Remove MadBit Ransomware

What can be said about file-encrypting malware

MadBit ransomware may be the ransomware to blame for your file encryption. The most probable way you got the file-encrypting malicious software was via spam emails and malicious downloads. Ransomware is a very harmful piece of damaging software since it encrypts files, and demands that you pay to get them back. Malware researchers might be able to create a free decoding key or if you have backup copes of your files, you might get your files back from there. Other than that, it may not be possible to restore your data. But what about paying the ransom, you could think, but we must caution you that it doesn’t guarantee file decryption. There are of cases when file-encoding malicious software developers just take the money and leave the files as they are, encoded. It’s your choice if you want to pay but we encourage you terminate MadBit ransomware instead.

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How does ransomware behave

File-encrypting malicious software doesn’t need sophisticated spread methods, and infection for the most part happens via spam email. Adjoining a contaminated file to an email and sending it to many users is all that has to be done by malware developers so as to infect. The ransomware will be able to download onto the PC as soon as the email attachment is opened. Careless or less informed users may be putting their devices in danger because they open every single email attachment they receive. You should be able to differentiate an infected email from a secure one without difficulty, you just need to learn the signs. Be especially cautious of senders pressuring you into opening the file attached. In general, be careful as any email attachment that lands in your inbox can be malware. When you download from unsecure portals, you could also be opening your operating system for file-encrypting malicious software. Avoid doubtful web pages and trust only dependable ones, so as to bypass a file-encrypting malware contamination.

Your data will be encoded before you even understand what is going on. The major targets of the contamination will be images, documents and videos. After the encryption process is complete, you should be able to locate a ransom note, if it does not open on automatically, it should be found in all folders that hold the encrypted data. The note will state that you need to pay in order to recover your files. Victims, however, appear to forget that they are doing business with cyber criminals, whose actions might be erratic. Therefore, paying wouldn’t be the best idea. Bear in mind that even after payment, you may not get the decoding program. Do not believe that just taking your money and not giving you anything in return is beneath them. If backup is something you have, you may just delete MadBit ransomware and proceed to restore the data. Instead of giving into the requests, buy credible backup and uninstall MadBit ransomware.

MadBit ransomware elimination

Anti-malware  is required so as to remove MadBit ransomware. If you are an inexperienced user, manual MadBit ransomware removal might be too harm for you. We ought to note, however, that the security tool will not decrypt your files, it will only eliminate MadBit ransomware

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Learn how to remove MadBit ransomware from your computer

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

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

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