Remove Ogdo Ransomware (+ Data Recovery Steps)

Detailed Instructions To Delete Ogdo Ransomware

Ogdo Ransomware is technically a new vicious ransomware infection or application that is meant to encrypt all files on computer using an encryption mechanism and makes your file inaccessible in no time. Every moment, the files are attempted to be accessed, it throws a scary text file based ransom note on computer demanding hackers to pay a specified sum or ransom fee to seek decryption of files. Well, in case if you are one among users who are facing such consequences while accessing computer, then we highly suggest you to learn information included under this article to remove Ogdo Ransomware safely and restore your files back.

Threat Specifications

Name: Ogdo Ransomware
Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus
Description: Ogdo Ransomware is found to be a another new ransomware identity derived from DJVU ransomware family, and mere it’s disastrous for any computer.
Symptoms: Files turn to be inaccessible, a ransom note will erupt to demand payment, and so on
Distribution: Malicious file downloads, spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, and so on
Removal (File Restoration): In order to learn how to delete Ogdo Ransomware and restore affected files completely, we suggest you to follow here included guidelines or instructions.

Detailed information about Ogdo Ransomware

As per new reports from security researchers, Ogdo Ransomware is noticed to be a new malicious infection, that’s technically said to be a part of DJVU ransomware group, and is basically designed to encrypt files on computer without any prior notice, and demands the users to remit a specified ransom fee to hackers. During such encryption is being processed, the files are appended with a new extension which appears to be .ogdo, and probably those files will turn to be inaccessible in no time. Once the encryption is processed, the malware also drops a ransom note machine with name _readme.txt which can be seen in almost every directories under which the files are encryptd. Here comes the message which it actually includes:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted
with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
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As per the details mentioned through the ransom note, it simply mention that users have their files encrypted or locked using strongest encryption technique, and such files can’t be recovered unless a unique decryption tool and key is utilized. But, in order to get these, the victims are asked to purchase the software and key from developers behind this ransomware, and obviously a sum of around $ 980 is to be paid. Since the ransomware belongs to Djvu ransomware group, it’s expected that note will mention to offer a 50 percent discount on ransom fee, if the money is paid within 72 hours following encryption.

In addition to above mentioned details, the note also states some warnings under which the users are somehow warned to try not tampering with encrypted files as it may corrupt their data permanently. Even trying some third party decryption tool is not recommended, because it will automatically inform the hackers, and this may lead to permanent data loss. Therefore, it’s a very serious concern for a victim to face off these issues or problems on their machine, and probably they should not trust the claims of hackers, rather than to choose some alternative methods.

How did Ogdo Ransomware get installed and should be tackled?

Ransomware identities like Ogdo Ransomware are expected to be traveled through third party trojans or payload droppers which are mostly spread by criminals using malspam messages. An attachment in form of document or pdf file is embedded with such payload dropper and a very convincing message is circulated through emails, that makes the user believe the message is received from a genuine organization, and viewing the details in attachment is mandatory. However, execution of that file to view its content triggers a hidden process to install Ogdo Ransomware on computer, which further concludes with encryption of files.

Therefore, the users if got their machine infected by Ogdo Ransomware, must be prepared to identify and avoid interacting such malicious sources over web. However if their system is unfortunately infected, then we highly suggest them to get through some effective guidelines or methods here included to remove Ogdo Ransomware and restore their files either using backups or through some data recovery solutions.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Ogdo Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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