How to eliminate CONTI ransomware from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is CONTI?
CONTI is malicious software classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".CONTI" extension.
For example, a file originally called "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.CONTI" following encryption. After the encryption process is complete, a text file ("CONTI_README.txt") is created on the victim's desktop.
Screenshot of files encrypted by CONTI ransomware:
CONTI ransomware in detail
The ransom message ("CONTI_README.txt") is brief and simply states that the system has been locked. To decrypt their data, users are instructed to establish contact with the cyber criminals behind CONTI malware. There are two email addresses provided for this purpose.
The message ends with a warning that victims must not use third party decryption tools/software to recover their files. In most cases of ransomware infections, decryption is impossible without involvement of the criminals responsible. In such instances, decryption tools obtained from other sources can lead to permanent data damage.
More information about ransomware
Decryption might be possible, if the malicious program in question is still in development and/or has bugs (flaws). Whatever the case, you are strongly advised against communicating with and/or meeting the demands of cyber criminals. They cannot be trusted and often, despite paying, victims do not receive the promised decryption tools/software.
Therefore, their files remain encrypted beyond repair, and they also experience significant financial loss. To prevent CONTI ransomware from further encryption, it must be removed from the operating system, however, this will not restore already encrypted data.
The only viable solution is to recover it from a backup, if one was made prior to the infection and was stored in a separate location (so as not to have been affected by CONTI).
Similarities between ransomware variants
Ransomware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption - hellomynameisransom, Bboo, SNTG and Moncrypt are some examples of other malicious programs within this classification. Main differences include cryptographic algorithm used (symmetric or asymmetric) and size of ransom.
The demanded payments tend to range between three and four digit sums (in USD). Digital currencies (e.g. cryptocurrencies, pre-paid vouchers, etc.) are used for the ransoms, since these transactions are difficult/impossible to trace. To ensure data integrity, you are advised to keep backups on remote servers and/or unplugged storage devices.
Preferably, multiple backup copies in several different locations.
How did ransomware infect my computer?
The most common proliferation methods of ransomware and other malware are via Trojans, spam campaigns, illegal activation ("cracking") tools, fake updaters and untrusted download sources.
The term "spam campaigns" defines thousands of deceptive/scam emails sent on a large scale. These messages are often presented as "official", "important", "priority" and so on. They have infectious files attached to (or linked within) them.
The dangerous attachments come in various formats (e.g. archive and executable files, PDF and Microsoft Office documents, JavaScript, etc.). When these files are executed, run or otherwise opened, the infection is process initiated. Rather than activating licensed products, illegal activation tools ("cracks") can download/install malicious software.
Fake updaters infect systems by exploiting flaws of outdated programs or by installing malware rather than the promised updates. Untrustworthy download channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.) and other third party downloaders can offer malicious content for downloading.
| Name | CONTI virus |
| Threat Type | Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker. |
| Encrypted Files Extension | .CONTI, .6p5cl |
| Ransom Demand Message | CONTI_README.txt |
| Cyber Criminal Contact | mantiticvi1976@protonmail.com fahydremu1981@protonmail.com, frosculandra1975@protonmail.com, trafyralhi1988@protonmail.com, sanctornopul1986@protonmail.com, ringpawslanin1984@protonmail.com, liebupneoplan19@protonmail.com, stivobemun1979@protonmail.com, guifullcharti1970@protonmail.com, phrasitliter1981@protonmail.com, elsleepamlen1988@protonmail.com, southbvilolor1973@protonmail.com, glocadboysun1978@protonmail.com, carbedispgret1983@protonmail.com, listun@protonmail.com, mirtum@protonmail.com, maxgary777@protonmail.com, ranosfinger@protonmail.com, bootsdurslecne1976@protonmail.com, rinmayturly1972@protonmail.com, niggchiphoter1974@protonmail.com, lebssickronne1982@protonmail.com, daybayriki1970@protonmail.com |
| Detection Names | Avast (Win32:Malware-gen), BitDefender (DeepScan:Generic.Ransom.AmnesiaE.634), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Generik.EBKALVO), Kaspersky (Trojan.Win32.DelShad.cmo), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension (for example, my.docx.locked). A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom (usually in bitcoins) to unlock your files. |
| Distribution methods | Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads. |
| Damage | All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
How to protect yourself from ransomware infections
Do not open suspicious or irrelevant emails, especially those received from unknown or suspect senders (addresses). Any attachments or links present in dubious mail must never be opened, as these files are the potential origin of an infection. All downloads should be performed only from official and verified sources.
