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About this infection

Voyager ransomware is the kind of malware that will lock your files, which is why if you have it, your files cannot be opened. Ransomware is how this type of malware is more known. If you recall having opened a spam email attachment, clicking on an advert when visiting questionable sites or downloading from sources that would be considered suspicious, that’s how you may have gotten the contamination. We’ll discuss this further in the following section. Become familiar with how ransomware spreads, because there might be dire consequences otherwise. If ransomware isn’t something you have come across before, it may be especially troublesome to find all your files encrypted. A ransom note should appear soon after the files become locked, and it will explain that you must pay money in exchange for file recovery. Do not forget who you’re dealing with if you consider paying the ransom, because it is dubious cyber crooks will take the trouble sending a decryptor. It’s much more likely that you’ll be ignored after you make the payment than receive a decryptor. By paying, you’d also be supporting an industry that does hundreds of millions worth of damages every year. There’s also some likelihood that a malware researcher was able to crack the ransomware, which means they could have released a a free decryption program. At least try to find a decryption tool before you even think about giving into the demands. If you did take care to set up a backup, just eliminate Voyager ransomware and proceed to recover files.

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How does ransomware spread

If you want this to be the only time you encounter ransomware, we suggest you attentively read the following paragraphs. Typically, simple methods are usually employed to contaminate systems, but it’s also possible contamination occurred through something more sophisticated. Low-level ransomware creators/distributors tend to use methods that do not need advanced knowledge, like sending spam or hosting the infection on download platforms. Spam email attachments are perhaps one of the most common ways. The file infected with malware was attached to an email that was made to appear convincing, and sent to hundreds or even thousands of possible victims. Generally, those emails are rather obvious, but if you have never dealt with them before, it might not be so. If you pay enough attention, you would notice particular signs that make it evident, like the sender having a nonsense email address, or countless mistakes in the text. What you might also notice is known company names used because that would put you at ease. Thus, even if you do know the sender, always check whether the email address matches to the actual sender’s address. If the email lacks your name, that ought to raise suspicion. Senders whose attached files are important enough to be opened ought to know your name, thus would include it in the greeting, instead of a general Sir/Madam or Customer. Let’s say you’re a customer of Amazon, an email they send you will have your name (or the one you have given them) included in the greeting, since it’s done automatically.

If you have just skipped the whole section, just remember that looking into the sender’s identity before opening the attached file is essential. And when on a questionable website, avoid adverts as much as possible. If you do, you might be taken to a site hosting ransomware. Whatever the advertisement is endorsing, don’t interact with it. Furthermore, you should refrain from downloading from unreliable sources. If Torrents are your preferred download source, at least download only torrents that have been checked by other users. Ransomware, or other malware, might also enter through certain flaws in software. So that those vulnerabilities can’t be exploited, you have to update your programs as soon as an update becomes available. Updates are released regularly by vendors, all you have to do is install them.

How does file-encrypting malware behave

The file encrypting malware will begin searching for certain files to encrypt as soon as you open it. Files targeted for encryption will be documents, media files (photos, video, music) and everything you hold valuable. A strong encryption algorithm will be employed for locking the files ransomware has located. The ones that have been encrypted will now contain an unknown file extension. A ransom message ought to then pop up, which will offer you to buy a decryption utility. The amount asked is different, depending on the ransomware, but will be somewhere between $50 and $1000, to be paid in digital currency. While a lot of malware specialists don’t recommend paying, it’s your choice to make. You ought to also research other ways data restoring could be accomplished. Maybe a free decryption tool has been developed by malware specialists. Try to remember if you have backed up at least some of your files somewhere. You could also try to restore files via Shadow Explorer, the ransomware may have not touched the Shadow copies of your files. If you do not want this situation to reoccur, make sure you regularly back up your files. If backup is available, you should only access it after you fully uninstall Voyager ransomware.

Voyager ransomware removal

Unless you’re absolutely certain about what you are doing, we do not suggest you try manual uninstallation. You could bring about permanent harm to your system, if you make an error. A wiser idea would be to use an anti-malware software because it would eliminate the infection for you. Those utilities are made to uninstall Voyager ransomware and similarly malicious threats, so there shouldn’t be issue. It won’t be able to assist you in data restoring, however, as it does not have that functionality. Instead, you will have to research other ways to recover data.

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Learn how to remove Voyager ransomware from your computer

Step 1. Remove Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking win-xp-safe-mode Remove Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove Voyager ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking. win-10-boot-menu Remove Voyager ransomware

b) Step 2. Remove Voyager 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 Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-xp-safe-mode Remove Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove Voyager ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-10-boot-menu Remove Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again. windows-restore-point Remove Voyager 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 Voyager 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 Voyager 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 Voyager ransomware
  4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

* SpyHunter scanner, published on this site, is intended to be used only as a detection tool. More info on SpyHunter. To use the removal functionality, you will need to purchase the full version of SpyHunter. If you wish to uninstall SpyHunter, click here.

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