How to remove Roghe Ransomware and decrypt .enc files

What is Roghe Ransomware

Roghe is a ransomware virus targeting personal data of victims. After the malware infects a targeted system, it starts encryption of potentially important files making them inaccessible until a decryption key is retrieved. During the encryption process, Roghe Ransomware assigns the .enc extension to infected files. For instance, a file like 1.pdf will turn to 1.pdf.enc and so forth with other affected files. Once all files become enciphered, the virus changes the desktop wallpapers and force-opens a pop-up window that features decryption guidelines.

The text featured on newly-assigned wallpapers lets users know they have been infected and encourages them to follow instructions from the opened pop-up window. In addition, it also features a QR code leading to more information about the malware. The “Roghe Decryptor” window says victims have 15 minutes to retrieve the key and paste it for unlocking access to files – otherwise, the encrypted files will be deleted forever. It also says that within 20 minutes operating system will be inaccessible, essentially becoming locked.

Unfortunately, the window does not provide any further clear information on how to retrieve this key and therefore prevent the stated threats. However, as a rule, many developers behind ransomware infections demand their victims pay a ransom (usually in some cryptocurrency). Please note that even if there is such a possibility, trusting threat actors is not recommended. Although they are usually the only figures able to decrypt access to files, some of them still end up fooling their victims even after receiving the payments.

Alas, no third-party tool is officially capable of cracking the ciphers applied by Roghe Ransomware. At the moment, the only free and guaranteed option to recover your data is to do so from available backup copies. Backups are copies of data stored on external storage devices (e.g., USB pen drives, external hard drives, SSDs, and etc.). It is advised to make regular backups to be able to recover fresh copies of data that has been lost for whatever reason, including ransomware attacks. If there is no backup available, you can also try some third-party utilities from our guide below or attempt to recover from windows shadow copies, which may work in rare cases.

Unless you are going to collaborate with extortionists, please note that deleting ransomware is crucial to not let it encrypt other files at the time of manual recovery or spread to other systems working in the same network. It is also important to remove it after decrypting files with cybercriminals if you decide to. Follow our guide below to do so and get protection against such threats in the future.

How Roghe Ransomware infected your computer

A number of channels can open a path for ransomware to infect your system – via phishing e-mail letters, unprotected RDP configuration infected software installers (pirated or cracked), exploit kits, trojans, fake updates/license cracking tools, unreliable ads, backdoors, keyloggers, and other dubious channels. As a rule, users become infected after getting pushed to download and open some malicious file or link. Such a technique can be seen in fake email letters in which cybercriminals disguise attachments as legitimate files (.DOCX, .XLSX, .PDF, .EXE, .ZIP, .RAR, or .JS). By impersonating reputable companies (e.g., delivery companies, tax authorities, banks, and so forth), such emails successfully trick inexperienced users into clicking harmful links or downloading malware.

Whether you end up believing what they say or simply get curious to view the attached content, interacting with it can be dangerous and lead to the installation of malware. Links attached to malvertising e-mails can lead to fake websites proposing malicious software or asking for users’ credentials. Thus, you should always avoid interacting with dubious download sources, torrent-sharing pages, suspicious ads, potentially malicious attachments/links, and other kinds of potentially compromised content. Download software only from official resources to prevent drive-by (stealth) installations of malware. Read our guide below for more information on protecting against ransomware and other forms of malware.

1. Download Roghe Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .enc 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 Roghe Ransomware

Roghe Ransomware files:


{randomname}.exe


Roghe Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .enc files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

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

Download RakhniDecryptor

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 .enc 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 Roghe 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 .enc 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 Roghe 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. Roghe 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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