Remove yUixN ransomware And Open Locked Files

yUixN ransomware: Complete Delete Process

yUixN ransomware is a devastating crypto-malware that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. It prevents users from accessing their own data by encrypting them and also changes the filenames by adding the victim’s ID, “[email protected]” email address and appending the “.yUixN” extension with each of them. The yUixN virus also displays couple of ransom notes in “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” file and a pop-up window and informs victims about the unpleasant situation. Initially upon getting into the Windows computers, this hazardous threat changes the settings of registry editors to create persistence and also scans the entire device to find the data that are in its target list.

yUixN ransomware Asks Victims To Contact Attackers:

Ransom notes shown by yUixN ransomware instruct the affected users to send their ID to [email protected] or [email protected] email address. Afterwards, they will obtain details on how to pay the ransom to get the required decryption tool. The price of the tool depends on how fast victims contact the attackers. They can also test the decryption before paying the demanded fee by sending one file to the criminals. That file should not contain any valuable information or be larger than 1 MB. They are also warned against renaming the files or try to decrypt them with third-party software, as it may damage the compromised data.

Paying Ransom Is Not Recommended:

Files encrypted by yUixN ransomware cannot be retrieved if a free decryption tool is not available on the internet or victims don’t have them backed up. As a rule, only the con artists behind the attack have the right decryption tools. However, still, it is expressly advised against purchasing those tools from them as these people can’t be trusted. They might not provide the required decryptor even after the payment. Another important thing is to perform yUixN ransomware removal as soon as possible. Or else, it might lock more data and even encrypt files stored on other devices connected to the local network.

Recover Files From Backup:

The best way to restore the contaminated files is by using backup (if there is any created before the attack). Creating and maintaining backup is strongly recommended by cyber criminals as it can be very helpful in retrieving the infected files in such hazardous situation. Even if you don’t have an appropriate backup, there is still a chance to get those files back by using a legitimate third-party data-recovery application. These recovery tools don’t always provide the best results but can still be very handy.

Ways To Proliferate yUixN ransomware:

PC systems get infected by yUixN ransomware or other file-locking viruses via emails (links or attachments in them), files downloaded from untrustworthy sources, fake software updaters, Trojans, or software cracking tools. Examples of untrustworthy sources for downloading files, programs are freeware download sites, unofficial websites, Peer-to-Peer networks, third-party downloaders. Scam emails are used to trick recipients into downloading and opening the malicious files attached to them, which triggers the installation of malware.

The virulent file attached to deceptive mails could be in multiple forms e.g., Microsoft Office documents (like Word, Excel), executable files (like RUN, EXE), ZIP, RAR or other archive files, PDF documents, JavaScript files. So, whenever you are sent an email from unknown sender or that was not expected, first scan its attachments with a dependable anti-malware tool. If anything suspicious detected, ignore it and delete the mail.

Moreover, rely only on official and verified sources for your applications and also, use tools or feature provided by legitimate developers to update/activate software. Further, it is important to have a reputable anti-malware or anti-virus tool installed on the device and keep updating it from time-to-time. If your PC is already contaminated with this crypto-threat, you must remove yUixN ransomware from the machine without wasting any time.

Text Presented In The Pop-up Window:

All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]

Write this ID in the title of your message –

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

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 Presented In The “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

Write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete yUixN ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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