How to remove Dharma-Wiki Ransomware and decrypt .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files

What is Dharma-Wiki Ransomware

Dharma-Wiki Ransomware is a file-encrypting type of malware designed to deprive the money and nerves of its victims. It belongs to the notorious Dharma/Crysis Ransomware family. It interferes with file extensions by changing them to .id-{random-8-digit-alphanumerical-sequence}.[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki and remains encrypted until a ransom is paid. After the blocking process is finished, it will leave a ransom note on your desktop notifying that your data was successfully encrypted and requires action. Below are the messages from the page, that virus opens and from FILES ENCRYPTED.txt file:

To decrypt your files, you have got to contact hackers via one of the methods presented in the note and pay a specific fee to get your files back. This kind of frauds is trying to encrypt the most precious data stored on your PC like text documents, videos, images, and others. Therefore, they gamble on the value of your data to push you into paying an equal exchange. Of course, cybercriminals are trying to hurry you up by threatening that if you do not pay within 24 hours, they will raise the price up. If you refuse paying a ransom, they might also begin saying that they will spread your data to third parties and they will make a bad use of it. The ransom must be paid solely in Bitcoin cryptocurrency apparently because of its secure blockchain technology. Unfortunately, there has not been any free tool that could take off the blocking algorithm from files so far. You can only remove Dharma-Wiki Ransomware to prevent further data loss. The only viable way to restore your files is from the backup which is not always guaranteed. Stellar Data Recovery Professional is one of the best file-recovery tools and, if used properly, may recover copies and duplicates of encrypted files, that were removed prior to infection. In this article, you will figure out how to annihilate this malicious piece from your computer down below.

1. Download Dharma-Wiki Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files
3. Recover encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery Professional
4. Restore encrypted files with Windows Previous Versions
5. Restore files with Shadow Explorer
6. How to protect from threats like STOP Ransomware

How Dharma-Wiki Ransomware infected your computer

The most effective and frequently-used method to infiltrate the ransomware into your PC is via spam e-mail newsletters. Hijackers usually pose themselves as a member of some legal company like delivery or advertisement services that notify customers about their products. Generally, people do accept these kinds of letters as friendly and either click on malicious links or download an attached file like PDF, EXE, etc. As a result of users’ carelessness and insensitivity on the internet, they are easily getting hooked by these plain tricks. By interacting with these files they cause an inevitable infection of Ransomware that immediately alters your file extensions to unlockable ones. P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), unofficial and free file-hosting websites, third party downloaders and similar channels are untrustworthy as well and can lead to files decimation. Cracking tools also can contribute to the above list. Because of its overwhelming application to bypass the payment of licensed utilities, hijackers also hide their malware in this type of software. Be wary before clicking or downloading something that seems doubtful from the web. By reducing the number of suspicious pages you visit, you will, therefore, lower the chances of being attacked by fraudulence. Dharma-Wiki Ransomware is a hazardous malware that has to be urgently removed from your computer. To do this, follow the steps attached below. Great tools to protect against Dharma-Wiki Ransomware are: Emsisoft Anti-Malware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Dharma-Wiki Ransomware files:


{randomfilename}.exe
RETURN FILES.txt
DHL.exe

Dharma-Wiki Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files. Download it here:

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There is no purpose to pay the ransom, because there is no guarantee you will receive the key, but you will put your bank credentials at risk.

Dr.Web Rescue Pack

Famous antivirus vendor Dr. Web provides free decryption service for the owners of its products: Dr.Web Security Space or Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite. Other users can ask for help in the decryption of .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing of files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Dharma-Wiki Ransomware and removed it from your computer you can try to decrypt your files. Antivirus vendors and individuals create free decryptors for some crypto-lockers. To attempt to decrypt them manually you can do the following:

Use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to restore .[bitlocker@foxmail.com].wiki files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose location where you would like to restore files from and click Scan button.
5. Preview found files, choose ones you will restore and click Recover.

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Using Windows Previous Versions option:

1. Right-click on infected file and choose Properties.
2. Select Previous Versions tab.
3. Choose particular version of the file and click Copy.
4. To restore the selected file and replace the existing one, click on the Restore button.
5. In case there is no items in the list choose alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
2. Run it and you will see screen listing of all the drives and the dates that shadow copy was created.
3. Select the drive and date that you want to restore from.
4. Right-click on a folder name and select Export.
5. In case there are no other dates in the list, choose alternative method.

If you are using Dropbox:

1. Login to the DropBox website and go to the folder that contains encrypted files.
2. Right-click on the encrypted file and select Previous Versions.
3. Select the version of the file you wish to restore and click on the Restore button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Dharma-Wiki Ransomware, in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

Famous antivirus brand ZoneAlarm by Check Point released a comprehensive tool, that will help you with active anti-ransomware protection, as an additional shield to your current protection. The tool provides Zero-Day protection against ransomware and allows you to recover files. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is compatible with all other antiviruses, firewalls, and security software except ZoneAlarm Extreme (already shipped with ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware) or Check Point Endpoint products. The killer features of this application are: automatic file recovery, overwrite protection that instantly and automatically recovers any encrypted files, file protection that detects and blocks even unknown encryptors.

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2. Back up your files

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storages, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives or remote network storages can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. STOP Ransomware uses some techniques to exploit this. One of the best services and programs for easy automatic online backup is iDrive. It has the most profitable terms and simple interface. You can read more about iDrive cloud backup and storage here.

3. Do not open spam e-mails and protect your mailbox

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails is most popular method of ransomware distribution. Using spam filters and creating anti-spam rules is good practice. One of the world leaders in anti-spam protection is MailWasher Pro. It works with various desktop applications, and provides very high level of anti-spam protection.

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