Remove Un1que ransomware

About ransomware

Un1que ransomware is dangerous malicious software since if your computer gets it, you could be facing serious issues. You You possibly never came across it before, and to find out what it does might be a particularly unpleasant experience. You won’t be able to access your data if they’ve been encoded by ransomware, which often uses powerful encryption algorithms. This is believed to be a highly dangerous infection because it isn’t always possible to decrypt files. There’s also the option of paying the ransom but for various reasons, that would not be the best idea. First of all, paying won’t ensure that files are restored. Why would people responsible for encrypting your data help you recover them when they can just take the money you give them. In addition, your money would go towards future ransomware and malware.

Do you really want to be a supporter 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 sure to attract various malicious parties. You may end up in this type of situation again, so investing the requested money into backup would be wiser because you would not need to worry about losing your files. You can then simply terminate Un1que ransomware and restore files. If you’re wondering about how the infection managed to get into your device, we will discuss the most frequent distribution methods in the below paragraph.

How to avoid a ransomware infection

A file encrypting malicious software generally spreads via methods like email attachments, harmful downloads and exploit kits. Because people are rather negligent when dealing with emails and downloading files, there’s frequently no need for file encrypting malicious program distributors to use more elaborate ways. Nevertheless, some file encrypting malware may use much more elaborate methods, which need more time and effort. Hackers write a pretty persuasive email, while using the name of a known company or organization, add the malware-ridden file to the email and send it to many people. Commonly, the emails will mention money, which users tend to take seriously. Hackers like to pretend to be from Amazon and alert you that there was suspicious activity in your account or a purchase was made. So as to shield yourself from this, there are certain things you need to do when dealing with emails. Firstly, if you do not know the sender, check their identity before you open the attachment. If you’re familiar with them, ensure it’s actually them by carefully checking the email address. Those malicious emails also often have grammar mistakes, which can be rather glaring. The greeting used might also be a clue, a legitimate company’s email important enough to open would use your name in the greeting, instead of a universal Customer or Member. Weak spots in a computer may also be used for contaminating. All programs have weak spots but when they are discovered, they’re usually patched by software authors so that malware can’t use it to enter a device. Still, as world wide ransomware attacks have shown, not everyone installs those updates. It is crucial that you install those updates because if a weak spot is severe enough, Severe vulnerabilities may be used by malware so it’s crucial that you update all your programs. Updates could be set to install automatically, if you do not want to bother with them every time.

What does it do

Soon after the data encrypting malware infects your device, it will scan your device for certain file types and once it has identified them, it will encrypt them. Your files will not be accessible, so even if you do not see what’s going in the beginning, you will know something’s wrong eventually. Files that have been encrypted will have an extension attached to them, which commonly assist people in identifying which file encoding malicious software they are dealing with. A strong encryption algorithm might be used, which would make decrypting data highly difficult, if not impossible. In case you are still not sure what’s going on, everything will be explained in the ransom note. The method they suggest involves you paying for their decryptor. The note ought to specify the price for a decryptor but if that’s not the case, you’ll have to email criminals via their provided address. For the reasons we have mentioned above, we don’t suggest paying the ransom. Only consider that option as a last resort. Maybe you’ve just forgotten that you have backed up your files. A free decryption program may also be available. If a malware specialist can crack the ransomware, a free decryption programs might be developed. Take that option into consideration and only when you are sure there’s no free decryptor, should you even consider complying with the demands. Using that money for backup could be more beneficial. If you had created backup before your device got invaded, you ought to be able to recover them from there after you terminate Un1que ransomware virus. Try to familiarize with how a file encrypting malware spreads so that you do your best to avoid it. You primarily have to update your software whenever an update is available, only download from safe/legitimate sources and not randomly open email attachments.

How to erase Un1que ransomware virus

If the ransomware is still in the computer, you will need to get a malware removal software to get rid of it. It may be tricky to manually fix Un1que ransomware virus because you may end up accidentally harming your computer. Instead, we recommend you use an anti-malware tool, a method that wouldn’t harm your computer further. It may also help stop these types of infections in the future, in addition to helping you remove this one. Choose the anti-malware program that could best deal with your situation, and scan your system for the threat once you install it. However, an anti-malware software won’t help you in file restoring as it isn’t capable of doing that. If your system has been fully cleaned, go unlock Un1que ransomware files from backup.

Learn how to remove Remove Un1que ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Remove Un1que 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 Un1que 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.