Programs should be activated and updated with tools/functions, provided by legitimate developers. Do not use illegal activation ("cracking") tools or third party updaters, as they are high-risk and can cause malware infections. Have a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite installed and kept up to date.
Use this software to perform regular system scans and for the removal of detected threats/issues. If your computer is already infected with CONTI, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this ransomware.
Screenshot of the ransom notec ("CONTI_README.txt"):
Text in this ransom note:
Your system is LOCKED. Write us on the emails:
mantiticvi1976@protonmail.com
fahydremu1981@protonmail.comDO NOT TRY to decrypt files using other software.
Screenshot of the data leaking website:
Other variants of ransom notes created by CONTI:
Text in this note:
The network is LOCKED. Do not try to use other software. For decryption KEY write HERE:
flapalinta1950@protonmail.com
xersami@protonmail.com
Text in this note:
Your system is locked down. Do not try to decrypt, otherwise you will damage fails. For decryption tool write on the email:
wellproxadsit1980@protonmail.com
mabuhyli1982@protonmail.comIf you do not pay, we will publish all private data on hxxp://conti.news/
Text in this note:
The system LOCKED. For decryption key write on:
rootlogin12@protonmail.com
Do not try to use other software.
Text in this note:
The system is LOCKED. Do not use OTHER software. For DECRYPTOR write on the emails:
neucomsiocia1980@protonmail.com
renviotiori1976@protonmail.com
Update August 26, 2020 - Research shows that cyber criminals behind CONTI ransomware now threaten victims to upload their files on a certain data leak site (see screenshot above). It is known that they already have uploaded data of more than 20 victims, including some well-known companies.
Additionally, victims of CONTI attack are now being provided with modified ransom notes (they mention about data leak sites).
Update September 3, 2020 - Cyber criminals are continually releasing new variants of CONTI ransomware which now append random file extensions (e.g., ".advmj", ".smphr", ".YZXXX", ".YFSEK", ".FMOPQ", ".XMEYU", ".WHAUN", ".AWSAK", ".AJVJC", ".QMIBK", ".PASWV", ".V00Zb", ".eph2A", ".YRJQR", ".LvOYK", ".JXKJN", ".NL2ST", ".XKLKO", ".MUUAZ", ".OUQYN", ".RHOQR", ".QGGJX", ".EEXPL", ".ZG7Ak", ".EZIVK", ".LXQFD", ".QPDUV", ".EEWSB", ".NEWCD", ".UWTJF", ".9ZMxr", ".MVDKV", ".XCDZI", ".SQYZO", ".GRURN", ".XKLKO", ".TJMBK", ".TXGVL", ".BYETO", ".ZLAKO", ".FBSYW", ".KCWTT", ".PMQHP", ".MRBNY", ".UBCGP", ".UAHCW", ".DFVXV", ".WENWZ", ".KSLHB", ".IUAGT", ".EXQED", ".FNYEZ", ".JVUAE", ".CVOSI", ".YHODQ", ".RZQNV", ".MABDG", ".YTZTG", ".J24r4", ".MYURQ", ".UQWZI", ".GFYPK", ".HJAWF", ".SSDOX", ".ALNBR", ".EXTEN", ".oQnJW", ".ICIQE", ".BGQHM", ".UYPFK", ".JCVID", ".TJNWF", ".Ouqmb", ".FAHOE", ".NKDCT", ".LCODG", ".YDNPB", ".PYZWR", ".l1uzX", ".QTBHS", ".Xo7T8", ".LRYDJ", ".wjzPe", ".ZXQSZ", ".LMg2m", ".vHDfQ", ".EQETI", ".GQWTI", ".FEALC", ".UHIPV", ".PUUUK", ".F293N", ".YWSCE", ".PSSZI", ".AGKBR", etc.) instead of ".CONTI". The ransom notes, however, remain the same (only the email addresses and the filename ["R3ADM3.txt"] are different).
