Remove Termit Ransomware [+ Restore Files]

Simple steps to delete Termit Ransomware

Termit Ransomware also known as Termit virus belongs to the Dcrtr ransomware family. This type of virus intrudes inside by stealth, encrypt the stored files and demand ransom fee. Once it infiltrated, this ransomware renames files by adding cyber criminals email address and by appending “.termit” extension to the end of their filenames and make it totally unusable. This perilous infection can easily alter your system settings without having your knowledge and leads to major destructive problems.

After its successful encryption, it creates a ransom note “Readme_Decryptor.txt” and places them in every folder that contains encrypted files. The created ransom note contains instructions on how to contact developer’s about the price of a decryption key. It can only be done by writing them an email to the provided email address. The main aim of ransomware is not let you to change, modify and add any new data in an infected file otherwise it will damage them.

Moreover, users are also warned not to decrypt files manually or try to rename them using third party software as it might results into permanent data loss. They will also provide you sometime to pay money otherwise your data will be deleted permanently and you won’t get them back again. Despite this, free decryption test is also provided of some encrypted files by them in order to gain the trust of victims that they have decryption tool.

Short description of Termit Ransomware:

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, File locking virus

Extension used: .termit

Ransom demanding note: ReadMe_Decryptor.txt

Contact email: [email protected]

Symptoms: files stored on the targeted system get inaccessible. Ransom payment is demanded for supposedly making them accessible once again.

Distribution: spam email campaigns, fake software installers/updaters/cracking tool, p2p networks, free file hosting websites and Trojans.

Removal: Scan the affected PC with Spyhunter or other anti-malware removal tool.

Intrusion methods of Termit Ransomware:

Most of the times, a virus like Termit Ransomware is distributed through cracked software, spam emails, Trojans, fake software update tools and untrustworthy software download sources. Software cracking is the way through which paid software is present by bypassing its activation. This setup is done to download and install other malicious malware. Another way to infect is the spam email campaigns. Spam emails are sending on the internet. Short message present on an email encourage the users into clicking somewhere on the email.

Actually, some attachment files for download or malicious links are attached to the email. Such attachments files or links are attached with payload dropper that initiates malicious scripts of the ransomware or other virus. Trojans are malicious programs that are designed to chain infections. Various untrustworthy sources such as free file hosting sites, unofficial pages, p2p networks etc present some software for download and lead malware infection too.

Should I purchase the decryption tool?

No, you should not. The cyber criminals behind this threat should not be trusted. They however claim to provide the decryption tool but in real the victims are not given the tool even if the payment is done. They might be provided some malicious software or demanded some more ransom payment again and again. Due to this reason, you should not pay the ransom fee to the cyber criminals. It is possible to prevent installed ransomware from encrypting files that are not encrypted yet. To do so, users are advised to remove Termit Ransomware from the system. However, remember that removal of ransomware does not make the file accessible that are already encrypted by it.

Expert’s suggestion:

There is only one way to restore your comprised files is to restore them by using the data backup. Therefore, it is important to maintain periodic data backups and store them on a remote server or unplugged storage device otherwise cyber crooks might encrypt backup files with regular data.

How to avoid intruding Termit Ransomware?

• Spam email attachments/links should not be opened or clicked.
• Third party websites and other similar sources should not be trusted.
• Paid software should be activated properly/correctly.
• Use any official websites and direct links for any apps download/install/update.
• Keep all installed programs updated using official software developers tool.

Remove Termit Ransomware

Termit Ransomware has highly complex code to cause system security damage. It has data stealing capability as well. Further, till it presents it will not let you to recover the encrypted files. You must need to remove Termit Ransomware from the computer as soon as possible. Follow the below mentioned step by step instructions or run an antivirus scan to the affected PC to remove the threat easily and safely.

Text presented in Termit Ransomware’s text file (“ReadMe_Decryptor.txt”):

For decryption write here – [email protected] (Write only in English)
If you do not receive an answer write here – [email protected]

Jabber contact for online communication (not always available, but I will answer as I see) – [email protected] (xmpp.jp – registration, web client – hxxps://web.xabber.com )

Don’t modify the files – you will ruin them. Test decryption < 500 kb (not databases and important files, only for demonstration of decryption)

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Termit Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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