How to remove Silvertor ransomware

About this malware

Silvertor ransomware is nasty malware which locks files. Because of how easy it is to catch the threat, ransomware is classified as one of the most dangerous malware out there. Not all files are locked, as the ransomware looks for specific files. Users will find that photos, videos and documents will be targeted due to how essential they probably are to people. A special key is needed to unlock the files but only the crooks are to blame for this ransomware have it. A free decryption tool may be released at some point if malware specialists are able to crack the ransomware. Seeing as you do not have a lot of options, this might be the best one for you.

In addition to the encrypted files, a ransom note will also be placed on your PC. The note will clarify that your files have been encrypted and how you might restore them. You will not be shocked to know that paying hackers is not suggested. It wouldn’t surprise us if your money would simply be taken, without you getting anything. It is highly likely your money would go towards creating future malicious software. You also need to buy some kind of backup, so that you aren’t put in this situation again. If files have been backed up, you do not need to worry about file loss and could just remove Silvertor ransomware.

We’ll explain the spread methods more thoroughly later on but the short version is that you probably fell for a bogus update or opened a dangerous spam email. Both methods are commonly used by ransomware authors/distributors.

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Ransomware distribution methods

You can get infected in a couple of different ways, but as we’ve said previously, spam email and false updates are probably how you got the infection. If spam email was how you got the ransomware, you will need to learn how to spot dangerous spam email. Do not rush to open all attachments that end up in your inbox, you first need to make sure it is secure. Senders of malicious spam oftentimes pretend to be from notable companies so that people lower their guard and open emails without thinking. You could get an email with the sender claiming to be from Amazon, notifying you about some type of strange behavior on your account or a new purchase. Nevertheless, it’s easy to examine whether that’s actually true. Simply locate the actual email addresses the company uses and see if your sender’s is among them. What we also advise you use is a credible utility to scan the attached file before you open it.

If you recently installed some type of program update via questionable sources, that might have also been how the ransomware got in. Every now and then, when you visit dubious sites bogus software update alerts might appear, forcing you to install something pretty forcefully. Sometimes, when those false update offers appear via ads or banners, they seem legitimate. It is very doubtful anyone who knows how updates are suggested will ever engage with them, however. If you want to have an infection-free computer, never download anything from questionable sources. When an application needs to be updated, the software will notify you itself or it will happen automatically.

How does ransomware behave

As is probably clear by now, some of your files have been locked. File encryption might not be necessarily noticeable, and would have began quickly after you opened the contaminated file. Affected files will have a file extension attached to them, which will help you differentiate between locked files. Trying to open those files will be of no use because they have been encrypted using a powerful encryption algorithm. If you check your desktop or folders containing locked files, a ransom note should become visible, which ought to contain information on how to recover your files. Typically, ransom notes follow a certain pattern, they intimidate victims, request payments and threaten with permanent file elimination. Even if the hackers have the decryption tool, there won’t be a lot of people advising giving into the requests. Even after you pay, we doubt that cyber crooks will feel a sense of obligation to assist you. We also wouldn’t be shocked if you became a specific target next time because cyber crooks know you were willing to pay once.

You might have uploaded some of your files one a storage device, cloud or social media, so try to remember before even considering paying. We recommend you store all of your encrypted files somewhere, for when or if specialists specializing in malicious software manage to develop a free decryption tool. Whichever choice you choose, you will still have to uninstall Silvertor ransomware.

Having copies of your files is pretty important, so begin regularly making backups. If you don’t, you’ll end up in the same situation, with file loss becoming a pretty real possibility. There is a variety of backup options available, some more costly than others but if you have files that you value it’s worth buying one.

Silvertor ransomware elimination

We should mention that if you were searching for an explanation about what happened to your files, you should not be trying manual elimination. Download anti-malware program to get rid of the infection, because otherwise you’re risking doing additional harm to your computer. If anti-malware program cannot be launched, load your device in Safe Mode. As soon as your device loads in Safe Mode, allow the malicious software removal program to uninstall Silvertor ransomware. It should be said that malicious software removal program can’t help decrypt encrypted files, its goal is to erase the malware.

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Learn how to remove Silvertor ransomware from your computer

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

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

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