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-(已锁定) Virus File (DVPN Ransomware) – How to Remove

-(已锁定) file extension is placed on all of your files? -(已锁定) Virus File is also known as DVPN ransomware which locks files on a computer and demands money to be paid as a ransom for unlocking them.

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DVPN Ransomware (-(已锁定) Virus File)

DVPN or otherwise known as -(已锁定) Virus File is a ransomware type virus. It encrypts files by appending the -(已锁定) extension to them, making them inaccessible. All encrypted files will receive the new extension as a secondary one. The DVPN ransomware drops a ransom note, which gives instructions to victims on how they can allegedly restore their data by paying a ransom fee.

DVPN Ransomware Virus

DVPN Ransomware will encrypt all types of files such as audio, video, pictures, backups, banking data and other personal user files found on a compromised computer system.

Threat Summary

Name -(已锁定) Virus
File Extension -(已锁定)
Type Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.
Symptoms The DVPN ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the -(已锁定) extension to them, along with a unique identification number placing the new -(已锁定) extension as a secondary.
Ransom Demanding Note (文件锁定说明).txt
Distribution Method Spam Emails, Email Attachments
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-(已锁定) Virus File – How Did It Infect My PC and What Happened?

-(已锁定) Virus File might spread its infection via a payload dropper, which initiates the malicious script for this ransomware. The virus might also distribute its payload file on social media and file-sharing services. Freeware which is found on the Web can be presented as helpful also be hiding the malicious script for the cryptovirus. Read the tips for ransomware prevention from our forum.

The ransomware encrypts your files and shows ransomware instructions inside a ransom note that is called (文件锁定说明).txt as showcased in the picture below:

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The note states the following:

用户标识: q61+XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
——————————————————–
尊敬的用户您好,您的所有重要数据均已成功锁定。
若您对文件安全有任何疑问,请通过电子邮件联系解锁服务专员。
联系邮箱:jiesuofuwu@gmail.com
提示:由于该邮箱采用自动回复,且回复的文字都相同,回复的邮件容易被收件方的邮箱服务器误判为垃圾邮件,若用户在2小时内未在邮件客户端的“收件箱”内收到回复的邮件,请在“垃圾箱/垃圾邮件”中查找。
需要强调的是:
1)切勿修改文件后缀名“-(已锁定)”:在文件解锁时,文件解锁程序依靠特征文件名“-(已锁定)”识别被锁定的文件,然后对已锁定的文件进行解锁。若某文件名带有“-(已锁定)”这串字符,说明该文件已经被锁定了。若您擅自修改文件名,删除了这串字符串,该文件将不会经过解锁处理流程。最终后果是:在文件解锁流程全部完成之后,该文件仍然处于被锁定的状态。
2)切勿对锁定后的文件再次进行编辑/修改:文件的识别特征值与锁定前的原文件存在着一一对应的关系。对锁定后的文件再次进行编辑/修改将导致文件的识别特征值的改变。最终后果是:经过解锁流程处理后,该文件被恢复成了错误的文件。
3)切勿修改“(文件锁定说明)”中的用户标识码:用户标识码是还原你被锁定文件的唯一密钥,文件解锁程序根据锁定后的文件的数据与该唯一密钥计算出原文件的数据。对“用户标识”的修改将导致该唯一密钥的改变。最终后果是:经过解锁流程处理后,该文件被恢复成了错误的文件。
4)切勿使用任何第三方工具或自作聪明对文件进行解锁操作。因用户未使用我们的工具而造成文件的损坏/不可恢复,我们一概不负任何责任!

