How to remove Rozbeh Ransomware and decrypt your files

What is Rozbeh Ransomware

Also known as R.Ransomware, Rozbeh is a ransomware infection that encrypts system-stored data to blackmail victims into paying money for its recovery. During encryption, it highlights blocked data by assigning random characters consisting of four symbols. For instance, a file like 1.pdf may change to 1.pdf.1ytu, 1.png to 1.png.7ufr, and so forth. Depending on what version of Rozbeh Ransomware made an attack on your system, instructions explaining how data can be recovered may be presented within text notes read_it.txt, readme.txt, or even in a separate pop-up window. It is also worth noting that the most recent ransom infection developed by Rozbeh swindlers is called Quax0r. Unlike other versions, it does not rename encrypted data and also displays its decryption guidelines in Command Prompt.

In general, all the ransom notes mentioned above contain identical patterns of guiding victims to pay the ransom – contact malware creators through Discord or, in some cases, by e-mail and send 1 Bitcoin (about $29,000 now) to the crypto address of cybercriminals. After the payment is done, extortionists promise to send a file decryptor along with the necessary key to unlock encrypted data. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases, encryption methods used by cybercriminals to render files inaccessible are complex, making manual decryption near-impossible. You can give it a try using some third-party instruments in our tutorial below, however, we are unable to guarantee they will actually work. A better and more secure method to restore your files is via backup copies. If there is a recent backup of data stored on some external device, it can be used to avoid paying the ransom. Moreover, trusting cybercriminals is always a risk – statistics show that many fool their victims and do not send any promised tools even after completing the payment. As an alternative, you may also save your encrypted files and keep them until a working decryption tool gets developed – there is a slight chance it does someday in the future. Before trying to recover your files without the help of cybercriminals (e.g. via backups), it is important to remove the virus and discontinue its malicious activity. You can do it in our tutorial below.

How Rozbeh Ransomware infected your computer

Ransomware and other types of infections distribute themselves using a number of ways. Phishing techniques hold a high place on the podium when it comes to successful infections. It is oftentimes implemented in attempts to spread malicious files or links via e-mail spam letters. Such letters are often disguised as something legitimate or important to trick users into opening different kinds of content. Files like Word, Excel, PDF, JavaScript, RAR, ZIP, and so forth can be attached to these messages. Although these files have nothing to do with malware on the initial basis, cybercriminals abuse their technical properties like macros to integrate and execute malware. Thus, if you received an unknown message with such files inside, ignore or even delete it immediately. Various malware is also actively spread via open-access pages where you can download pirated, cracked, or simply free software (e.g., Torrent clients, eMule, Gnutella, etc.). We advise you to beware of any unofficial and doubtful content you face on the web. Opt only for trusted/official resources and equip yourself with additional browsing tools such as AdBlock, which will hide most of the ads, including potentially dangerous ones.

1. Download Rozbeh Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for your 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 Rozbeh Ransomware

Rozbeh Ransomware files:


read_it.txt
readme.txt
{randomfilename}.exe


Rozbeh Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore your files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use the following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, which can decrypt your 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 your 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 Rozbeh 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 your 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 Rozbeh 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. Rozbeh 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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