How to remove Django Ransomware and decrypt .Django files

What is Django Ransomware

Django Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a victim’s computer and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. It appends the .Django extension to the encrypted files, making them inaccessible. For example, it renames 1.jpg to 1.jpg.Django, 2.png to 2.png.Django, etc. The ransomware also creates a ransom note named #RECOVERY#.txt to inform victims about the encryption and provide instructions on how to regain access to their data. The specific type of encryption algorithm used by Django Ransomware is not yet fully understood. However, modern ransomware often uses a hybrid encryption scheme, combining AES and RSA encryption to secure their malware against researchers attempting to recover encrypted files. The ransom note created by Django Ransomware is placed in each folder containing encrypted files.

The note informs victims that their files have been encrypted and demands cooperation to regain access to the encrypted data. It provides two email addresses, django@onionmail.org and django23@msgsafe.io, for victims to initiate the file restoration process. The note also warns against renaming the encrypted files and advises against attempting decryption using third-party tools. As of now, there are no known decryption tools specifically designed for Django Ransomware. The encryption algorithm used by Django Ransomware is not yet fully understood, making it difficult to develop a decryption tool. It is not recommended to pay the ransom, as there is no guarantee that the attackers will provide a working decryption key. Instead, victims should focus on removing the ransomware from their system and restoring their files from backups if available.

How Django Ransomware infected your computer

Django Ransomware can infect computers through various methods, including email spam, Trojans, unreliable software downloading sources, fake software updating tools, and peer-to-peer file transfers. It often disguises itself as legitimate software, such as pop-ups instructing users to implement crucial software updates. To remove Django Ransomware, it is recommended to use an automatic removal utility that will eliminate the threat and all instances related to it. This method is more efficient and time-saving compared to manual removal, which can be difficult and time-consuming without a specialist’s help. It is also essential to keep backups of all files to avoid re-encryption by the ransomware.

1. Download Django Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .Django 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 Django Ransomware

Django Ransomware files:


#RECOVERY#.txt
{randomname}.exe


Django Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .Django files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .Django files. Download it here:

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 .Django files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase a 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Django Ransomware and removed 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 .Django 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.

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 Django Ransomware , in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Dashboard

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Alert

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Blocked

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.

2. Back up your files

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storage, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, or remote network storage can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. Django 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 a 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 are the 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 a very high level of anti-spam protection.