How to remove Lumino_Ransom Ransomware and decrypt .lumino_locked files

What is Lumino_Ransom Ransomware

Lumino_Ransom is a ransomware infection designed to encrypt access to data. During encryption, it appends the .lumino_locked extension to all blocked data. For instance, a file previously named 1.pdf will change to 1.pdf.lumino_locked and become no longer accessible. In addition, the researched variant of Lumino_Ransom Ransomware also created four hundred completely empty files on the desktop (named from Lumine1 to Lumine400 in sequential order). Immediately after successful encryption, the ransomware displayed an untitled note with gradually appearing instructions (both in English and French).

This note informs victims about encryption and says it is possible to retrieve a decryption password for free – by contacting cybercriminals via their e-mail address. Victims are also given only 20 seconds to memorize or copy the content of the note as it will close automatically after the time expires. We have not found any information on whether the claims made by cybercriminals about free decryption are actually true. You can give it a try yourself and see how it goes. As a rule, developers of ransomware demand victims to pay money for their decryption keys and software. It is usually not recommended to collaborate with extortionists when it comes to paying the ransom – many end up scammers and do not send any promised means of decryption. Unfortunately, decryption without the help of cybercriminals is often impossible – due to strong encryption ciphers and private keys assigned during restriction. This is the case with Lumino_Ransom Ransomware as well. Unless cybercriminals actually give the claimed decryption for free, the best option users can rely on is to recover files via backup copies. If such are available on external storage (like a USB flash card or hard drive), you can easily delete the virus and copy the data back to your system. Alternatively, you can also try some free reputable third-party decryption/recovery tools from our guide, however, we cannot guarantee that they will be able to deal with .lumino_locked files. Before trying any recovery method that excludes the participation of swindlers, it is important to get rid of the ransomware infection. Do so in our instructions below.

How Lumino_Ransom Ransomware infected your computer

A large number of ransomware infections are committed via channels like trojans, deceptive third-party downloads, fake software updates/installers, backdoors, keyloggers, botnets, system exploits, and e-mail spam letters. Cybercriminals tend to target inexperienced users whom they try to bait into executing (opening) malicious attachments or links that can be included within e-mail spam letters. To make users more motivated for opening malicious attachments, cybercriminals cover their letters under the names of legitimate companies or entities (e.g., delivery companies, tax authorities, banks, and so forth). For instance, it can be a fake message encouraging users to open a file with bill information. Unfortunately, doing so can expose you to facing an imminent ransomware infection. Files with .DOCX, .XLSX, .PDF, .EXE, .ZIP, .RAR, .JS, and other extensions are often the ones cybercriminals abuse to deliver various infections. While such formats have nothing to do with malware on the initial basis, cybercriminals have learned how to configure them for executing the installation of malicious infections. Therefore, you should beware of opening them. In addition, it is also worth-avoiding downloads of software on unofficial or dubious pages. Read our guide below to know how one can protect himself against ransomware and other threats in the future.

1. Download Lumino_Ransom Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .lumino_locked 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 Lumino_Ransom Ransomware

Lumino_Ransom Ransomware files:


Untitled.txt
{randomname}.exe


Lumino_Ransom Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .lumino_locked files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .lumino_locked 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 .lumino_locked 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 Lumino_Ransom 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 .lumino_locked 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 Lumino_Ransom 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. Lumino_Ransom 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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