Jope virus is a ransomware infection that belongs to the STOP Ransomware family of cryptoviruses. It’s main goal is to encrypt your files and ask you to pay ransom so that you can open and use them again. This video is a removal and file recovery guide for the .jope files virus from your computer.
Jope virus has locked your files? Read more about the Jope virus threat in this article and see how you can remove it completely and restore your data. Instructions for the removal of Jope virus are given below.
Jope Ransomware
Jope Ransomware is one of the most dangerous threats you can infect your computer with. As part of the STOP ransomware family, the virus is known to be corrupting computer machines by making files on them locked. As Jope Ransomware is a cryptovirus, it will lock your files. You should keep reading to see how to remove it and what options you might have for file restoration.
Jope Virus
Jope virus is a virus with a tough encryption to crack. The algorithm locks the files on a computer system, and displays an extortion message adterward. Jope virus is also known as .Jope file virus and its an iteration of the STOP ransomware. Encrypted files will have the .Jope extension placed at the back of their names as an extemsion, after they are encrypted. The extension is added as a secondary one. The Jope variant leaves a ransom message, giving instructions to people on how to potentially recover files with payment.
.jope File Extension
The STOP cryptovirus authors ask for a big ransom sum in exchange for the alleged restoration of your files. .jope virus file ransomware might make entries in the Windows Registry to achieve persistence, and could modify Windows data. Every file that gets locked will receive the .jope extension and a custome encryption. Documents, banking files as well as backups, audio and visual files will become encrypted with the extension making the Windows OS believing that a .jope file exists.
Threat Summary
| Name | Jope |
| File Extension | .jope |
| 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 ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the extension .Jope to them making them inaccessible. Ransom fee demanded. |
| Ransom Demanding Note | _readme.txt |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments |
| Detection Tool |
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| Data Recovery Tool | Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive. |
Jope Ransomware – More Information
Jope Files Virus could spread its infection via different methodologies. There could be a malware sample uploaded to a malware inspection service. Cryptoviruses like this one could spread among torrenting websites and platforms for file sharing. Free applications and tools found on the Web can be described as helpful but hide a malicious script for this STOP ransomware variant.
As a new version of STOP ransomware which is one of the most aggressive threats nowadays, the Jope virus is an infection that affects system files to infect a computer and try to stick to it even after a reinstallation of the OS.
.jope files virus will encrypt your files and then display a message with instructions in a file placed within folders containing enciphered files. The authors of the cryptovirus want you to pay a ransom fee for the restoration of your files as written inside the message. The Jope virus is deduced to be the latest variant of the STOP ransomware family. As such it is next to impossible to decrypt files if the data is locked with an ONLINE key, i.e. the key is stored outside your computer machine. Jope files ransomware could make entries in the Windows Registry for persistence, and could change Windows processes.
When encryption is complete the .jope Files virus will place a ransom note along files across your computer machine. You can see the contents in the _readme.txt file.
The ransom note inside the text file, states the following:
ATTENTION!
Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
datarestorehelp@firemail.ccReserve e-mail address to contact us:
datahelp@iran.irYour personal ID:
You shouldn’t under any circumstances pay the ransom. Your .Jope files may not get recovered, and nobody could give you a guarantee that the decryptor will work.
The cybercriminals have designed the ransomware to encrypt files and add the .jope extension to them. All file types such as documents, archives, backups, picture, video and audio files among others can be encrypted by the Jope virus variant.
The ransomware 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 is infected with the ransomware and your files are locked, read down below to find out how you could potentially restore your files back to normal. Note that if your files are locked with the ONLINE key, as most newer variants, there is no known to decrypt the files. That should not discourage you to try because most variants of the ransomware are decryptable.
Remove Jope File Virus
If your Computer got infected with the .jope File Virus, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as fast as possible before it can have the opportunity to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided right down here.
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About the Jope Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Jope 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 Jope 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.
