Get rid of Paradise ransomware

Is ransomware really that dangerous

Paradise ransomware is a piece of malware that is commonly known as ransomware as it takes your files hostage. File-encrypting malware generally infiltrates PCs using spam emails or dangerous downloads, and this one possibly used those very ways. File-encoding malware will encode your files as soon as it invades your device and ask for money, which is why we believe it to be a highly damaging threat. Malicious program specialists may be able to create a free decoding key or if you have backup, you might recover your files from there. But otherwise, there is a great chance you will lose your files. Paying the ransom doesn’t mean you will recover your files so take that into consideration if you are considering paying. What is possibly going to occur is the cyber crooks will just take your money without decrypting your data. We would advise that you abolish Paradise ransomware instead of going along with the requests.

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How does file-encrypting malware act

The most likely way you got the ransomware was through spam email. A contaminated file is attached to an email and sent to a lot of users. The ransomware will download onto the machine as soon as the email attachment is opened. This is why users are urged not to open all email attachments that end up in their inbox. Familiarize yourself with the signs of a contaminated email, like grammatical errors and Dear Sir or Mada, used instead of your name. A big red flag is the sender pressuring you to open the file adjoined to the email. Overall, be careful as any email attachment you receive might contain file-encoding malware. Downloads from unsecure websites are also a good method to contaminate your device with file-encrypting malicious software. Only trust trustworthy sites with secure, ransomware-free software.

Instantly upon entering, the ransomware will start encrypting your files. Your images, documents and other files will no longer be openable. The ransom note, which ought to become visible after encoding, will explain what has occurred and how the cyber crooks think you should advance. Obviously, you will be required to pay to restore the data. Victims, however, appear to forget that they are dealing with criminals, who can behave erratically. This is why we do not encourage giving them money. Take into consideration that even after payment, you might not get the decoding program. There is nothing stopping hackers from just taking your money, and leaving your files encoded. If backup is something you have, you may just remove Paradise ransomware and then restore the files. If you do not have backup, it would be smarter to invest the ransom sum into reputable backup after you terminate Paradise ransomware.

Paradise ransomware uninstallation

Anti-malware  is required so as to delete Paradise ransomware. If you are an inexperienced user, by hand Paradise ransomware elimination may be too harm for you. Unfortunately, even if you uninstall Paradise ransomware, the security utility won’t be able to recover your data

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Learn how to remove Paradise ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Paradise ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Paradise ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Paradise ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Paradise ransomware.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

b) Step 2. Remove Paradise ransomware.

You will now need to open your browser and download some kind of anti-malware software. Choose a trustworthy one, install it and have it scan your computer for malicious threats. When the ransomware is found, remove it. If, for some reason, you can't access Safe Mode with Networking, go with another option.

Step 2. Remove Paradise ransomware using System Restore

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
• b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

1. You will need to type in cd restore in the window that appears. Press Enter.
2. Type in rstrui.exe and again, press Enter.
3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again.
4. Press Yes.

While this should have taken care of the ransomware, you might want to download anti-malware just to be sure no other threats are lurking.  

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.
• b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions
• c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

While backup is essential, there is still quite a few users who do not have it. If you are one of them, you can try the below provided methods and you just might be able to recover files.

a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.

1. Download Data Recovery Pro, preferably from a trustworthy website.
2. Scan your device for recoverable files.
3. Recover them.

b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled, you can recover files through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Select Properties and then Previous versions.
4. Pick the version of the file you want to recover and press Restore.

c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

If you are lucky, the ransomware did not delete your shadow copies. They are made by your system automatically for when system crashes.

1. Go to the official website (shadowexplorer.com) and acquire the Shadow Explorer application.
2. Set up and open it.
3. Press on the drop down menu and pick the disk you want.
4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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