Remove BBOO ransomware

What is ransomware

The ransomware known as BBOO ransomware is classified as a highly damaging infection, due to the amount of damage it could do to your device. Data encrypting malware isn’t something everyone has dealt with before, and if it is your first time encountering it, you will learn quickly how how much damage it might do. Data encoding malware uses strong encryption algorithms for data encryption, and once the process is carried out, you’ll be unable to open them. The reason this malicious software is considered to be a serious threat is because encrypted files are not always possible to decrypt. You will be given the option of paying the ransom for a decryptor but that isn’t the best idea. There are numerous cases where a decryptor wasn’t provided even after pay.

Do not forget who you are dealing with, and don’t expect crooks to feel obligated to assist you with your data when they have the option of just taking your money. Also consider that the money will be used for future malicious software projects. File encoding malware already does billions of dollars in damage, do you really want to be supporting that. People are also becoming increasingly attracted to the whole industry because the more victims pay the ransom, the more profitable it becomes. Buying backup with that money would be a much better decisions because if you ever come across this type of situation again, you file loss wouldn’t worry you as you could just recover them from backup. You can simply delete BBOO ransomware virus without worry. File encoding malicious software spread methods may not be known to you, and we will discuss the most common methods in the below paragraphs.

Ransomware distribution ways

Ransomware can get into your computer pretty easily, frequently using such simple methods as adding malware-ridden files to emails, taking advantage of out-of-date software and hosting contaminated files on dubious download platforms. A rather big number of data encrypting malicious programs rely on user carelessness when opening email attachments and more elaborate methods aren’t necessary. Nevertheless, some file encoding malicious software can be spread using more sophisticated methods, which require more effort. Hackers just have to use a well-known company name, write a generic but somewhat plausible email, add the malware-ridden file to the email and send it to possible victims. Because of the topic sensitivity, users are more inclined to open emails talking about money, thus those kinds of topics are commonly used. Criminals also commonly pretend to be from Amazon, and warn potential victims that there has been some suspicious activity observed in their account, which ought to which would make the user less guarded and they’d be more likely to open the attachment. There are certain signs you ought to look out for before opening email attachments. Before opening the file attached, check who the sender is and whether they can be trusted. You will still need to investigate the email address, even if you are familiar with the sender. The emails also frequently contain grammar errors, which tend to be pretty evident. Take note of how the sender addresses you, if it’s a sender who knows your name, they will always include your name in the greeting. Vulnerabilities on your computer Vulnerable software may also be used to infect. All programs have vulnerabilities but when they’re identified, they’re usually patched by vendors so that malware cannot take advantage of it to infect. However, judging by the spread of WannaCry, clearly not everyone is that quick to update their programs. It is very important that you regularly update your programs because if a vulnerability is serious enough, Serious weak spots could be easily exploited by malware so it’s essential that all your software are updated. You may also choose to install patches automatically.

How does it act

Ransomware will start looking for certain file types once it installs, and they’ll be encrypted quickly after they are located. Even if the situation was not clear from the beginning, it’ll become rather obvious something is not right when you cannot open your files. You’ll know which files have been encrypted because they’ll have an unusual extension attached to them. In a lot of cases, data decryption may impossible because the encryption algorithms used in encryption may be quite hard, if not impossible to decipher. You will be able to find a ransom note which will clarify what has happened and how you ought to proceed to restore your files. The proposed a decryption program won’t come free, of course. If the amount you need to pay is not displayed in the note, you’ll be asked to email them to set the price, it might range from some tens of dollars to a couple of hundred. Paying these hackers is not what we suggest for the reasons we have already discussed above. Paying should be thought about when all other alternatives don’t help. It is possible you’ve just forgotten that you have backed up your files. A free decryptor might also be available. A decryption utility may be available for free, if someone was able to decrypt the ransomware. Take that option into consideration and only when you’re certain there’s no free decryptor, should you even consider complying with the demands. You would not face possible data loss if you ever end up in this situation again if you invested part of that sum into some kind of backup option. If you had backed up your most valuable files, you just terminate BBOO ransomware virus and then proceed to file recovery. Now that you’re aware of how much harm this kind of infection could cause, do your best to avoid it. You mainly need to keep your software up-to-date, only download from secure/legitimate sources and stop randomly opening files added to emails.

Ways to terminate BBOO ransomware virus

It would be a good idea to get an anti-malware tool because it will be needed to get rid of the file encoding malicious software if it still remains. It may be quite difficult to manually fix BBOO ransomware virus because a mistake could lead to additional damage. Instead, we encourage you use an anti-malware program, a method that wouldn’t endanger your computer further. These kinds of programs exist for the purpose of shielding your device from harm this kind of threat may do and, depending on the tool, even preventing them from infecting in the first place. Find a suitable utility, and once it’s installed, scan your device to find the threat. However, the program isn’t capable of recovering data, so do not expect your data to be decrypted after the threat is gone. After the file encoding malware is entirely eliminated, it is safe to use your device again.

Learn how to remove Remove BBOO ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove BBOO ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options loads.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. When your computer boots, download anti-malware software via your browser.
5. Launch the program, scan your computer and delete the infection.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Networking (or just Safe Mode).
5. Press Restart.

Step 2. Delete Remove BBOO ransomware using System Restore

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options load.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt, and press Enter.
4. In Command Prompt, type in cd restore and press Enter.
5. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
6. A new window will appear where you will have to choose a restore point. Choose one dating back prior to infection and press Next, and then Finish.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Select Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Command Prompt.
5. In the Command Prompt window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
6. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
7. In the window that appears, you will have to select a restore point dating back prior to infection. Select one and press Next, then Finish.

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro
• b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions
• c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

When your files are encrypted by ransomware, you may be able to recover them. Below, you will find methods that could help you with file decryption. However, bear in mind that file decryption is not guaranteed. These methods are not always reliable, thus the best way to recover files would be via backup. And if you don't already have it, we suggest you invest in it.

a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro

1. Download the Data Recovery Pro program.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Press Start Scan to see if data can be recovered.
4. If it finds recoverable files, you can restore them.

b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled prior to infection, your files should be recoverable through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover and right-click on it.
2. Properties -> Previous Versions.
3. Choose a version from the list and press Restore.

c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

Some ransomware does not delete automatically created copies of your files, which are known as Shadow Copies. If they were not deleted, you should be able to recover them via Shadow Explorer.

1. Download Shadow Explorer from a reliable source.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Choose a disk that contains encrypted files and if it contains folders with recoverable files, press Export.