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About this ransomware

RIGH extension ransomware is dangerous malware that will encrypt your files. Because of how easily the threat is caught, ransomware is categorized as one of the most harmful malicious software you could get. Once the ransomware has invaded, it will locate and encrypt certain files. Users often find that photos, videos and documents will be targeted due to how valuable they probably are to users. Unfortunately, in order to decrypt files, you require the decryption key, which the crooks behind this ransomware will try to sell you. The good news is that ransomware may be cracked by people specializing in malicious software, and a free decryption utility might become available. This is your best option if backup is not available.

Soon after you realize what’s going on, you’ll notice a ransom note. The note will clarify that files have been encrypted and the only way to get them back is to purchase a decryption program. We cannot exactly recommend you to pay for a decryption program. Hackers taking your money and not helping you recover files is not impossible. In addition, that payment is likely to go towards supporting other malicious software projects. Seeing as you’re thinking about paying cyber criminals, perhaps purchasing backup would be wiser. Just uninstall RIGH extension ransomware if you do have backup.

The malware’s distribution methods will be clarified more thoroughly later on but the short version is that you likely fell for a false update or opened a malicious spam email. We’re so sure about this since those methods are one of the most popular.

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How does ransomware spread

Even though you might get the infection in many ways, you probably acquired it through spam email or false update. We suggest you become familiar with how to recognize infected spam emails, if you believe ransomware infected your device when you opened a spam email attachment. Don’t rush to open every single attachment that lands in your inbox, you first have to check it is safe. It is also not strange to see crooks pretending to be from known companies, as a well-known company names would make people less apprehensive. Amazon may be displayed as the sender, for example, and that they are emailing you because weird behavior was noticed on the account or that a new purchase was made. Nevertheless, it is not difficult to examine these emails. Simply find a list of email addresses used by the company and see if your sender’s email address is in the list. If you are unsure scan the attached file with a malware scanner, just to be certain.

It’s also not impossible that bogus program updates were used for malware to get into. Those kinds of malicious software update offers typically pop up on suspicious websites. Bogus updates pushed through adverts or banners can also be encountered rather often. Still, for those who knows that real updates are never offered this way, it will immediately become obvious. If you do not wish your computer to be full of clutter or infected with malicious software, you ought to never download anything from unreliable sources. When your application requires an update, either the application in question will notify you, or it will automatically update.

How does ransomware behave

As is probably clear by now, certain files kept on your device have been encrypted. As soon as the infected file was opened, the encryption began, and you probably did not realize. You’ll notice that all affected files have an unusual extension added to them. Your files have been encrypted using a complicated encryption algorithm, so do not spend your time attempting to open them. Information about how your files could be restored will be provided in the ransom note. Ransomware notes are generally all the same, they let the victim know about file encryption and threaten them with file elimination if money isn’t paid. Giving into the demands isn’t something many will suggest, even if it may be the only way to restore files. Trusting people who encrypted your files in the first place to keep their word isn’t exactly the best idea. If you give into the demands now, cyber crooks could think you would pay a second time, thus you might be targeted particularly next time.

Instead of giving into the requests, check various storage devices and social media accounts to see whether your files are stored somewhere but you just cannot remember. If there are no other choices, back up the locked files and keep them for the future, it is not impossible that a malicious software researcher will release a free decryption utility and you might recover files. In any case, you need to erase RIGH extension ransomware from your computer.

Whether you opt to pay or not, or if there’s a free decryptor available, from this moment on, you must begin frequently backing up your files. Since the risk of losing your files is always there, take our advice. So as to keep your files safe, you’ll have to obtain backup, and there are a couple of options available, some more costly than others.

How to remove RIGH extension ransomware

If you aren’t very experienced with computers, opting for manual elimination may have disastrous consequences. If you do not wish to end up causing more harm to your system, malware removal program is your best choice. In some cases, people need to reboot their devices in Safe Mode in order to run anti-malware program successfully. Scan your computer, and when it is identified, erase RIGH extension ransomware. Regrettably, anti-malware program cannot unlock files, it’ll simply just take care of deleting the infection.

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Learn how to remove RIGH extension ransomware from your computer

Step 1. Remove RIGH extension ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP
  1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. win-xp-restart Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking win-xp-safe-mode Remove RIGH extension ransomware
For Windows 8/10 users
  1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart. win-10-restart Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking. win-10-boot-menu Remove RIGH extension ransomware

b) Step 2. Remove RIGH extension 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 RIGH extension ransomware using System Restore

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

For Windows 7/Vista/XP
  1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. win-xp-restart Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-xp-safe-mode Remove RIGH extension ransomware
For Windows 8/10 users
  1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart. win-10-restart Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-10-boot-menu Remove RIGH extension ransomware

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. command-promt-restore Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again. windows-restore-point Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  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

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. data-recovery-pro Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  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. windows-previous-version Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  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. shadow-explorer Remove RIGH extension ransomware
  4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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