How to remove RESOR5444 Ransomware and decrypt your files

What is RESOR5444 Ransomware

RESOR5444 Ransomware represents a growing category of cyber threats known for encrypting valuable data and demanding payment for decryption. Once active on a system, it encrypts the victim’s files, adding extensions composed of five random characters, like .WSnPt, to filenames, signaling the files have been compromised. The ransomware employs sophisticated encryption techniques, either symmetric or asymmetric algorithms, to ensure that decryption without the necessary keys is nearly impossible. After successfully encrypting data, RESOR5444 changes the desktop wallpaper and creates a ransom note titled Readme.txt on the victim’s desktop or other locations. This note warns the victim that their files are encrypted and that sensitive data might be leaked online unless a ransom is paid. Cybercriminals behind this ransomware strongly advise against involving third parties and request direct contact for payment instructions.

Currently, there are no publicly available decryption tools for RESOR5444 Ransomware, making the recovery process particularly challenging. Victims are often left with the difficult decision of whether to pay the ransom or risk permanent data loss. Paying the ransom does not guarantee the restoration of access to files, as cybercriminals frequently fail to deliver promised decryption keys even after receiving payment. The most secure method to potentially recover data is through pre-existing backups. Users are advised to regularly back up their important files to external drives or cloud services to minimize the impact of such attacks. For those without backups, data recovery is improbable without involvement from the attackers, stressing the importance of preventive measures such as updated antivirus software, cautious browsing habits, and skepticism towards unsolicited emails and downloads.

How RESOR5444 Ransomware infects computers

RESOR5444 Ransomware infiltrates computers primarily through deceptive tactics such as phishing emails, malicious attachments, and fraudulent downloads. Cybercriminals craft emails that appear legitimate, often disguising malicious attachments as documents or links that seem benign. Once opened, these attachments unleash the ransomware onto the system. Additionally, this malware can spread through compromised websites or malicious advertisements that execute drive-by downloads without user consent. In some cases, users may inadvertently download the ransomware by obtaining software from unreliable sources, such as peer-to-peer networks or third-party sites. Moreover, the threat can propagate through local networks, exploiting vulnerabilities or using removable storage devices to infect other systems connected to the network.

1. Download RESOR5444 Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for encrypted 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 RESOR5444 Ransomware

RESOR5444 Ransomware files:


Readme.txt
{randomname}.exe


RESOR5444 Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore encrypted files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt encrypted 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 encrypted 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 RESOR5444 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 encrypted 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 an 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 RESOR5444 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. RESOR5444 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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