Remove BlackKingdom Ransomware

About BlackKingdom Ransomware virus

BlackKingdom Ransomware is regarded as a serious threat, more often known as ransomware or file-encrypting malicious program. It’s possible you have never come across this type of malware before, in which case, you might be in for a big surprise. Your data might have been encrypted using powerful encryption algorithms, making you not able to access them anymore. Because file decryption isn’t always possible, not to mention the time and effort it takes to return everything back to normal, file encoding malware is thought to be a very harmful threat. There’s the option of paying pay crooks for a decryption tool, but we don’t recommend that. Before anything else, paying will not ensure that files are restored. Why would people responsible for your file encryption help you recover them when they could just take the money you give them.

Additionally, that ransom money would finance future data encoding malware or some other malware. Do you really want to support the kind of criminal activity that does billions worth of damage. And the more people give them money, the more of a profitable business ransomware becomes, and that kind of money is certain to lure in various crooks. You might end up in this type of situation again, so investing the demanded money into backup would be better because you wouldn’t need to worry about your data. If you had a backup option available, you could just uninstall BlackKingdom Ransomware virus and then recover data without being anxious about losing them. If you didn’t know what ransomware is, it’s also possible you don’t know how it managed to infect your device, in which case carefully read the following paragraph.

Ransomware distribution ways

You may commonly see ransomware added to emails as an attachment or on questionable download page. It’s usually not necessary to come up with more elaborate methods since many people are not cautious when they use emails and download files. However, some ransomware do use sophisticated methods. All criminals have to do is use a famous company name, write a generic but somewhat plausible email, attach the infected file to the email and send it to potential victims. People are more prone to opening emails talking about money, thus those types of topics are frequently used. Pretty frequently you’ll see big names like Amazon used, for example, if Amazon sent an email with a receipt for a purchase that the user did not make, he/she wouldn’t wait to open the attached file. There are certain things you need to look out for before you open email attachments. Check the sender to make sure it is someone you know. Checking the sender’s email address is still important, even if the sender is known to you. Grammar errors are also a sign that the email might not be what you think. The way you are greeted might also be a hint, as real companies whose email is important enough to open would include your name, instead of greetings like Dear Customer/Member. Vulnerabilities on your device Out-of-date software might also be used as a pathway to you system. Vulnerabilities in programs are usually identified and software makers release updates so that malicious software makers cannot take advantage of them to contaminate devices with malicious software. As WannaCry has proven, however, not everyone rushes to install those patches. It’s very crucial that you regularly patch your programs because if a vulnerability is serious, all kinds of malicious software could use it. Updates can be set to install automatically, if you don’t want to trouble yourself with them every time.

How does it behave

When your device becomes contaminated with data encoding malware, you’ll soon find your files encoded. You may not notice at first but when your files can’t be opened, you will see that something has happened. Files that have been encoded will have a strange file extension, which can help users figure out the ransomware’s name. If a powerful encryption algorithm was used, it might make decrypting files highly difficult, if not impossible. In case you are still not sure what is going on, the ransom notification will describe everything. A decryption tool will be proposed to you, for a price obviously, and crooks will allege that using a different way to restore files might result in permanently damaged data. If the ransom amount is not clearly stated, you’d have to use the supplied email address to contact the cyber crooks to see the amount, which might depend on how important your data is. For the reasons we have discussed above, paying isn’t the option malware specialists recommend. When all other options do not help, only then you ought to even consider complying with the requests. Maybe you just do not recall making copies. In some cases, victims could even get free decryptors. We should mention that in certain cases malicious software specialists are able to crack the file encrypting malicious software, which means you might get a decryption utility with no payments necessary. Keep this in mind before paying the demanded money even crosses your mind. If you use some of that sum for backup, you wouldn’t be put in this kind of situation again since you may always access copies of those files. And if backup is available, data recovery should be executed after you erase BlackKingdom Ransomware virus, if it is still present on your computer. Now that you are aware of how harmful ransomware can be, try to dodge it as much as possible. Stick to legitimate sites when it comes to downloads, be vigilant when dealing with email attachments, and ensure programs are up-to-date.

BlackKingdom Ransomware removal

If the data encrypting malware remains on your computer, An anti-malware software ought to be used to get rid of it. If you attempt to terminate BlackKingdom Ransomware virus in a manual way, you might end up damaging your device further so we don’t suggest it. An anti-malware software would be the encouraged option in this situation. It may also help prevent these types of threats in the future, in addition to aiding you in removing this one. Once you’ve installed the anti-malware software, just execute a scan of your device and allow it to eliminate the infection. Keep in mind that, a malware removal tool isn’t capable of decrypting. If your system has been fully cleaned, go unlock BlackKingdom Ransomware files from backup.

Learn how to remove Remove BlackKingdom Ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove BlackKingdom 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 BlackKingdom 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.