How to Remove .b0C File Ransomware Virus

How to Remove b0C File Extension Ransomware?

Readers recently started to report the following message being displayed when they boot their computer:

Your computer has been encrypted

The hard disks of your computer have been encrypted with an military grade encryption
algorithm. It’s impossible to recover your data without an special key. This page will help
you with the purchase of this key and the complete decryption of your computer.

The price will be doubled in:

…days …hours …minutes …seconds

Ransomware is an incomparable type of virus. Perhaps that is why it’s the most popular kind of malware currently out there. Hackers are aiming for profit and ransomware guarantees profit. That means we’ll keep on coming across such devious infections. For example, the X-File Ransomware which is on your computer right now. You’ve been infected with this program’s latest version. It is just as problematic as all the other ransomware viruses so you’re in for trouble. The sooner you uninstall the intruder, the better. This is an aggressive file-encrypting virus. It adds the b0c.x or .b0c extension to your private files. And yes, it locks them. Ransomware is considered to be the worst kind of parasite online for a reason. Once it gets installed, this program thoroughly scans your machine. It successfully locates all your files that way. As you could imagine, this is the first step to ransomware’s main trick. This program uses a strong encrypting algorithm to lock the data it finds. How can you tell whether your files have been modified? By looking at the file extensions. If your information has been renamed and now has a bizarre appendix, there you go. The ransomware has already managed to lock it. You might have a chance to stop the encryption process if you notice it on time. The thing is, there are little to no signs that your files are being locked. Pay attention to your PC speed, though. During encryption, the computer becomes significantly sluggish. Keep it mind that might be a telltale sign of a ransomware virus. As mentioned already, this program renames your files. It messes with their format and makes your data unreadable. You see, your device won’t be able to recognize the brand new format so you won’t be able to use your files. Simple as that. It goes without saying how much damage this trickery could cause you. All shenanigans happen completely behind your back. Just think about it. Your important, personal files get locked all of a sudden. They are renamed and turned into useless gibberish. In addition to that, hackers use your confusion and anxiety to demand money. We’ve reached the sole reason why ransomware exists. This type of infection is nothing but a clever way for crooks to blackmail you. What you must remember is that you’re stuck with a dangerous file-encrypting virus. Instead of letting its developers scam you, you must take action.

How did I get infected with?

Despite being destructive, ransomware is just another PC program. It needs your permission to get installed before it could start wreaking havoc. However, you probably don’t remember agreeing to install a cyber infection. That is because ransomware applies some sneaky, secretive techniques. For instance, spam messages and email-attachments. The virus simply gets sent to your inbox. It pretends to be some perfectly harmless and even useful email. If you open it, though, you’ll automatically compromise your machine. That’s how it works. Infections get your permission without you even knowing it. What’s worse than having your computer infected? Having your PC infected while having no idea about it. Next time you stumble across some unreliable email from an unknown sender, be careful. Instead of opening it and eventually letting loose a virus, delete the email/message. Save yourself the hassle and put your safety/privacy first. Other tricks involve exploit kits, fake program updates, malicious torrents. Also, ransomware might get spread with some help from Trojan horses. Check out your PC for more infections as this program could be having company. Last but not least, stay away from illegitimate websites and freeware/shareware bundles. Those may turn out to be malicious as well.

Why is b0C File Extension dangerous?

Ransomware encrypts all your files. Music, photos, videos, documents, etc. Consider them all inaccessible and unusable now that the virus is present. We would recommend having backups of your data in the future. This way, you protect yourself from the great damage ransomware could bring along. As mentioned already, the parasite denies you access to your information. It relies on the fact you will eventually follow hackers’ instructions. Don’t ever consider it. According to the ransom notes, crooks will provide a decryptor in exchange for your Bitcoins. Are hackers really the kind of people to make negotiations with? Don’t be gullible. Their one goal is to trick you into giving your money away. This decryption key was never part of the bargain because hackers will ignore you once you pay. To prevent getting involved in this nasty fraud, tackle the parasite now. Please follow our detailed manual removal guide down below.

b0C File Extension Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover b0C File Extension Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with b0C File Extension encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate b0C File Extension encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.