Remove v315 Ransomware and decrypt .v315 files

Simple methods to delete v315 Ransomware

v315 Ransomware is ransomware type malware from Jigsaw ransomware family. It encrypts user’s files of various formats including office documents, audio, videos, multimedia, pictures, presentations, databases, documents, banking credentials and much more. This dubious malware encrypt files by using AES encryption algorithm and remove shadow copies of files and system restore pints which makes self-recovery impossible. Moreover, it changes the victim file extensions on “.v315”. Like many other similar threats, it creates a specific file that contains information about redemption and payment methods.

Such files are known as ransom note. The created ransom note states victims that all their files are encrypted and cannot be released with paying ransom money.  To get decryption tool, victims must have to pay ransom money 70 BTC (Bitcoin). In order to submit payments, victims must use the BTC wallet address that is mentioned in the ransom note. Users are also offered for a free decryption of one file and an email address to contact the developers of v315 Ransomware.

There are two tabs in the popup window. In the “Timer “tab users can see a timer that indicate 1 file will be deleted once the time runs out. Secondly, in the “Rules” tab victims are provided a list of things that they should not do. Users are warned not to restart the computer, run any antivirus software, try to decrypt files by themselves, open files during decryption, close the pop-up window, connect any USB devices or changes the extension of the encrypted files if they do not want to lose their files.

Threat specification of v315 Ransomware:

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files-locker

Extension used: .v315

Ransom note: pop-up window

Ransom amount: $70 in Bitcoin

Symptoms: File encryption, screen lock, show ransom note.

Distribution Method: infected email attachments, spam emails, malicious file downloads, torrent websites, harmful links and many more.

Damage: All files as well as data have been encrypted and cannot be opened without paying ransom money. Other additional malware gets inside your computer together with ransomware infections.

Removal: In order to remove v315 Ransomware, we recommend you to use some reliable removal process or you can go through given below removal instructions.

Should victims trust on ransom message?

Users should not believe on the ransom message and never try to send any ransom amount to the cyber criminals. Because there is no any proof that after getting money they will provide you decryption key or tool. In case, they provide the key may contain lots of viruses that can fetch your personal details or cannot work properly. In this way, you can lose your files and money as well. simply, we can say that it is only a scammed message and victims never try to send money to the hacker.

Tips to recover files and remove v315 Ransomware:

In order to get back all encrypted files, users must need to remove v315 Ransomware completely from the machine to prevent further encryptions/infections. But it is hard to detect and eliminate with normal antivirus program. Here is given below effective automatically removal tool that will help you to delete this dubious ransomware or other malware infections soon from the PC. Just after that, users can restore all kinds of system files by using the backup files or by legitimate recovery tool.

Intrusion tactics of v315 Ransomware:

Ransomware type of viruses is mostly distributed via spam email campaigns, fake software cracks/updaters, Trojans and untrustworthy software download sources. Spam emails are used to send hundreds or thousands of emails encouraging recipients to open attached files that are malicious. Fake software cracks infect computer instead of activating paid software for free. Similar goes for fake software updaters posing as tools to update software but trick people into manually download or install malware. Trojan is a type of malware that can only be designed to cause chain infection.

How to protect PC from v315 Ransomware:

• Using trustworthy anti-malware program and keep it updated,
• Stay away from spam email attachments even if they seem to be reputable,
• Avoid high risk websites such as torrent, porn, gambling etc,
• Abstain from downloading pirated software and cracks,
• Patch Windows OS along with all the installed programs and security updates once they are released.

Text presented in the pop-up window:

Welcome. If you are reading this you are probably wondering what happened to your computer, so let me explain. All your private .png .doc .txt… files have been encrypted and there is no way to get them back other than by paying the relatively small price of 70 USD. Also remember that any attempt to disable or delete the virus will be punished with the removal of 1000 encrypted files from your device.

Of course, if you want to avoid punished, I would advise you to enter the RULES tab which will appear after finishing the dialogue

Remember also that after a limited time, a specific number of files will be deleted automatically. If you want to see how much time you have (The number of files deleted will gradually increase over time),enter the tab that will appear after completing the dialogue.

You can rest assured that the program does not spread to other devices, it only attacks those who launch the fake application.

Summing up, remember to not to turn off or restart your computer, your files can be decrypted by our program, the maximum number of deleted files can be 1000, payment can only be in bitcoins and remember to load the RULES tab, that’s all about it.
So now let’s start the real destruction.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove v315 Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete v315 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove v315 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 v315 Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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 v315 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.