Remove LOLYTA Ransomware [Encrypted File Recovery]

Simple steps to delete LOLYTA Ransomware

LOLYTA Ransomware is data encrypting malware that holds the victims to access their files by locking it completely. The associated developers demand to pay huge money as ransom with a promise that they will offer decryption tool once the payment is paid otherwise the infected files will remain inaccessible and unusable.

More details about LOLYTA Ransomware

This malware is also known as LOLYTA virus and its developers are full time cyber criminals. They have designed this perilous PC infection to take control over the targeted system and then encrypt the important files and data stored in it. One step further they are also capable to exploit the security vulnerabilities and download password stealing malware in the backdoor. Once it settles down, it does a quick scan of PC hard disk in search of the files and programs it can encrypt. Its prime targets are MS Office docs, images, videos, PDF files and so on.

On every targeted file, it adds “.loly_zip” extension as suffix. After that, it drops ransom note in text file format on the desktop as well as in every folder that contains the encrypted files. It contain some basic details such as files have been encrypted and information regarding how you can decrypt the locked files. Basically, its aim is to convince user to pay certain amount of money as ransom. The price of ransom is not specified. They promise to send the decryption key once the payment is made.

Thus, it is important to note that paying the ransom money is not the solution. Even if you will make the complete payment, they will not provide the original decryption key. They are cyber criminals and their main intention is to cheat you. So, the best and easiest way to retrieve the locked files is to use the backup files. The backup data should have been created in some external storage device prior to the malware attack. Despite this, you can also use data recover tool/software in order to decrypt lost files.

Text presented in the created ransom note:

################# YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED ##################

Good Morning! – I\’m LOLYTA.

First of all I would like to apologize for the inconvenience and for my actions.

we fight against ethnic sovereignty that resides within each tyrant of our country.

to continue with our cause we need to raise funds.

we don\’t want to harm anyone, we are in the banner of peace

we will resolve this situation quickly.

 SEND AN EMAIL TO: [email protected] WITH ID – 84286813XVDVBVVXVVXVVXVXNBXMZBDHAJXNBZZVZNB

no need to format your computer

do not attempt to recover data with third party software – this will result in total loss of all files.

trust no one! only we have the key to recover your files.

we are not responsible for the negligence of your IT team.

to get your trust, send some JPG along with the ID. loly _zip

we respond with file in perfect condition and with instructions.

How did LOLYTA Ransomware attack the PC?

Cyber criminals behind this use lots of tricks and methods in order to attack the targeted computer. Software bundling, spam email attachments, peer to peer file sharing networks, unsafe hyperlinks etc are some of the easy tricks used by them to invade this malware into your system. After intrusion, it will disable your antivirus and firewall security programs due to which users are unable to find out the person who is behind malware attack. So, you are strongly recommended not to use any of the aforementioned methods for downloading and installing any software as well as while performing any other online activities since these are the main sources of ransomware infection distribution.

Precautionary measures:

In order to protect the system, you have to be very careful while using device especially when it is connected to internet. Don’t open attachments send by unknown senders. They may contain malware payloads that come into your system silently. It is advised to use only official and verified sources as well as direct download links to download/install software. Third party installer, p2p sharing networks and other similar sources should not be used as it is considered as untrustworthy. Always choose custom or advance installation method whenever any new program is downloaded. It will allow you to see the hidden attachments and you can stop them from installing.

Remove LOLYTA Ransomware

To remove LOLYTA Ransomware from infected computer, two removal processes have been described below namely automatic and manual. Manual detection can takes lots of time and there is also high probability that they will delete wrong files which can damage your PC. So, for the safety of your computer we highly recommend you to choose reliable antivirus removal tool that can remove all infiltrate ransomware or malware completely and safely from the machine.

Short description

Name: LOLYTA Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Ransom demanding message: not mentioned

Extension used: loly_zip

Description: The ransomware encrypts all the data stored on your system and requires a ransom to be paid on your part supposedly to recover your important files.

Symptoms: File encryption by the ransomware is performed by means of the AES and RSA encryption algorithms. Once the encryption is completed, the ransomware adds its special loly _zip extension to all the files modified by it.

Distribution: malicious email attachments, malicious ads, torrent websites, harmful hyperlinks, software bundling, pirated or cracked software and other social engineering methods.

Damage: All files as well as data are encoded by using strong encryption algorithm and it cannot be opened without paying ransom. Other additional password stealing Trojans infection can be installed along with dubious ransomware infections.  

File Restore: File restoration is possible with a lately created backup file or Volume Shadow Copies if available or some other options that are discussed under this article.

Removal: In order to remove LOLYTA Ransomware from the computer, we recommend our users to use some reliable antivirus removal tool or simply go through given removal instructions.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete LOLYTA Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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