How to remove ZyNoXiOn Ransomware and decrypt .ZyNoXiOn files

What is ZyNoXiOn Ransomware

ZyNoXiOn is a file-encrypting virus that leaves significant damage after its penetration. It belongs to the family of Xorist-EnCiPhErEd Ransomware. Such programs are categorized as ransomware and restrict access to files by applying strong algorithms. All of the affected data get appended with .ZyNoXiOn extension. This means that a typical file like 1.mp4 will be changed to 1.mp4.ZyNoXiOn and reset its icon. Once the encryption process is done, users are facing the text file named HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt that contains ransom information.

Unfortunately, in most cases, you cannot decrypt data without the involvement of cybercriminals. This is why extortionists propose paying 0.13 BTC (roughly 900 USD) through the attached link to obtain special keys that will unlock the encrypted files. Once done, you have to contact them via their e-mail to get the promised tools. Luckily, with the help of contemporary tools designed by world-class laboratories, it is possible to delete ZyNoXiOn Ransomware and decrypt the infected data.

How ZyNoXiOn Ransomware infected your computer

Ransomware scrambles from different sources of penetration. The most popular ones are trojans, e-mail spam attacks, botnets, keyloggers, untrustworthy downloads, fake software cracking tools, and many others. The creators of ransomware send a stream of messages that contain malicious attachments or links. Such attachments may be disguised as MS Office documents, PDFs, executable files, and JavaScript files. Whichever you face, they all infect users with different malware after clicking or downloading them. Another well-known technique is via trojans. Trojans are a type of program designed to spread chain infections. This means that after it penetrated the device, your system will inevitably experience the installation of malicious software like ransomware, adware, browser hijackers, and so forth. Actually, it does not matter how ZyNoXiOn infected your system, most important is how you react to such infiltrations. Thus, in order to secure your data and evade further encryption, you should delete ZyNoXiOn from your computer by following the guideline below.

1. Download ZyNoXiOn Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .ZyNoXiOn 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 ZyNoXiOn Ransomware

ZyNoXiOn Ransomware files:


HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
{randomfilename}.exe


ZyNoXiOn Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .ZyNoXiOn files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .ZyNoXiOn 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 .ZyNoXiOn files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing of 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 ZyNoXiOn Ransomware and removed it 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 .ZyNoXiOn 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 ZyNoXiOn 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 storages, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives or remote network storages can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. ZyNoXiOn 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 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 is 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 very high level of anti-spam protection.

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