How to remove Allahu Akbar Ransomware and decrypt .allahuakbar files

What is Allahu Akbar Ransomware

Allahu Akbar is a new ransomware that encrypts data and demands payment for its decryption. Decryption have to be paid Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Once the ransomware infects a computer, it encrypts all major file types and appends a .allahuakbar extension to the original filenames. After the encryption process is completed, a ransom note named how_to_decrypt.txt is created. The ransom note contains instructions on how to pay the ransom and obtain the decryption key. The message instructs victims to contact the malefactors – however, the contact details are invalid (test@test.com), which means that Allahu Akbar can be still in development. However, it is important to note that paying the ransom does not guarantee the recovery of the encrypted files. If your computer has been infected with Allahu Akbar Ransomware, it is recommended to remove the malware using special anti-malware software. We recommend Spyhunter or Norton Antivirus. However, it is essential to note that removing the malware does not decrypt the encrypted files. Finding a working decryption tool for Allahu Akbar Ransomware-infected data may be difficult, if not impossible.

As of now, there are no decryption tools available for Allahu Akbar Ransomware. You can try standard methods to attempt recovery: Windows Shadow Copies, Previous Versions, and of course backups if they were created. If not, one of the most successful methods is using file-recovery software, like . Creating backups is an essential practice to protect your data from ransomware attacks. It is recommended to follow the 3-2-1 backup strategy, which requires three copies of all files: the original file, a copy on-site on a different medium, and an offsite copy. Backups should be made regularly and kept in a secure location. It is also important to ensure that backups cannot be breached by keeping them offline or physically offsite.

How Allahu Akbar Ransomware infected your computer

It is typically spread via phishing emails that contain links to malicious web pages or attachments, or through “drive-by” downloading, which occurs when a user visits an infected website, and malware is downloaded and installed without the user’s knowledge. To protect your computer from ransomware attacks, it is recommended to have a dependable anti-virus installed and kept up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to avoid opening attachments or clicking on links from unknown or suspicious sources. Backing up important files regularly and keeping them in a secure location can also help mitigate the impact of a ransomware attack.

1. Download Allahu Akbar Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .allahuakbar files
3. Recover encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery Professional
4. Restore encrypted files with Windows Previous Versions
5. Restore files with Shadow Explorer
6. How to protect from threats like Allahu Akbar Ransomware

Allahu Akbar Ransomware files:


README.txt
{randomname}.exe


Allahu Akbar Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .allahuakbar files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .allahuakbar files. Download it here:

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There is no purpose to pay the ransom because there is no guarantee you will receive the key, but you will put your bank credentials at risk.

Dr.Web Rescue Pack

Famous antivirus vendor Dr. Web provides free decryption service for the owners of its products: Dr.Web Security Space or Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite. Other users can ask for help in the decryption of .allahuakbar files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase a 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Allahu Akbar Ransomware and removed from your computer you can try to decrypt your files. Antivirus vendors and individuals create free decryptors for some crypto-lockers. To attempt to decrypt them manually you can do the following:

Use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to restore .allahuakbar files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose location where you would like to restore files from and click Scan button.
5. Preview found files, choose ones you will restore and click Recover.

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Using Windows Previous Versions option:

1. Right-click on infected file and choose Properties.
2. Select Previous Versions tab.
3. Choose particular version of the file and click Copy.
4. To restore the selected file and replace the existing one, click on the Restore button.
5. In case there is no items in the list choose alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
2. Run it and you will see screen listing of all the drives and the dates that shadow copy was created.
3. Select the drive and date that you want to restore from.
4. Right-click on a folder name and select Export.
5. In case there are no other dates in the list, choose alternative method.

If you are using Dropbox:

1. Login to the DropBox website and go to the folder that contains encrypted files.
2. Right-click on the encrypted file and select Previous Versions.
3. Select the version of the file you wish to restore and click on the Restore button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Allahu Akbar Ransomware , in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

Famous antivirus brand ZoneAlarm by Check Point released a comprehensive tool, that will help you with active anti-ransomware protection, as an additional shield to your current protection. The tool provides Zero-Day protection against ransomware and allows you to recover files. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is compatible with all other antiviruses, firewalls, and security software except ZoneAlarm Extreme (already shipped with ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware) or Check Point Endpoint products. The killer features of this application are: automatic file recovery, overwrite protection that instantly and automatically recovers any encrypted files, file protection that detects and blocks even unknown encryptors.

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2. Back up your files

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storage, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, or remote network storage can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. Allahu Akbar Ransomware uses some techniques to exploit this. One of the best services and programs for easy automatic online backup is iDrive. It has the most profitable terms and a simple interface. You can read more about iDrive cloud backup and storage here.

3. Do not open spam e-mails and protect your mailbox

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails are the most popular method of ransomware distribution. Using spam filters and creating anti-spam rules is good practice. One of the world leaders in anti-spam protection is MailWasher Pro. It works with various desktop applications and provides a very high level of anti-spam protection.

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