References
1. How to Recognize Spam Emails with Ransomware
2. How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?
3. How to Decrypt Ransomware Files
4. Ransomware Getting Greedier and Bigger, Attacks Increase by 40%
5. 1 in 5 Americans Victim of Ransomware
How to Remove Jope from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Jope
1. Hold Windows Key + R.
2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".
4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
Step 2: Uninstall Jope and related software 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.
2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.
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"
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Jope 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 Jope there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.
3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.
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.
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: Scan for Jope with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.
2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.
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.
Video Guide for Automatic and Fast Removal
Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Jope.
Ransomware infections and Jope 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.
Step 6: How to Restore Files Encrypted by Ransomware (Video Guide)
Get rid of Jope from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Jope and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:
3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Jope:
4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.
5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Jope. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash
”.
6. Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference.
Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Jope. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.
7. Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Jope via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:
2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:
3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Jope. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 3 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Jope.
Ransomware infections and Jope 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 top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.
Jope FAQ
What is Jope ransomware and how does it work?
Jope 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 algorithm how 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.
How does Jope ransomware infect my computer?
Via several ways.Jope Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing e-mails, 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.
After you download and execute this attachment, a drive-by download occurs and your computer is infected with the ransomware virus.
Another way, you may become a victim of Jope 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 .Jope files?
You can't. At this point the .Jope files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted.
Decryptor did not decrypt my data. What now?
Do not panic and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .Jope files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.
One way to restore files, encrypted by Jope ransomware is to use a decryptor for it. But since it's a new virus, advised that the decryption keys for it may not be out yet and available to the public. We will update this article and keep you posted as soon as this decryptor is released.
How Do I restore ".Jope" files (Other Methods)?
Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .Jope files.
These methods are in no way 100% guarantee that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.
How do I get rid of Jope ransomware virus?
The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti malware software. It will scan for and locate Jope ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .Jope files.
Also, keep in mind that viruses like Jope ransomware also install Trojans and keyloggers that can steal your passwords and accounts. Scanning your computer with an anti-malware software will make sure that all of these virus components are removed and your computer is protected in the future.
What to Do If nothing works?
There is still a lot you can do. If none of the above methods seem to work for you, then try these methods:
- Try to find a safe computer from where you can can login on your own line accounts like One Drive, iDrive, Google Drive and so on.
- Try to contact your friends, relatives and other people so that they can check if they have some of your important photos or documents just in case you sent them.
- Also, check if some of the files that were encrypted it can be re-downloaded from the web.
- Another clever way to get back some of your files is to find another old computer, a flash drive or even a CD or a DVD where you may have saved your older documents. You might be surprised what will turn up.
- You can also go to your email account to check if you can send any attachments to other people. Usually what is sent the email is saved on your account and you can re-download it. But most importantly, make sure that this is done from a safe computer and make sure to remove the virus first.
More tips you can find on our forums, where you can also asks any questions about your ransomware problem.
How to 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.
Hey, thanks i remove the virus, but how do I get .jope files to work? Can changing extension work?
Hello. Try to use Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Jope.
Make sure to also backup all the .jope files. Also be sure to see the decryption article for all the STOP Ransomware viruses. Once a decryption is available, which usually takes a week or two, the steps there will work and you can get your files working for free. Here is the article: sensorstechforum.com/decrypt-files-stop-ransomware/
I have removed the Jope virus, luckily have not important files locked. Thanks for the information
hello. I have removed the virus by all means and then shift my windows back to a restore point I created 2 months ago. Now, my files are encrypted with .jope extension and I am unable to decrypt them because of online id used in that ransome attack. could you please guide me how to get out of this and to decrypt my files?
Thanks
Hey, thanks i remove the virus, but how do I get .jope files to work? Can changing extension work?
Personal ID : ZqNl6PVZ0H3FSIndCeWDSSPXQ1rGE9FBhTkLFfQo