How to remove EndPoint Ransomware and decrypt .endpoint files

What is EndPoint Ransomware

EndPoint Ransomware is a malicious software variant from the Babuk family that targets computers, encrypting files to hold them hostage for financial gain. Upon infection, it encrypts files using sophisticated algorithms, ensuring that victims cannot readily recover their data without specific decryption tools. The ransomware appends the .endpoint extension to each encrypted file, making them inaccessible to users without a decryption key. This alteration is part of its hallmark behavior, effectively rendering traditional file recovery methods futile. After encryption, the ransomware delivers a ransom note titled How To Restore Your Files.txt. This file is typically placed within affected directories and the desktop, informing victims of their data being stolen and encrypted, and instructing them to contact the attackers via a Session Messenger ID or email for negotiation on the decryption key. The note intimidates users, warning them about the irreversible consequences of attempting to restore the files independently.

Efforts to decrypt EndPoint files are met with challenges due to the advanced encryption methodologies implemented by the attackers. Unfortunately, there are currently no publicly available decryption tools specifically for files with the .endpoint extension, largely because the Babuk family utilizes secure techniques that only the attackers can reverse. Victims are urged not to pay the ransom, as it encourages the criminals and does not guarantee recovery of encrypted data. Instead, users should focus on preventive measures, such as regularly updating their systems and backing up critical data. While forensic and data recovery experts continue to try to develop decryption solutions, end-users need to remain vigilant against infection by maintaining up-to-date antivirus software and ensuring regular backups to circumvent potential data loss in future ransomware events.

How EndPoint Ransomware infects computers

EndPoint Ransomware, a variant from the Babuk family, infiltrates computers through various deceptive tactics that exploit human error and system vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals often deploy this malware via phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links, tricking users into executing the ransomware. Additionally, EndPoint can be distributed through compromised or fake websites, malicious advertisements, and peer-to-peer networks where unsuspecting users download infected files. The ransomware may also hitch a ride on pirated software, key generators, or through software vulnerabilities in outdated systems. Once inside a system, EndPoint encrypts files, appends the “.endpoint” extension, and demands a ransom for decryption, threatening data loss and financial harm if not addressed promptly. To protect against such infections, users should maintain updated security software, avoid suspicious downloads, and regularly back up their data.

1. Download EndPoint Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .endpoint 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 EndPoint Ransomware

EndPoint Ransomware files:


How To Restore Your Files.txt
{randomname}.exe


EndPoint Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .endpoint files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use the following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .endpoint 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 .endpoint 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 EndPoint 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 .endpoint files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select the type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose the 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 a 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 are no items in the list, choose an alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
2. Run it, and you will see a 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 an 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 EndPoint 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. EndPoint 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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