The ransomware note, roughly translated into English states the following:

User Identification: q61+XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
————————————————– ——
Dear user, all your important data has been successfully locked.
If you have any questions about the security of your files, please contact the unlock service specialist via email.
Contact Email: jiesuofuwu@gmail.com
Tip: Because the mailbox uses automatic replies, and the replies are the same, the reply message is easily misjudged as spam by the recipient’s mailbox server. If the user is not in the “Inbox” of the mail client within 2 hours When you receive a reply, look in the Trash / Spam.
What needs to be emphasized is:
1) Do not modify the file extension “-(locked)”: When the file is unlocked, the file unlocking program relies on the characteristic file name “-(locked)” to identify the locked file, and then unlock the locked file. If a file name has a string of “-(locked)”, it means that the file is locked. If you modify the file name without permission and delete the string, the file will not go through the unlocking process. The end result is that after the file unlocking process is complete, the file is still locked.
2) Do not edit / modify the locked file again: there is a one-to-one correspondence between the recognition characteristics of the file and the original file before the lock. Editing / modifying the locked file again will cause the recognition characteristic value of the file to change. The end result is: After the unlocking process, the file is restored to the wrong file.
3) Do not modify the user identification code in “(File Lock Description)”: The user identification code is the unique key to restore your locked file. The file unlocking program calculates the original based on the data of the locked file and the unique key. The data of the file. Modifications to the “User ID” will result in a change in the unique key. The end result is: After the unlocking process, the file is restored to the wrong file.
4) Do not use any third-party tools or do your own smart to unlock files. We do not take any responsibility for the damage / non-recoverable files caused by users not using our tools!

You should NOT under any circumstances pay any ransom sum.

The extortionists want you to pay a ransom for the alleged restoration of your files, same as with a lot of ransomware viruses. -(已锁定) Virus File ransomware could make entries in the Windows Registry to achieve persistence, and could launch or repress processes in a Windows system. All encrypted will receive the -(已锁定) extension alongside a random generated one. That extension will be placed as a secondary one to each file and look something like -(已锁定). Audio, video, image files as well as documents, backups and banking data can be encrypted by the ransomware.

The -(已锁定) Virus File could be set to erase all the Shadow Volume Copies from the Windows operating system with the help of the following command:

→vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /Quiet

If your computer device was infected with this ransomware and your files are locked, read on through to find out how you could potentially restore your files back to normal.

Remove -(已锁定) Virus File

If your computer got infected with the -(已锁定) Virus File, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as quickly as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided below.

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Step 1: Scan for -(已锁定) Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.


It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.


2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

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If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Step 2: Uninstall -(已锁定) Virus and related malware from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:


1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.
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2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.
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3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"
delete ransomware from windows step 3Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.


Step 3: Clean any registries, created by -(已锁定) Virus on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by -(已锁定) Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
delete ransomware virus registries step 1


2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.
delete ransomware virus registries step 2


3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.
delete ransomware virus registries step 3 Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove -(已锁定) Virus

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

1. Hold Windows Key + R.
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2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
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3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".
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Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.


4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
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5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
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Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by -(已锁定) Virus.

Method 1: Use STOP Decrypter by Emsisoft.

Not all variants of this ransomware can be decrypted for free, but we have added the decryptor used by researchers that is often updated with the variants which become eventually decrypted. You can try and decrypt your files using the instructions below, but if they do not work, then unfortunately your variant of the ransomware virus is not decryptable.

Follow the instructions below to use the Emsisoft decrypter and decrypt your files for free. You can download the Emsisoft decryption tool linked here and then follow the steps provided below:

1 Right-click on the decrypter and click on Run as Administrator as shown below:

stop ransomware decryptor step 1

2. Agree with the license terms:

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3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:

stop ransomware decryptor step 3

4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.

stop ransomware decryptor step 4

Note: Credit for the decryptor goes to Emsisoft researchers who have made the breakthrough with this virus.

Method 2: Use data recovery software

Ransomware infections and -(已锁定) Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.

1. Download the recommended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

Simply click on the link and on the website menus on the top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.


-(已锁定) Virus-FAQ

What is -(已锁定) Virus Ransomware?

-(已锁定) Virus is a ransomware infection - the malicious software that enters your computer silently and blocks either access to the computer itself or encrypt your files. 

Many ransomware viruses use sophisticated encryption algorithms to make your files inaccessible. The goal of ransomware infections is to demand that you pay a ransom payment to get access to your files back.

What Does -(已锁定) Virus Ransomware Do?

Ransomware in general is a malicious software that is designed to block access to your computer or files until a ransom is paid.