Screenshots of yet another CONTI ransomware's variant - ITTZN:
Ransom note ("R3ADM3.txt"):
Text presented within:
All of your files are currently encrypted by CONTI ransomware.
If you try to use any additional recovery software - the files might be damaged or lost.To make sure that we REALLY CAN recover data - we offer you to decrypt samples.
You can contact us for further instructions through our website :
TOR VERSION :
(you should download and install TOR browser first hxxps://torproject.org)hxxp://m232fdxbfmbrcehbrj5iayknxnggf6niqfj6x4iedrgtab4qupzjlaid.onion
HTTPS VERSION :
hxxps://contirecovery.infoYOU SHOULD BE AWARE!
Just in case, if you try to ignore us. We've downloaded your data and are ready to publish it on out news website if you do not respond. So it will be better for both sides if you contact us ASAP.---BEGIN ID---
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---END ID---
Screenshot of files encrypted by this variant (".ITTZN" extension):
Screenshot of a ransom note delivered by yet another variant of CONTI ransomware which appends ".SYTCO" extension:
Text presented within:
Аll оf уоur files аrе currеntlу еncrуptеd bу CОNTI rаnsоmwаrе.
If you try to use any additional recovery software - the files might be damaged or lost.To make sure that we REALLY CAN recover data - we offer you to decrypt samples.
You can contact us for further instructions through:
Our email
niggchiphoter1974@protonmail.comOur website
TOR VERSION :
(you should download and install TOR browser first https://torproject.org)hxxp://m232fdxbfmbrcehbrj5iayknxnggf6niqfj6x4iedrgtab4qupzjlaid.onion
HTTPS VERSION :
hxxps://contirecovery.best
YOU SHOULD BE AWARE!
Just in case, if you try to ignore us. We've downloaded your data and are ready to publish it on out news website if you do not respond. So it will be better for both sides if you contact us ASAP---BEGIN ID---
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---END ID---
Screenshot of files encrypted by this CONTI ransomware variant (".SYTCO" extension):
Screenshot of a ransom note delivered by yet another variant of CONTI ransomware (".KKBKR" extension):
Text presented within:
All of your files are currently encrypted by CONTI strain.
As you know (if you don't - just "google it"), all of the data that has been encrypted by our software cannot be recovered by any means without contacting our team directly.
If you try to use any additional recovery software - the files might be damaged, so if you are willing to try - try it on the data of the lowest value.To make sure that we REALLY CAN get your data back - we offer you to decrypt 2 random files completely free of charge.
You can contact our team directly for further instructions through our website :
TOR VERSION :
(you should download and install TOR browser first hxxps://torproject.org)hxxp://m232fdxbfmbrcehbrj5iayknxnggf6niqfj6x4iedrgtab4qupzjlaid.onion
hxxpS VERSION :
hxxps://contirecovery.bestYOU SHOULD BE AWARE!
Just in case, if you try to ignore us. We've downloaded a pack of your internal data and are ready to publish it on out news website if you do not respond. So it will be better for both sides if you contact us as soon as possible.---BEGIN ID---
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---END ID---
Screenshot of a website that CONTI ransomware's note leads users to:
Text presented within:
CONTI Recovery service
If you are looking at this page right now, that means that your network was succesfully breached by CONTI team.
All of your files, databases, application files etc were encrypted with military-grade algorithms.
If you are looking for a free decryption tool right now - there's none.
Antivirus labs, researches, security solution providers, law agencies won't help you to decrypt the data.
If you are interested in out assistance upon this matter - you should upload README.TXT file to be provided with further instructions upon decryption.
Web mirror
Tor mirror
Update March 15, 2022 - back in February, the cyber criminals behind CONTI ransomware publicly announced their support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In late February, internal conversations spanning two years between these criminals were leaked in retaliation. In addition to non-ransomware-related discussions, the publicized information included training details, hacking tools, and source codes. The chats include repetitions of Kremlin-fueled propaganda, vilification of Ukraine and the country's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversations were rife with vulgarities and slurs, as well as casual sexism, misogyny, and homophobia. More information on this leak and the cyber criminals' chat transcripts (translated and originals) can be found in an article by Micah Lee on The Intercept.
