Remove Brick Ransomware

What can be said about this Brick Ransomware virus

The ransomware known as Brick Ransomware is categorized as a serious infection, due to the possible harm it may cause. File encrypting malware is not something everyone has dealt with before, and if it’s your first time encountering it, you’ll learn quickly how damaging it could be. Your files may have been encrypted using strong encryption algorithms, blocking you from opening files. Data encrypting malicious program is thought to be one of the most harmful malware since data decryption may be not possible.

Cyber crooks will give you a chance to decrypt files via their decryption utility, you would just need to pay a certain amount of money, but that is not a suggested option for a couple of reasons. There’s a possibility that you will not get your files decrypted even after paying so your money may just be wasted. Why would people who encrypted your data the first place help you restore them when there is nothing stopping them from just taking your money. That money would also go into future malware projects. Ransomware already costs millions of dollars in losses to businesses in 2017, and that’s an estimation only. People are also becoming increasingly attracted to the whole business because the amount of people who comply with the requests make file encrypting malicious software a very profitable business. Consider buying backup with that money instead because you could be put in a situation where file loss is a possibility again. If you did have backup before your system got infected, eliminate Brick Ransomware virus and proceed to file recovery. You may also not be familiar with how data encrypting malware are distributed, and we’ll discuss the most common ways in the below paragraphs.

How to avoid a ransomware infection

A data encoding malware infection can occur pretty easily, usually using such methods as adding malware-ridden files to emails, using exploit kits and hosting contaminated files on questionable download platforms. There is usually no need to come up with more elaborate methods as a lot of people are pretty careless when they use emails and download files. Nevertheless, some data encoding malicious programs do use sophisticated methods. All crooks have to do is add an infected file to an email, write some type of text, and pretend to be from a real company/organization. You’ll commonly encounter topics about money in those emails, because people are more inclined to fall for those kinds of topics. Pretty frequently you will see big company names like Amazon used, for example, if Amazon sent an email with a receipt for a purchase that the person does not remember making, he/she would not hesitate with opening the attachment. In order to guard yourself from this, there are certain things you ought to do when dealing with emails. Before anything else, check the sender’s identity and whether they can be trusted. Checking the sender’s email address is still important, even if you are familiar with the sender. The emails could be full of grammar mistakes, which tend to be rather evident. Another notable sign could be your name not used anywhere, if, lets say you use Amazon and they were to email you, they would not use universal greetings like Dear Customer/Member/User, and instead would insert the name you have provided them with. Vulnerabilities on your system Out-of-date software might also be used as a pathway to you device. A program comes with vulnerabilities that can be used to infect a device but normally, they are fixed when the vendor finds out about it. However, judging by the distribution of WannaCry, obviously not everyone rushes to install those updates. You’re encouraged to frequently update your programs, whenever a patch becomes available. You could also make patches install automatically.

What does it do

A file encoding malicious software will begin looking for specific file types once it installs, and when they are found, they’ll be encoded. Initially, it may be confusing as to what’s going on, but when you are unable to open your files, it ought to become clear. You will also notice a strange extension added to all affected files, which assists users in identifying which ransomware exactly has infected their system. Unfortunately, file decryption might not be possible if the data encoding malicious program used a powerful encryption algorithm. A ransom note will reveal that your data has been encrypted and how you could restore them. You’ll be offered a decryptor, for a price obviously, and hackers will alert to not implement other methods because it might lead to permanently encrypted files. If the price for a decryptor is not specified, you would have to contact the cyber crooks, generally through the provided email address to find out how much and how to pay. Paying for the decryptor isn’t the suggested option for the reasons we have already discussed above. Before even considering paying, try all other options first. Maybe you have made backup but simply forgotten. It is also possible a free decryptor has been developed. A free decryption program might be available, if the file encrypting malware was decryptable. Before you make a decision to pay, consider that option. You wouldn’t need to worry if your device was infected again or crashed if you invested part of that sum into backup. If backup was created before the infection took place, you can recover data after you fix Brick Ransomware virus. Become aware of how a data encoding malware spreads so that you do your best to avoid it. At the very least, don’t open email attachments randomly, update your software, and only download from safe sources.

Brick Ransomware removal

If the data encoding malicious program is still in the computer, a malware removal utility should be employed to terminate it. To manually fix Brick Ransomware isn’t an simple process and you might end up harming your device accidentally. Using an anti-malware tool is a smarter decision. The program would not only help you deal with the threat, but it could stop future file encrypting malicious program from entering. So check what matches what you need, install it, have it scan the system and if the infection is located, get rid of it. Keep in mind that a malware removal tool is meant to fix Brick Ransomware and not to help restore data. After the threat is cleaned, make sure you get backup and regularly backup all important data.

Learn how to remove Remove Brick Ransomware from your computer

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