Rezm ransomware Removal

What is Rezm ransomware virus

The ransomware known as Rezm ransomware is categorized as a very damaging threat, due to the amount of damage it may cause. It is possible you’ve never ran into this type of malicious program before, in which case, you might be in for a huge shock. File encoding malware uses strong encryption algorithms for data encryption, and once the process is complete, data will be locked and you will not be able to access them. This makes ransomware a highly serious infection to have on your device as it may mean your files being encrypted permanently. You do have the choice of paying the ransom for a decryption utility but that’s not exactly the option we suggest. Giving into the requests does not automatically lead to file restoration, so there is a possibility that you could just be spending your money on nothing. Don’t forget that you are dealing with criminals who won’t bother to recover your files when they have the option of just taking your money.

In addition, your money would also support their future ransomware or other malware projects. Do you really want to be a supporter of criminal activity that does damage worth billions of dollars. People are also becoming more and more attracted to the industry because the more people comply with the requests, the more profitable it becomes. Consider investing that money into backup instead because you might end up in a situation where data loss is a risk again. You can then simply delete Rezm ransomware and restore files. Ransomware distribution methods might be unfamiliar to you, and we’ll discuss the most common methods below.

How did you acquire the ransomware

A file encoding malware generally uses quite basic methods for distribution, such as spam email and malicious downloads. It’s often not necessary to come up with more elaborate ways because many users are pretty careless when they use emails and download files. More sophisticated ways could be used as well, although not as frequently. Cyber crooks simply need to use a famous company name, write a convincing email, add the malware-ridden file to the email and send it to future victims. Those emails commonly mention money because that’s a delicate topic and people are more likely to be impulsive when opening emails talking about money. 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 didn’t make, he/she would not wait to open the attachment. You have to look out for certain signs when opening emails if you want a clean device. What’s important is to check whether you’re familiar with the sender before you proceed to open the attached file. Checking the sender’s email address is still important, even if you are familiar with the sender. Evident grammar errors are also a sign. Another notable sign could be your name being absent, if, lets say you’re an Amazon user and they were to send you an email, they would not use general greetings like Dear Customer/Member/User, and instead would insert the name you have given them with. Weak spots on your device Vulnerable programs could also be used to infect. A program has certain vulnerabilities that can be used for malicious software to enter a device, but they’re fixed by vendors as soon as they’re found. Unfortunately, as proven by the WannaCry ransomware, not everyone installs those fixes, for different reasons. You’re suggested to update your programs, whenever a patch is released. If you think update notifications to be annoying, they can be set up to install automatically.

What can you do about your files

Your files will be encrypted as soon as the ransomware gets into your system. Your files won’t be accessible, so even if you don’t notice the encryption process, you’ll know something’s wrong eventually. Check the extensions added to encrypted files, they should display the name of the data encrypting malicious software. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to decode data if the file encoding malware used powerful encryption algorithms. In case you’re still uncertain about what’s going on, everything will be made clear in the ransom note. What they will offer you is to use their decryption utility, which will cost you. If the ransom amount is not specifically shown, you would have to use the supplied email address to contact the criminals to find out the amount, which might depend on the value of your data. Clearly, paying the ransom isn’t recommended. When all other options do not help, only then should you think about complying with the demands. Try to recall whether you’ve ever made backup, your files might be stored somewhere. There’s also a possibility that a free decryptor has been developed. Malware researchers may be able to decrypt the ransomware, thus a free decryptors could be developed. Take that option into account and only when you are completely certain a free decryptor isn’t an option, should you even consider paying. Using that money for backup might be more useful. If backup is available, you may unlock Rezm ransomware files after you eliminate Rezm ransomware entirely. If you want to secure your computer from data encoding malware in the future, become familiar with possible means through which it could infect your device. You mainly need to update your programs whenever an update is available, only download from safe/legitimate sources and not randomly open email attachments.

Rezm ransomware removal

So as to terminate the ransomware if it is still remaining on the computer, a malware removal utility will be required to have. If you try to uninstall Rezm ransomware in a manual way, you could end up damaging your system further so we don’t suggest it. Thus, choose the automatic method. These kinds of tools are created with the intention of removing or even stopping these types of threats. Find and install a reliable program, scan your device for the the threat. Sadly, those utilities will not help with file decryption. When your computer is clean, start to regularly back up your files.

Learn how to remove Rezm ransomware Removal from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete Rezm ransomware Removal 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 Rezm ransomware Removal 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.