How to remove Senanam Ransomware and decrypt .senanam files

What is Senanam Ransomware

Senanam Ransomware is a malicious software that primarily infects Windows machines and encrypts the files present on the system to extort a ransom from victims. After it infiltrates a computer, it appends the .senanam extension to the original filenames of the locked files. For instance, a file named document.pdf would be encrypted and renamed to document.pdf.senanam. The ransomware operation often employs robust encryption methods such as AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to secure the files, making decryption without the key extremely difficult. Once the encryption process is complete, the ransomware generates a ransom note typically named READ_IT.txt and places it in each folder containing encrypted files. This note contains instructions for the victim on how to pay the ransom in order to receive a decryption key, usually requiring payment in cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.

Currently, there are no publicly available decryption tools capable of decrypting .senanam files without paying the ransom. It is strongly recommended not to pay the ransom as it does not guarantee that you will regain access to your files, and it supports the criminal activities. To deal with such a situation, maintaining regular backups and using reliable security software is crucial.

How Senanam Ransomware infects computers

Senanam Ransomware typically infiltrates computers through malicious email attachments, often masquerading as legitimate documents or invoices. Once the user unwittingly opens the attachment, the ransomware exploits system vulnerabilities to execute its payload. This malicious software then scans the system for valuable files, encrypting them with a complex algorithm to render them inaccessible. In some cases, Senanam Ransomware also exploits remote desktop protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities or leverages compromised websites and software downloads to spread. The end goal is to demand a ransom from the victim in exchange for the decryption key, threatening permanent data loss if the ransom is not paid.

1. Download Senanam Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .senanam 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 Senanam Ransomware

Senanam Ransomware files:


READ_IT.txt
{randomname}.exe


Senanam Ransomware registry keys:

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How to decrypt and restore .senanam files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use the following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .senanam 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 .senanam 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 Senanam 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 .senanam files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select the type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose the 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 a 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 a 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 Senanam 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. Senanam 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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