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Video suggesting what steps should be taken in case of a ransomware infection:
Quick menu:
- What is CONTI virus?
- STEP 1. Reporting ransomware to authorities.
- STEP 2. Isolating the infected device.
- STEP 3. Identifying the ransomware infection.
- STEP 4. Searching for ransomware decryption tools.
- STEP 5. Restoring files with data recovery tools.
- STEP 6. Creating data backups.
If you are a victim of a ransomware attack we recommend reporting this incident to authorities. By providing information to law enforcement agencies you will help track cybercrime and potentially assist in the prosecution of the attackers. Here's a list of authorities where you should report a ransomware attack. For the complete list of local cybersecurity centers and information on why you should report ransomware attacks, read this article.
List of local authorities where ransomware attacks should be reported (choose one depending on your residence address):
USA - Internet Crime Complaint Centre IC3
United Kingdom - Action Fraud
Spain - Policía Nacional
France - Ministère de l'Intérieur
Germany - Polizei
Italy - Polizia di Stato
The Netherlands - Politie
Poland - Policja
Portugal - Polícia Judiciária
Isolating the infected device:
Some ransomware-type infections are designed to encrypt files within external storage devices, infect them, and even spread throughout the entire local network. For this reason, it is very important to isolate the infected device (computer) as soon as possible.
Step 1: Disconnect from the internet.
The easiest way to disconnect a computer from the internet is to unplug the Ethernet cable from the motherboard, however, some devices are connected via a wireless network and for some users (especially those who are not particularly tech-savvy), disconnecting cables may seem troublesome. Therefore, you can also disconnect the system manually via Control Panel:
Navigate to the "Control Panel", click the search bar in the upper-right corner of the screen, enter "Network and Sharing Center" and select search result: 
Click the "Change adapter settings" option in the upper-left corner of the window: 
Right-click on each connection point and select "Disable". Once disabled, the system will no longer be connected to the internet. To re-enable the connection points, simply right-click again and select "Enable". 
Step 2: Unplug all storage devices.
As mentioned above, ransomware might encrypt data and infiltrate all storage devices that are connected to the computer. For this reason, all external storage devices (flash drives, portable hard drives, etc.) should be disconnected immediately, however, we strongly advise you to eject each device before disconnecting to prevent data corruption:
Navigate to "My Computer", right-click on each connected device, and select "Eject": 
Step 3: Log-out of cloud storage accounts.
Some ransomware-type might be able to hijack software that handles data stored within "the Cloud". Therefore, the data could be corrupted/encrypted. For this reason, you should log-out of all cloud storage accounts within browsers and other related software. You should also consider temporarily uninstalling the cloud-management software until the infection is completely removed.
Identify the ransomware infection:
To properly handle an infection, one must first identify it. Some ransomware infections use ransom-demand messages as an introduction (see the WALDO ransomware text file below).
This, however, is rare. In most cases, ransomware infections deliver more direct messages simply stating that data is encrypted and that victims must pay some sort of ransom. Note that ransomware-type infections typically generate messages with different file names (for example, "_readme.txt", "READ-ME.txt", "DECRYPTION_INSTRUCTIONS.txt", "DECRYPT_FILES.html", etc.). Therefore, using the name of a ransom message may seem like a good way to identify the infection. The problem is that most of these names are generic and some infections use the same names, even though the delivered messages are different and the infections themselves are unrelated. Therefore, using the message filename alone can be ineffective and even lead to permanent data loss (for example, by attempting to decrypt data using tools designed for different ransomware infections, users are likely to end up permanently damaging files and decryption will no longer be possible even with the correct tool).
Another way to identify a ransomware infection is to check the file extension, which is appended to each encrypted file. Ransomware infections are often named by the extensions they append (see files encrypted by Qewe ransomware below).
This method is only effective, however, when the appended extension is unique - many ransomware infections append a generic extension (for example, ".encrypted", ".enc", ".crypted", ".locked", etc.). In these cases, identifying ransomware by its appended extension becomes impossible.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to identify a ransomware infection is to use the ID Ransomware website. This service supports most existing ransomware infections. Victims simply upload a ransom message and/or one encrypted file (we advise you to upload both if possible).
The ransomware will be identified within seconds and you will be provided with various details, such as the name of the malware family to which the infection belongs, whether it is decryptable, and so on.
