Remove Braincrypt File Ransomware and Restore Files

How to Remove Braincrypt Ransomware?

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

Good morning, your files have been scrambled by trojan.
To decrypt, you must turn on the email: headlessbuild@india.com
With request about decrypting files.
You need to send in the email-message with your personal ID: {Personal ID}
Faster write to us and we will save your data un another case they may be lost forever. Time 2 days

The Braincrypt Ransomware is a dangerous file-encrypting virus. It was developed with the Go programming language and it will cause you a headache. For starters, this is ransomware. The most dreaded, aggressive and virulent thing online. There is a reason why all PC users cringe at the mention of its name. Numerous reasons, actually. File-encrypting infections follow one simple but very effective scheme. The Braincrypt Ransomware is no exception. Its shenanigans begin as soon as the computer gets compromised. This programs firstly scans your device and locates the private files stored there. Unfortunately, ransomware always finds what it’s looking for. That includes your favorite photos, music, MS Office documents, videos. When it comes to encrypting data, ransomware doesn’t discriminate. Braincrypt successfully locks all the information on your machine. It goes without saying such a trick will indeed cause you harm. The only way to protect your precious data is by keeping backup copies. Ransomware is aiming at your files. Therefore, protect them and the most vicious parasite becomes powerless. Braincrypt uses a strong encrypting algorithm and modifies your data. It also creates the .braincrypt extension. If you see this appendix added to your files, they are locked. For instance, GottaHateRansomware.mp3 is renamed to GottaHateRansomware.mp3.braincrypt. Your pictures and other files have been turned into unreadable, unusable gibberish. That means your computer isn’t able to recognize their brand new format. Ransomware messes with it and holds your information hostage. The virus also drops !!! HOW TO DECRYPT FILES !!!.txt files on your desktop. You will also find these files in all folders that contain encrypted data. Hackers’ goal is to force their ransom messages on you as much as possible. Why? The more often you see their instructions, the more likely it is that you will eventually comply. According to crooks’ ransom notes, you must make a payment and receive a decryption key. According to every researcher, though, paying the money would be a huge mistake. Think about it. Does it sound like a great idea to negotiate with cyber criminals? Braincrypt Ransomware was created solely to scam you and trick you into paying. The very last thing you should do is follow hackers’ instructions. Don’t let them blackmail you.

How did I get infected with?

Have you recently clicked open some suspicious email? There you go. This is the easiest explanation as well as the most popular technique out there. It’s also the oldest infiltration method. As you can tell, though, spam messages and emails are still super efficient. Ransomware pretends to be something perfectly harmless. An email from a shipping company or a job application, for example. You should know better than to open such questionable emails. Delete what you don’t trust. Prevention is a lot less troublesome than having to delete infections. The Web is filled with ransomware, Trojan horses, hijackers and other pests. Do not underestimate any of them and be careful. Save yourself the hassle. Ransomware also gets distributed via exploit kits, corrupted freeware bundles, fake program updates, malicious torrents, etc. There are quite a lot of infiltration tactics so it is in your best interest to always keep an eye out for malware. Hackers are impressively creative when it comes to spreading infections online. Stay away from illegitimate websites/third-party pop-ups as well. Last but not least, the virus could have used the help of a Trojan horse. Check out your machine for more parasites.

Why is Braincrypt dangerous?

This virus is shamelessly trying to steal your money. To achieve that, Braincrypt encrypts your personal files. It’s all part of hackers’ aggravating attempt for a cyber fraud. They are relying on your despair and panic. Hence, your anxiety could cost you a hefty sum of money. The sum demanded usually varies between 0.5 and 1.5 Bitcoins. That equals approximately 461 and 1388 USD. In exchange for your Bitcoins, you’re supposed to receive a decryptor. The problem is that hackers aren’t the most reliable people out there. They don’t have a single reason to free your information as they are only focused on gaining profit. Crooks even provide two email addresses so you could contact them and make the payment. Stay away from the dubious braincrypt@india.com and headlessbuild@india.com. Using those could cause you nothing but trouble. To delete the virus manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

Braincrypt Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover Braincrypt 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 Braincrypt 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 Braincrypt 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.