Remove NumberDot File Virus (AngryKite Ransomware)

How to Remove AngryKite Ransomware?

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

WARNING: SYSTEM MAY HAVE FOUND
anonymous encryption on your computer. You would not be able to access the files on your computer
Your System May have Found (2) Malicious Viruses Rootkit.Encypt & Trojan.Spyware
Your Personal & Fincancial information MAY NOT BE SAFE
Your system has encryption ransomware
which may permanently encrypt your data
Please call immediately to avoid further damage
Toll free 1-855-545-6800
Your UID
17347841

No, the name AngryKite doesn’t sound too intimidating. Hackers tend to be super creative when naming their ransomware infections. So far, we’ve come across Cerber, Locky, Thor and many more file-encrypting viruses. The AngryKite ransomware is just the latest member of this malicious family.  It is just as dangerous as all other ransomware infections, though. You see, there is a reason why this is the most dreaded type of virus. Not only is ransomware aggressive and harmful but it’s also sneaky. Unlike Trojan horses (another major threat), these programs target your private files. How does the scheme work? It’s quite simple, actually. The AngryKite Ransomware gets installed in silence. It gets activated almost immediately and performs a scan of your device. By doing so, the virus successfully locates all your files. We’re talking pictures, music files, documents, videos, presentations, etc. Nothing is safe once the ransomware lands on board. Do you keep backups of your private data? You should. In the future, make sure you always have copies of your most valuable files. Ransomware is probably the most problematic program that’s roaming the Web. Hence, if you protect your files, this parasite can’t cause you damage. The AngryKite Ransomware locks your information. It uses a complicated algorithm and renames your data. That’s how you know the parasite has finished the encryption process. You will notice a random combination of numbers and letters instead of the files’ original names. That whole thing ends with the .NumberDot file extension. Unfortunately, that is a crystal clear sign you won’t be able to use your data anymore. Ransomware holds your precious files hostage. If you thought that was bad, wait till you hear the rest of it. After locking your files, the AngryKite virus displays ransom notes. According to its pop-ups, your device is infested with malware. Partially, that’s true. You do have a vicious infection on your PC. However, it’s the ransomware you should be worried about. AngryKite Ransomware warns you about numerous non-existing, fictional malicious programs. As you could imagine, that’s part of the scam. You’re supposed to call a “toll-free” number in order to free your files. You’re dealing with a nasty PC virus, though. Nothing about it is toll-free. Ransomware is a clever attempt for a fraud so you can’t afford to trust its fake messages and bogus pop-ups. Hackers want you to contact them just so they could steal your money. Keep your Bitcoins and uninstall the parasite.

How did I get infected with?

There are many plausible explanations for this program’s presence. Obviously, none of them involves your active co-operation. Not many people would download such a destructive infection on purpose, right? Ransomware relies on your haste online. For example, AngryKite Ransomware might have been attached to a spam email or message. Despite being one of the oldest infiltration methods, this tactic is still very effective. What you have to do is delete such unreliable messages/emails instead of clicking them open. Hackers could send viruses straight to your inbox. Unless you pay attention beforehand, you might compromise your machine in the blink of an eye. Ransomware often pretends to be sent from a shipping company. Or, it may be presented as a perfectly safe job application. Restrain yourself from opening such emails and be careful. Other tricks involve fake torrents, program bundles or exploit kits. Malware travels the Web using stealth and deceit. To protect your computer system from intruders, always watch out for infections. It would take you a couple of minutes to prevent virus infiltration. Having to uninstall malware, on the other hand, would take much more.

Why is AngryKite dangerous?

This program is aiming at your back account. It lies to your face and attempts to trick you into paying a ransom. On theory, you will receive a decryption key which will free your files. On practice, paying guarantees you nothing. You’d be making a deal with cyber criminals and, to put it mildly, those aren’t the right people to negotiate with. Crooks develop ransomware infections just to blackmail gullible PC users. You should forget about the decryptor promised right away. Don’t even consider dialing the number provided and keep your money. If anything, paying would worsen your already bad situation. Do not fall straight into hackers’ aggravating trap. Instead, take measures and get rid of the virus. To do so manually, please follow our detailed removal guide. You will find it down below.

AngryKite Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover AngryKite 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 AngryKite 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 AngryKite 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.