Example 1 (Qewe [Stop/Djvu] ransomware):
Example 2 (.iso [Phobos] ransomware):
If your data happens to be encrypted by ransomware that is not supported by ID Ransomware, you can always try searching the internet by using certain keywords (for example, a ransom message title, file extension, provided contact emails, crypto wallet addresses, etc.).
Search for ransomware decryption tools:
Encryption algorithms used by most ransomware-type infections are extremely sophisticated and, if the encryption is performed properly, only the developer is capable of restoring data. This is because decryption requires a specific key, which is generated during the encryption. Restoring data without the key is impossible. In most cases, cybercriminals store keys on a remote server, rather than using the infected machine as a host. Dharma (CrySis), Phobos, and other families of high-end ransomware infections are virtually flawless, and thus restoring data encrypted without the developers' involvement is simply impossible. Despite this, there are dozens of ransomware-type infections that are poorly developed and contain a number of flaws (for example, the use of identical encryption/decryption keys for each victim, keys stored locally, etc.). Therefore, always check for available decryption tools for any ransomware that infiltrates your computer.
Finding the correct decryption tool on the internet can be very frustrating. For this reason, we recommend that you use the No More Ransom Project and this is where identifying the ransomware infection is useful. The No More Ransom Project website contains a "Decryption Tools" section with a search bar. Enter the name of the identified ransomware, and all available decryptors (if there are any) will be listed.
Restore files with data recovery tools:
Depending on the situation (quality of ransomware infection, type of encryption algorithm used, etc.), restoring data with certain third-party tools might be possible. Therefore, we advise you to use the Recuva tool developed by CCleaner. This tool supports over a thousand data types (graphics, video, audio, documents, etc.) and it is very intuitive (little knowledge is necessary to recover data). In addition, the recovery feature is completely free.
Step 1: Perform a scan.
Run the Recuva application and follow the wizard. You will be prompted with several windows allowing you to choose what file types to look for, which locations should be scanned, etc. All you need to do is select the options you're looking for and start the scan. We advise you to enable the "Deep Scan" before starting, otherwise, the application's scanning capabilities will be restricted.
Wait for Recuva to complete the scan. The scanning duration depends on the volume of files (both in quantity and size) that you are scanning (for example, several hundred gigabytes could take over an hour to scan). Therefore, be patient during the scanning process. We also advise against modifying or deleting existing files, since this might interfere with the scan. If you add additional data (for example, downloading files/content) while scanning, this will prolong the process:
Step 2: Recover data.
Once the process is complete, select the folders/files you wish to restore and simply click "Recover". Note that some free space on your storage drive is necessary to restore data:
Create data backups:
Proper file management and creating backups is essential for data security. Therefore, always be very careful and think ahead.
Partition management: We recommend that you store your data in multiple partitions and avoid storing important files within the partition that contains the entire operating system. If you fall into a situation whereby you cannot boot the system and are forced to format the disk on which the operating system is installed (in most cases, this is where malware infections hide), you will lose all data stored within that drive. This is the advantage of having multiple partitions: if you have the entire storage device assigned to a single partition, you will be forced to delete everything, however, creating multiple partitions and allocating the data properly allows you to prevent such problems. You can easily format a single partition without affecting the others - therefore, one will be cleaned and the others will remain untouched, and your data will be saved. Managing partitions is quite simple and you can find all the necessary information on Microsoft's documentation web page.
Data backups: One of the most reliable backup methods is to use an external storage device and keep it unplugged. Copy your data to an external hard drive, flash (thumb) drive, SSD, HDD, or any other storage device, unplug it and store it in a dry place away from the sun and extreme temperatures. This method is, however, quite inefficient, since data backups and updates need to be made regularly. You can also use a cloud service or remote server. Here, an internet connection is required and there is always the chance of a security breach, although it's a really rare occasion.
We recommend using Microsoft OneDrive for backing up your files. OneDrive lets you store your personal files and data in the cloud, sync files across computers and mobile devices, allowing you to access and edit your files from all of your Windows devices. OneDrive lets you save, share and preview files, access download history, move, delete, and rename files, as well as create new folders, and much more.
