Remove Shiton Ransomware (Data Recovery Tool)

Proper guide to delete Shiton Ransomware

Shiton Ransomware is classified as perilous computer infection that belongs to the VoidCrypt ransomware family. These types of malware are designed to encrypt files, change their filenames and create a ransom note. This dubious threat uses advanced encryption algorithms to encrypt all stored data of the target system hard drive like word, text, pictures, audios, videos etc. It also makes the encrypted files completely useless by adding “.shiton” extension at the end of them. Therefore, victims are unable to open any file as earlier.

After that, it creates ransom note and dropped it into all folders that contains encrypted files. The created ransom note contains instructions on how to contact cyber criminals or developers of Shiton Ransomware. Users are instructed to contact them as soon as possible that are within 48 hours after data encryption otherwise the price of decryption key will be twice of the original price. Victims are advised to contact them by writing them an email to the provided email address.

Further, if victim try to open or decrypt any files from the other decryptors tool then their files and data will be lock permanently. You should not trust on crooks behind the ransomware. These people will never provide the decryption tool even if the payment is done. If you pay, you will be scammed by the hackers and be left with an empty banking account and no decryption software in hand. So, avoid all such issues, remove Shiton Ransomware from a computer immediately.

Text presented in the “!INFO.HTA” file:

!!! 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 !!!
♦Your ID :-
our Email :[email protected]
In Case Of No Answer :[email protected]

How did ransomware intrude?

Ransomware viruses are mostly distributed via scam campaigns, Trojans, untrustworthy downloading channels and fake software updaters/crackers. Firstly, fake software updating tool, if used infect device by installing malware instead of updates or fixes for the installed software or by exploiting bugs or flaws of installed program that is out of date. Secondly, Trojans are malicious programs that can infect PC only if they are already installed on them.

Once installed, they can cause installation of additional malware or cause chain infection. Thirdly, untrustworthy software download sources spread malware by presenting it as harmless or legitimate software. Lastly, when users open malicious files that they have downloaded through received emails, they install malware as well. Some examples of files that are used to distribute malware via emails are PDF documents, executables files, archive files and so on.

Tips to remove Shiton Ransomware & recover encrypted files:

In order to get back all encrypted files, users are highly recommended to remove Shiton Ransomware completely from the infected system. You can also remove this virus by using below mentioned removal process (Manual and Automatic removal). Manual removal is risky and time consumption process and there is no guarantee that this process can help you to remove this infection.

So, we recommend you to use automatic removal tool to remove this ransomware immediately from the machine. Just after that you can easily recover your files using backup in the form of external hard disk (if available) or use third party recovery software.

Threat specification

Name: Shiton Ransomware

File Extension: .shiton

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

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

Symptoms: A different unusual extension is added to the personal files. A ransom note demanding money appears on the screen when you trying to access them.

Ransom Demanding Note: !INFO.HTA

Cyber criminal contact: [email protected]

Distribution Method: infected email attachments, torrent websites, malicious ads, cracked software, unsafe file sharing networks and so on.  

Damage: All files as well as data are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying money. They ask you to pay money in form of Bitcoin.

Removal and File Recovery: Use reliable anti-malware removal tool to remove Shiton Ransomware completely from the system. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files using existing backup or other data recovery tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Shiton Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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