Ferosas ransomware is a dangerous threat, also a part of the outrageous Divu ransomware. Its extension is designed for encrypted data, with a message named ‘_readme.txt’ and shared the conditions you need to follow to get the decryption key.
This ransomware is designed for beneficial aspirations only. You should not take the scammers word in serious as they might take your money but never send you the decryption tool.
To detect whether your device has been infected with malware, you should install a renown anti-malware program like Reimage. Various techniques can help you and let you restore your files. Keep reading to find out which they are.
After removing the ransomware, ensure your files and documents are safe at all times. Use portable USB drivers or Dropbox or iCloud to keep your data untouchable.
Also, another fact you need to know about Ferosas is that it might use a tricky method to access your computer systems, such as email spam and malicious attachments, hyperlinks or ads, and such sources.
How to remove the Ferosas ransomware
Ferosas only appears on Windows-powered computers, but the only steps you can take is rebooting your device to Safe Mode with Networking or enabling the System Restore option to disable the ransomware’s activities.
What you can do is to run a full system scan with software such as Reimage, identify the malware-infested objects and automatically annihilate them.
Remove Ferosas using Safe Mode with Networking
- Reboot your PC to Safe Mode with Networking
- Delete FerosasLog into the infected account and open the browser
- Download Reimage or other such anti-spyware
- Update it and do a full system scan
- Remove all the malicious files that came with the ransomware
- Complete the ransomware removal
Guides for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Go to Start, select Shutdown, then Restart, and OK
- When your PC restarts, start tapping on F8 until the Advanced Boot Options appears
- Select Safe Mode with Networking
Guides for Windows 8, Windows 10
- Tap on the Power button at the Windows login screen
- Tap on Shift and hold
- Click Restart
- Go to Troubleshoot, then to Advanced options, Startup Settings and then Restart
- After the PC becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking
If the Ferosas ransomware is blocking your attempt to remove it with Safe Mode with Networking, try the below method instead.
Remove Ferosas using System Restore
To activate the System Restore option, follow the guide below.
Reboot your PC to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Guidelines for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Click on Start, then on Shutdown, on Restart, and OK
- As soon as your PC becomes active, press F8 numerous times until the Advanced Boot Options window appears
- Choose Command Prompt
Guide for Windows 10, Windows 8
- Press the Power button
- Press and hold Shift
- Select Restart
- Choose Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, Startup Settings and then Restart
- After the PC starts again, choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt from the Startup Settings option
Restore your system files and settings
1. After the Command Prompt window appears, enter CD restore and select Enter
- Type ‘rstrui.exe’ and click Enter
- A window will appear – click Next and choose your restore point (before the Ferosas infestation). After doing this, click Next
- Select Yes to start system restore
After you restore the system to a previous point, download, install, and then scan your PC with Reimage program to ensure that Ferosas annihilation is completed with success.
Recover your data
This third-party software can be used to restore some of your files that have been blocked by the ransomware.
- Download Data Recovery Pro
- Follow the guidelines of the Data Recovery Setup to install it
- Open it and scan your PC for data files encrypted by the thread
- Restore them
Also, Windows Previous Versions program can aid in recovering data files.
- Find an encrypted document and click right on it
- Choose Proprieties
- Select Previous versions
- Check every available copy of the document in Folder versions
- Select the option you want to have back and click Restore
There is no official Ferosas ransomware decryptor on the market yet, but you should always keep your PC protected. To do this, use a renown anti-spyware program such as Reimage, Malwarebytes, or Plumbytes Anti-Malware.
Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post. In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.