Remove Djvus Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

How to Remove Djvus Ransomware?

Djvus Ransomware is a nasty cryptovirus. It sneaks into your device and corrupts your entire system. The virus spreads its roots throughout your entire OS. It alters settings, modifies the Registry, corrupts essential files and starts malicious processes. It gets your device under control and starts its operations. This virus targets your data. It detects the user-generated files (pictures, music, databases, archives, documents, etc.) and locks them. The ransomware adds one of the following extensions at the end of each corrupted file: “.djvuu,” “.djvuq,” “.djvus” or “.Uudjvu.” Thus, if you have a file named “example.txt,” the virus will rename it to “example.txt.djvus.” You can still see the icons of your files, but you cannot view or edit them. There is nothing you can do to open the corrupted files. The ransomware uses strong encryption algorithms to get your files under lock and key. To restore your access, Djvus virus urges you to contact the threat actors. The virus displays a ransom note which promises a discount if you contact the hackers within 72 hours. Do not swing into action, though. Take a minute to consider the situation. You are dealing with cybercriminals. These people hacked your device. You cannot expect them to play fair. These criminals are notorious for giving false promises and double-crossing their victims. Consider discarding your data. If you have data backups, you can use them to restore your files. Of course, before you attempt any fire-recovering operations, make sure that the ransomware is completely removed!

How did I get infected with?

Djvus Ransomware does not target individual users. The virus relies on spam emails to reach a broad spectrum of potential victims. The key word here is “potential.” This virus infects your system only if you give into naivety. No anti-virus app can protect your PC if you act that recklessly. Learn your lesson. Your caution can prevent such infections. Enforce a strong security policy. Don’t visit shady websites. Download software and updates from reputable sources only. And, of course, don’t interact with unexpected messages. When you receive such an email, take a minute to verify the sender. If the message is supposed to be from an organization, your bank, for example, go to their official website. Compare the email addresses listed there to the questionable one. If they don’t match, delete the pretender. You can also enter the suspicious email address into a search engine. If it was used for shady business, someone might have complained. Also, remember that the viruses are usually hidden behind corrupted attachments, apps, and links. Do not follow shady hyperlinks. Be vigilant and doubting. Always take your time to do your due diligence!

Why is Djvus dangerous?

Djvus Ransomware is a nasty virus. It slithers into your system and destroys your data. The parasite also prevents you from accumulating new files. It locks everything you save. The virus lurks in the background and causes trouble. This nasty parasite wants you to contact unknown criminals. Do not follow its instructions. Don’t get in touch with these criminals. The crooks know how to manipulate people. They want your money, but they may also steal sensitive information. Practice shows that these criminals lure their victims into revealing login credentials, as well as personal and financial information. Do not be naive. You are dealing with dangerous people. Don’t play games with them. You cannot win. You may manage to dodge one trap, but by doing so, fall into another. Don’t waste your time. Your best and only course of actions is the immediate removal of Djvus Virus.

Djvus Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover Djvus 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 Djvus 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 Djvus 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.