How to remove Labour Ransomware and decrypt .labour files

What is Labour Ransomware

Detected during a malware sample examination on VirusTotal, Labour Ransomware is a type of cyber malicious software that encrypts files on infected systems, effectively taking them hostage. Upon encryption, it appends the .labour extension to the original file names, transforming files like 1.jpg into 1.jpg.labour. Victims are alerted to the encryption through a ransom note created as a text file named README.txt, typically placed in prominent directories. The note demands the victim email the attacker (often to email addresses like bfe1234@yahoo.com) and provide a unique ID alongside a private IP address. Additionally, it threatens the publication of sensitive files on deep web forums if the ransom isn’t paid promptly. Generally, paying the ransom is not advisable as attackers frequently fail to provide legitimate decryption tools even after payment.

Decrypting .labour files presents a significant challenge due to the sophisticated encryption algorithms employed by the ransomware’s developers, who typically store the decryption keys on remote servers. Currently, no free decryption tools are available for Labour Ransomware, which underscores the importance of preventing infections in the first place. Restoring encrypted files often necessitates either having a backup of the data from before the infection or using data recovery tools that might not always succeed. While antivirus solutions like SpyHunter can remove the ransomware from the system to prevent further encryption, they can’t decrypt the already affected files. Victims are strongly urged to report ransom demands to official authorities and use reliable backup practices to mitigate such risks in the future.

How Labour Ransomware infects computers

Labour Ransomware typically infiltrates computers through various deceptive methods, most commonly via email attachments containing malicious files or links. Cybercriminals disguise these emails to appear legitimate, enticing users to click on attachments or links that trigger the ransomware download. Additionally, Labour can exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software or operating systems, making it crucial to keep systems updated. Other methods include malicious ads, compromised websites, and pirated software or key generators, which users may download unknowingly. Once executed, the ransomware swiftly encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption, threatening data loss or exposure to ensure compliance.

1. Download Labour Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .labour 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 Labour Ransomware

Labour Ransomware files:


README.txt
{randomname}.exe


Labour Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .labour files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use the following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .labour 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 .labour 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 Labour 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 .labour 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 Labour 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. Labour 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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