 48 hour decryption price will be double♦
♦ you can send some little files for decryption test♦
♦ test file should not contain valuable data♦
♦ after payment you will get decryption tool ( payment Should be with Bitcoin)♦
♦ so if you want your files dont be shy feel free to contact us and do an agreement on price♦
♦ !!! or Delete you files if you dont need them !!!♦

 

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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Lalaland Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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