How to remove Decryption Assistant (Ransomware Removal)

Decryption Assistant ransomware is currently in-development and uses fake Flash Player Updates to infect computers

Decryption Assistant ransomware is a new computer virus that is currently in-development. The ransomware is known to infect a computer using a trojan dropper, encrypt files that match certain files extensions, append a new file extension to the file name, and display a ransom note demanding a ransom payment in order to decrypt files encrypted by the virus.

The ransomware uses a UI and ransom note to explain to victims of the virus what happen to their computers and how to purcahse a decryption key and special tool to decrypt files the way the malware authors want them to.

Decryption Assistant

YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM AND DATA HAS BEEN COMPROMISED

All important data including your personal pictures, music, videos, documents and many more has been encrypted. The data cannot be recovered unless a fee has been paid to decrypt the system.

The private decryption key for the data has been stored on our server and will be sent to this computer once payment is sent. Any attempt to removing this software will lead an immediate destruction to the private key.

To obtain your decryption key, you will first need a bitcoin wallet to send us the payment. You can start the process by clicking <Decrypt Files> which will start the payment process.

We advise you immediately buy the bitcoins before the countdown timer drops to zero which will immediately destroy your private key.

The ransomware is suspected to use a trojan horse to drop an exploit on the computer it infects. The most recent variants of similar ransomware have been distributed via a specific region and that is suspected here as well. Once the ransomware infects the targeted computer it might create a random folder in C:\ProgramData. The folder created by the ransomware could contain various executable files associated with the infection.

It is said that this ransomware will utilize a fake Flash Player update in order to trick victims into manually executing a file that is used to spread the malware across the system. The ransomware may also be distributed via malicious email attachments

The instructions on this page will help you remove Decryption Assistant ransomware, viruses, malware, and decrypt encrypted files. Follow each step below to remove this infection and secure your computer from malicious threats. On the bottom of this guide you will also find recovery and decryption software for various ransomware infections.

1. Remove Decryption Assistant with Malwarebytes

BUY NOW       FREE TRIAL       FREE DOWNLOAD

1. Open your browser window and download Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free.
2. Open the executable file (mb3-setup.exe) to begin installing Malwarebytes.
3. 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. Remove trace files with HitmanPro

BUY NOW       FREE TRIAL

1. Open your browser window and download HitmanPro.
2. Open the executable file (hitmanpro_x64.exe or hitmanpro_x32.exe) to begin installing HitmanPro.
3. Click the Next button, check “I accept the terms of the license agreement,” and click the Next button again.
4. On the Setup page select “Yes, create a copy of HitmanPro so I can regularly scan this computer (recommended)” and add your email address to the registration fields to begin the free trial.
5. Click Next to begin scanning your computer.
6. Once the Scan results are displayed click the Next button and click the Next button again on the Removal results page.

3. Clean up and repair issues with CCleaner

BUY NOW       FREE TRIAL       FREE DOWNLOAD

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.

Decryption Software

• More decryption software