Remove yoAD Ransomware [Decrypt Encrypted File]

Easy methods to delete yoAD Ransomware

yoAD Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment in order to regain access. This dubious malware belongs to the ransomware family called Dharma. It encrypts files and renames them by adding victim’s ID, developers email address and by appending “.yoAD” extension and makes all files totally useless. Just after that, the virus leaves ransom notes in two forms – a pop-up window and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file.

The pop-up window contains a message from the cyber criminals which states that your files are encrypted and in order to restore them victims is instructed to contact the attackers through the provided email address. The note also contains the victim’s ID, which the victim has to include in the email so that criminals could identify the infected host. The ransom note also informs that in case the criminals do not reply within 12 hours then users are instructed to use alternative email address.

Moreover, the notes end with warnings in which users are instructed not to rename encrypted files, decrypt them using third party tools as it might results into permanent data loss. When it comes to cyber security expert’s opinion, users are recommended not to pay the criminals. There are many reasons behind this not to do so. the first one is supporting cybercrime. Another reason not to pay is that you can get scammed and still never receive your files.

Text in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED
Don’t worry,you can return all your files!
If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID –
If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:[email protected]
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Text in this file:

all your data has been locked us
You want to return?
write email [email protected] or [email protected]

How to restore encrypted files?

Cyber crooks are chatty and friendly until they convince you to pay the money and once you do they might disappear. That is why we recommend you not to pay money to hackers. Simply remove yoAD Ransomware from system by using malware removal software such as Spyhunter. After finishing removal process, you can try to restore files using data backups. In case, backup files are not found, you can use third party data recovery tool.

How do I get yoAD Ransomware?

There are several different ways that ransomware can infect your computer. One of the most common methods today is through malicious spam or malspam, which is unsolicited email that is used to deliver malware. The email might include booby-trapped attachments such as PDFs or word documents. It might also contain links to malicious websites. Malspam uses social engineering tactics in order to trick people into opening attachments or clicking on links by appearing as legitimate – whether that by seems to be from a trusted institution or organizations. Another method for the intrusion of ransomware and other malware are illegal patches, pirated or cracked software, questionable software download sources, fake software updating tools and by using many other techniques.

How to protect myself from ransomware?

• Do not open suspicious email attachments and links.
• Update installed software with tools provided by its developers.
• Programs should be downloaded only through direct download links.
• Reduce the risk of identity theft by setting up unique passwords for different accounts.
• Run a real time anti-malware tool and setup a strong firewall protection.

Threat specification

Name: yoAD Ransomware

Type: File locking virus, Ransomware

Extension used: .yoAD

Ransom Demanding Note: Pop-up window, FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

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

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

Distribution: Remote Desktop Protocols, Phishing emails, Software/Hardware Vulnerabilities, Malicious Online Downloads.

Damage: leads to data loss. Secretly adds other severe malware infection in the backdoor including password stealing Trojan, spyware and so on.

Removal: Use reliable anti-malware tool to remove yoAD Ransomware easily and effectively from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete yoAD Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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