Ransomware viruses can also damage your system, corrupt data and delete files, resulting in the permanent loss of important files.

How Does -(已锁定) Virus Infect?

Via several ways.-(已锁定) Virus Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing emails, containing virus attachment. This attachment is usually masked as an important document, like an invoice, bank document or even a plane ticket and it looks very convincing to users.

Another way you may become a victim of -(已锁定) Virus is if you download a fake installer, crack or patch from a low reputation website or if you click on a virus link. Many users report getting a ransomware infection by downloading torrents.

How to Open .-(已锁定) Virus files?

You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the .-(已锁定) Virus files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted using a specific decryption key for the particular algorithm.

What to Do If a Decryptor Does Not Work?

Do not panic, and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .-(已锁定) Virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.

Can I Restore ".-(已锁定) Virus" Files?

Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .-(已锁定) Virus files. 

These methods are in no way 100% guaranteed that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.

How To Get Rid of -(已锁定) Virus Virus?

The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti-malware program.

It will scan for and locate -(已锁定) Virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .-(已锁定) Virus files.

Can I Report Ransomware to Authorities?

In case your computer got infected with a ransomware infection, you can report it to the local Police departments. It can help authorities worldwide track and determine the perpetrators behind the virus that has infected your computer.

Below, we have prepared a list with government websites, where you can file a report in case you are a victim of a cybercrime:

Cyber-security authorities, responsible for handling ransomware attack reports in different regions all over the world:

Germany - Offizielles Portal der deutschen Polizei

United States - IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Centre

United Kingdom - Action Fraud Police

France - Ministère de l'Intérieur

Italy - Polizia Di Stato

Spain - Policía Nacional

Netherlands - Politie

Poland - Policja

Portugal - Polícia Judiciária

Greece - Cyber Crime Unit (Hellenic Police)

India - Mumbai Police - CyberCrime Investigation Cell

Australia - Australian High Tech Crime Center

Reports may be responded to in different timeframes, depending on your local authorities.

Can You Stop Ransomware from Encrypting Your Files?

Yes, you can prevent ransomware. The best way to do this is to ensure your computer system is updated with the latest security patches, use a reputable anti-malware program and firewall, backup your important files frequently, and avoid clicking on malicious links or downloading unknown files.

Can -(已锁定) Virus Ransomware Steal Your Data?

Yes, in most cases ransomware will steal your information. It is a form of malware that steals data from a user's computer, encrypts it, and then demands a ransom in order to decrypt it.

In many cases, the malware authors or attackers will threaten to delete the data or publish it online unless the ransom is paid.

Can Ransomware Infect WiFi?

Yes, ransomware can infect WiFi networks, as malicious actors can use it to gain control of the network, steal confidential data, and lock out users. If a ransomware attack is successful, it could lead to a loss of service and/or data, and in some cases, financial losses.

Should I Pay Ransomware?

No, you should not pay ransomware extortionists. Paying them only encourages criminals and does not guarantee that the files or data will be restored. The better approach is to have a secure backup of important data and be vigilant about security in the first place.

What Happens If I Don't Pay Ransom?

If you don't pay the ransom, the hackers may still have access to your computer, data, or files and may continue to threaten to expose or delete them, or even use them to commit cybercrimes. In some cases, they may even continue to demand additional ransom payments.

Can a Ransomware Attack Be Detected?

Yes, ransomware can be detected. Anti-malware software and other advanced security tools can detect ransomware and alert the user when it is present on a machine.

It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest security measures and to keep security software updated to ensure ransomware can be detected and prevented.

Do Ransomware Criminals Get Caught?

Yes, ransomware criminals do get caught. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, Interpol and others have been successful in tracking down and prosecuting ransomware criminals in the US and other countries. As ransomware threats continue to increase, so does the enforcement activity.

About the -(已锁定) Virus Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this -(已锁定) Virus how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific malware and restore your encrypted files.


How did we conduct the research on this ransomware?

Our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, and as such, we receive daily updates on the latest malware and ransomware definitions.

Furthermore, the research behind the -(已锁定) Virus ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.

To better understand the ransomware threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.


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