How to remove Jarjets Ransomware and decrypt .Jarjets files

What is Jarjets Ransomware

Jarjets is a type of ransomware, a malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid. It was discovered during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. Once the Jarjets ransomware infects a system, it encrypts files and changes their filenames. The original titles are appended with a .Jarjets extension. For example, a file named 1.jpg would appear as 1.jpg.Jarjets, 2.png as 2.png.Jarjets, and so on. The specific encryption algorithm used by Jarjets is not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but ransomware typically uses complex encryption methods, often a combination of symmetric and asymmetric encryption. After the encryption process is completed, Jarjets ransomware creates a ransom note titled Jarjets_ReadMe.txt. This text file informs the victim that their files have been encrypted and urges them to contact the cyber criminals.

As of the current date, there are no free decryption tools available for Jarjets ransomware. While some ransomware infections are poorly developed and contain a number of flaws (for example, the use of identical encryption/decryption keys for each victim, keys stored locally, etc.), high-end ransomware infections like Jarjets are virtually flawless, making data restoration without the developers' involvement nearly impossible. Unfortunately, decrypting files affected by Jarjets ransomware without the necessary decryption key is extremely difficult, if not impossible. The best course of action is to remove the ransomware from the system and recover the affected data from a backup, if one was made beforehand and is stored elsewhere.

It's important to note that paying the ransom is not recommended. There's no guarantee that the cybercriminals will provide a working decryption key, and paying the ransom only encourages further criminal activity. To prevent future ransomware attacks, it's crucial to maintain up-to-date backups of important data, use reputable antivirus software, and exercise caution when opening emails or downloading files from the internet.

How Jarjets Ransomware infects computers

Ransomware like Jarjets typically infects computers through phishing and social engineering tactics. Common distribution techniques include malicious attachments or links in spam emails/messages, stealthy or deceptive downloads, dubious download sources (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, P2P sharing networks, etc.), online scams, malvertising, illegal software activation tools ("cracks"), and fake updates. Some malicious programs can even self-proliferate through local networks and removable storage devices (e.g., USB flash drives, external hard drives, etc.).

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

Jarjets Ransomware files:


Jarjets_ReadMe.txt
{randomname}.exe


Jarjets Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .Jarjets files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .Jarjets 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 .Jarjets 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 Jarjets 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 .Jarjets 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 are no items in the list choose an 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 Jarjets 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 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. Jarjets 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.

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