Remove REDROMAN ransomware [Detailed Information]

Simple steps to delete REDROMAN ransomware

REDROMAN ransomware is a ransomware type infection that encrypts file stored on the targeted computer and demand a ransom for their alleged recovery. This malicious piece of software was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. During the encryption process, it appends the filenames with an extension “.REDROMAN”. Once the locking process is finished, it drops a ransom note in a file titled RR_README.html, OPENTHIS.html and README.html. Only one copy of each is created and where they are dropped is randomized. Hence, users find trouble to locate them.

REDROMAN ransomware: Detailed Information

The created ransom demanding message informs users that their files have been corrupted or damaged and in order to repair them, victims are instructed to purchase the decryption tools from the cyber criminals who are behind REDROMAN ransomware. Crooks ask you to pay 200 USD in Bitcoin or other similar cryptocurrency. In order to get furthermore information, users are instructed to write them an email to the provided email address. Following which, a Bitcoin link will be provided for the payment.

Once the payment is done, decryption tool will be provided to the victims, which will automatically restore the data. As a proof that the tool is really working, the people behind the threat are ready to provide free decryption of up to two encrypted files by attaching to the emails. According to the note, after the Bitcoin are transferred decryption should be completed within 24 hours. In one way or another, victims are highly advised not to trust on the cyber criminals.

Text presented in REDROMAN’s ransom notes:

Critical Error!

 

Your files have been corrupted!
Follow these directions to easily restore them:
1. Purchase around $200 in Bitcoin (BTC). To learn more about Bitcoin, visit hxxps://bitcoin.org/en/buy or hxxps://buy.bitcoin.com
2. Send the new Bitcoin to the following address: 14BfVG4vH71NLmhu7vFKi9EMmeZFoiAsYP
3. Contact our Tech Support team at [email protected] and explain your issue.
4. After confirming your Bitcoin transfer, we will send you a file-repair tool to fix your entire system.
5. Run our file-cleaner and wait… Your data will be restored.

 

To test our services, you may send up to 2 files for repairing before making the Bitcoin transfer.
Estimated repair time after Bitcoin transfer: 24 hours

How did ransomware infect my system?

Ransomware and other malware are mainly distributed through untrustworthy software download channels, Trojans, fake software updating tools, spam campaigns and fake updater. Trojans are malicious programs that cause download and installation of other malicious malware. Fake updater and illegal activation tools infect computer by supposedly updating/activating software.

Untrustworthy downloading channels include freeware downloader, free file hosting sites, questionable pages etc are used to spread malware behind the name of legit software or get bundled with them. Spam campaign is the term used to describe as large scale operations during which lots of scam emails are sent to the users with the aim that one of them will open such files. Opening those files causes installation of malware.

How to restore the infected files?

Paying money to the cyber-hackers is not the good idea as it does not provide any helpful results. So, users are advised to ignore the messages provided under the ransom notes. Despite paying money, their data remain encrypted and users might experience financial loss. So, there is only one viable solution to recover the data is from a backup, if one was created prior to the infection. The other option is to use third party data recovery tool as most the victims complained that they don’t have backup copy so in such case they can use that tool in order to retrieve all encrypted files.

Remove REDROMAN ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble when performing the removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to remove REDROMAN ransomware automatically from the computer to avoid this from further encryptions.

Threat summary

Name: REDROMAN ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer machine and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly restore them.

Extension: .REDROMAN

Ransom demanding note: RR_README.html, OPENTHIS.html and README.html

Symptoms: The ransomware will blackmail the victims to pay them a decryption fee. Sensitive user data may be encrypted by the ransomware code.

Ransom Amount: 200 USD in Bitcoin cryptocurrency

Cyber Criminal Cryptowallet Address: 14BfVG4vH71NLmhu7vFKi9EMmeZFoiAsYP (Bitcoin)

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Distribution Method: infected email attachments, torrent websites, suspicious ads, harmful links, porn or torrent sites and many more.  

Removal: To remove REDROMAN ransomware, we advise you to use reliable anti-malware tool such as Spyhunter.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove REDROMAN ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete REDROMAN ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove REDROMAN 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 REDROMAN ransomware using “System Restore”

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