How to Remove D4CK3R Ransomware (Virus Removal Guide)

D4CK3R (also called D4CK3R C0NTR01)is a variant of HiddenTear ransomware that encrypts personal files, adds a new file extension to the end of the filenames, and displays a ransom note that says “Your files have been encrypted by ransomware D4CK3R.” Currently, this ransomware only runs if file “des.jpg” is present in the same location.

D4CK3R

The ransom note displayed by the ransomware contains information and details about the infection from the malware author. The note essentially explains what happened to the files on the machine and how to make a ransom payment to allegedly decrypt the files (the way the malware author wants you to). It should be noted that paying the ransom will not guarantee that you will recover your files or that the infection is removed and will not happen again in the future.

The ransom note contains many typos and grammatical errors and may be hard for victims to understand. Here’s an example of what the ransom note might say:

D4CK3R C0NTR01

Ransomware D4CK3R…

The people most intelligent of the world…

the end is the…

Your files have been encrypted by ransomware D4CK3R. this malware is very dangerous, do not delete this windows and you don’t by decrypted your files with other tool.

D4CK3R ransomware is typically spread during email spam message campaigns. The emails will contain malicious attachments, and when the downloaded attachment files are executed it will launch the malware across the machine.


How to remove D4CK3R ransomware and decrypt files

The D4CK3R ransomware removal steps on this page will help you remove the computer virus and other malware that might have infected your machine during the infection. It also contains information to help you decrypt files encrypted by ransomware.

1. Remove malicious files with Malwarebytes
2. Clean up and repair associated issues with CCleaner

Decryption
Troubleshoot


1. Remove malicious files with Malwarebytes

1. Open your browser window and download Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free.

2. Open the executable file (mb3-setup.exe or other) to begin installing Malwarebytes.

3. In some versions of the installation file you can simply select your language and click Next to install the program; Otherwise, select your language, click Next, then select “I accept the agreement,” click the Next button several times, and then click the Install button to install Malwarebytes. Click Finish once the install process is complete.

4. Open Malwarebytes and click the Scan Now button on the Dashboard to begin scanning your computer.

5. Click the Quarantine Selected button once the scan is finished.

6. If Malwarebytes says “All selected items have been removed successfully. A log file has been saved to the logs folder. Your computer needs to be restarted to complete the removal process. Would you like to restart now?” click the Yes button to restart your computer.

2. Clean up and repair associated issues with CCleaner

1. Open your browser window and download CCleaner Professional or CCleaner Free.

2. Open the executable file (ccsetup.exe or other) to begin installing CCleaner.

3. Click the Install button to begin stalling the program.

4. Click Run CCleaner to open the program when installation is complete.

5. Select the Cleaner tab and click the Analyze button.

6. When the Analyze process is complete click the Run Cleaner button to clean all files.

7. Next, select the Registry tab and click the Scan for Issues button to scan for issues in your registry.

8. When the scan is complete click the Fix selected Issues button and Fix All Selected Issues button to fix the issues.

9. Next, select the Tools tab and click Startup. Examine each area, search for suspicious entries, and delete any suspicious startup entries by selecting the entry and clicking the Delete button.

10. Next, click Browser Plugins and search each internet browser for unwanted browser add-ons and extensions. Click the extension you want to delete and click the Delete button to remove it.


File Recovery Software

NAME DESCRIPTION DOWNLOAD
Shadow Explorer Restores lost or damaged files from Shadow Copies Download (Free)
Photorec Recovers lost files Download (Free)
Recuva Recovers lost files Download (Free) | Buy

Troubleshoot

Alternative methods are suggested if there are issues removing D4CK3R ransomware from an infected computer.

How to Restore your computer

If a restore point has previously been established on your machine you will be able to perform a system restore in order to restore your machine to a date and time before it was infected. You will lose files on your computer that were obtained prior to the restore point.

There are several options to restore your computer. Most computers have their own restore software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default restore program that can also be found by performing a search.

A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.

How to Recover your computer to factory settings

A system recovery (or reset) will recover your computer to factory settings. You will lose the current programs and files on your computer.

There are several options to recover your computer to factory settings. Most computers have their own recovery software that can be found by performing a search. Additionally, computers that run the Windows Operating System have a default recovery program that can also be found by performing a search.

A boot screen that can be used to access options to restore your computer can be reached by rebooting your computer and pressing the F8 key once the manufacture screen is displayed.

Sean Doyle

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