You can back up your most important folders and files on your PC (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders). Some of OneDrive’s more notable features include file versioning, which keeps older versions of files for up to 30 days. OneDrive features a recycling bin in which all of your deleted files are stored for a limited time. Deleted files are not counted as part of the user’s allocation.
The service is built using HTML5 technologies and allows you to upload files up to 300 MB via drag and drop into the web browser or up to 10 GB via the OneDrive desktop application. With OneDrive, you can download entire folders as a single ZIP file with up to 10,000 files, although it can’t exceed 15 GB per single download.
OneDrive comes with 5 GB of free storage out of the box, with an additional 100 GB, 1 TB, and 6 TB storage options available for a subscription-based fee. You can get one of these storage plans by either purchasing additional storage separately or with Office 365 subscription.
Creating a data backup:
The backup process is the same for all file types and folders. Here’s how you can back up your files using Microsoft OneDrive
Step 1: Choose the files/folders you want to backup.
Click the OneDrive cloud icon to open the OneDrive menu. While in this menu, you can customize your file backup settings.
Click Help & Settings and then select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Go to the Backup tab and click Manage backup.
In this menu, you can choose to backup the Desktop and all of the files on it, and Documents and Pictures folders, again, with all of the files in them. Click Start backup.
Now, when you add a file or folder in the Desktop and Documents and Pictures folders, they will be automatically backed up on OneDrive.
To add folders and files, not in the locations shown above, you have to add them manually.
Open File Explorer and navigate to the location of the folder/file you want to backup. Select the item, right-click it, and click Copy.
Then, navigate to OneDrive, right-click anywhere in the window and click Paste. Alternatively, you can just drag and drop a file into OneDrive. OneDrive will automatically create a backup of the folder/file.
All of the files added to the OneDrive folder are backed up in the cloud automatically. The green circle with the checkmark in it indicates that the file is available both locally and on OneDrive and that the file version is the same on both. The blue cloud icon indicates that the file has not been synced and is available only on OneDrive. The sync icon indicates that the file is currently syncing.
To access files only located on OneDrive online, go to the Help & Settings drop-down menu and select View online.
Step 2: Restore corrupted files.
OneDrive makes sure that the files stay in sync, so the version of the file on the computer is the same version on the cloud. However, if ransomware has encrypted your files, you can take advantage of OneDrive’s Version history feature that will allow you to restore the file versions prior to encryption.
Microsoft 365 has a ransomware detection feature that notifies you when your OneDrive files have been attacked and guide you through the process of restoring your files. It must be noted, however, that if you don’t have a paid Microsoft 365 subscription, you only get one detection and file recovery for free.
If your OneDrive files get deleted, corrupted, or infected by malware, you can restore your entire OneDrive to a previous state. Here’s how you can restore your entire OneDrive:
1. If you're signed in with a personal account, click the Settings cog at the top of the page. Then, click Options and select Restore your OneDrive.
If you're signed in with a work or school account, click the Settings cog at the top of the page. Then, click Restore your OneDrive.
2. On the Restore your OneDrive page, select a date from the drop-down list. Note that if you're restoring your files after automatic ransomware detection, a restore date will be selected for you.
3. After configuring all of the file restoration options, click Restore to undo all the activities you selected.
The best way to avoid damage from ransomware infections is to maintain regular up-to-date backups.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How was my computer hacked and how did hackers encrypt my files?
Cybercriminals distribute ransomware via malicious emails, drive-by downloads, installers for cracked software (or software cracking tools), and in some other ways. They succeed when users execute malware by themselves.
How to open ".CONTI" files?
CONTI ransomware has encrypted your files. It is not possible to open them until they are decrypted.
Where should I look for free decryption tools for CONTI ransomware?
In case of a ransomware attack you should check the No More Ransom project website (more information above).
I can pay you a lot of money, can you decrypt files for me?
We do not provide a decryption service and strongly recommend not to pay third parties for data decryption. They could either act as a man-in-the-middle or simply scam you. In most cases, encrypted files cannot be decrypted without the interference of the attackers (without their decryption tools).
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove CONTI ransomware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can eliminate ransomware. Removing ransomware prevents it from causing more damage. Although it does not make files accessible - antivirus programs cannot decrypt encrypted data.
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